Some models from these brands are imported from outside North America, though. So vehicle production at Mexican and Canadian factories could well shut down at some point if a strike drags on. Unfortunately that’s not the case, because automakers’ factories in North America, which includes Canada and Mexico, are all tied together, Thomas Goldsby, professor of supply chain management at the University of Tennessee wrote in an email.įactories in the US make components shipped to factories across US borders, he pointed out. You might think that models built in Mexico or Canada, where factories don’t employ UAW workers, will never be in short supply just because of a strike in the United States. The Ford Bronco Sport and Escape, the Chevrolet Equinox and full-size pickups are in good supply, she said in an email.īut, pickups, because of their wide variety of types and options, generally require a larger selection for customers to find just what they want on the lot, Ryan noted. “I would probably just pull the trigger sooner than later so that you don’t get caught in that potential gray zone three to four months from now, when they could start running lean if the factories are shut down.”īeyond Stellantis, there are still some specific models that are especially plentiful right now, noted Michelle Krebs, an analyst with AutoTrader. “If you’re looking at an American automaker, you’re already seeing that they’re offering low, they’re offering cash back on some stuff,” he sad. There will be a little time before the situation gets dire if the strike runs very long. If you’re more flexible in your choices, there’s no need to make a panic buy right now, though, said Ivan Drury, an industry analyst with. “The challenge for buying some of those is that, already, you would have to order or wait to get exactly what you wanted,” he said. Ryan said that’s especially true if you want something very specific. On the other hand, if you’re looking at a GMC, Chevy or Cadillac SUV or truck, there are already wait times for some of those models, he said. “They’ve got so much inventory, this might help them clear out some of that inventory,” Ryan said of Stellantis. GM has the tightest inventories of the three, while Stellantis - which makes Jeep, Dodge and Ram models, among others - has lots of vehicles on its dealer lots. There are differences even among these three companies, though. New vehicle inventories are leaner than they’ve been before past strikes, said Pat Ryan, CEO of the car shopping site CoPilot, which closely tracks dealership inventories. First of all, keep in mind that only General Motors, Ford and Stellantis face strikes by the United Auto Workers, So, if you’re thinking of buying a Toyota, Honda or Hyundai, any potential strike should make little difference to you.Īnd if you’re thinking of buying a Ford, Chevrolet or Jeep - brands that are manufactured by Ford, GM and Stellantis, respectively - but you’re not very particular about the color or specific options, you might still have time to shop around, even if a strike happens.Īutomakers are just recovering from manufacturing disruptions caused by Covid-related parts shortages. It depends on the vehicle you’re shopping for and on your own level of flexibility in that choice.
There’s no single answer to what a car shopper should do, though.
And, yes, experts say, there could be some serious downside for those shopping for certain models of cars, trucks or SUVs, at least in the longer term.
If you’re thinking about buying a new car, you might be warily watching news about a possible United Auto Workers strike.
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