The auto industry is struggling to repair cars due to a shortage of certain parts. Some vehicle owners are finding this out the hard way. Dealerships tell customers that certain parts are hard to find and are on backorder. You might drop your car, truck or SUV off at the dealership or local garage for repairs with no idea when they’ll get it back.
Global Automotive Industry Supply Chain Issues
Before the pandemic began, dealerships, online parts stores and local stores had car parts in stock. If the part you needed wasn’t there, they could usually have it for you that same day or so. The shortage isn’t just limited to one particular brand or type of car part, it’s affecting the car industry across the nation. Computer chip shortages are sidelining both repairs and new car production. The more popular a vehicle is, the harder it’s been to find the parts.
Where Are All the Car Parts?
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, car parts, from windshields to electronics, have been hard to come by. Materials are challenging to secure for manufacturing. Materials, parts and components are stuck sitting on cargo ships. When materials are available, production can’t keep up due to the heavy demand and shortage of employees. Covid infections cause yet another layer of delays because manufacturers, shippers and any part of the supply chain can shut down without notice.
What If I Can’t Wait on Backordered Car Parts?
Wrecked cars create a supply of used but still reliable car parts that still have life left in them. Depending on the make, model and year of the vehicle you drive, you may find used parts to fix your car, truck, van or SUV. You may be able to take advantage of a relatively unknown resource: Used Parts. Find quality used parts through several sources such as marketplace apps, Craigslist, swap shops, flea markets and salvage yards. Junkyards like Gardner Auto Parts offer used parts for Japanese and European vehicles. They sell parts that their salvage mechanics carefully removed, inspected, cleaned, and have ready for you or your mechanic to install.
Buy Quality Used Car Parts & Avoid Pandemic Shortages
At Gardner Auto Parts, we know how difficult the pandemic has been on everyone and we want to help you keep your imported or foreign car, truck, minivan or SUV on the road. As demand soars, causing shortages and substantial price increases, we try to keep our inventory stocked and our prices affordable. When you choose to buy our used car parts, you’ll avoid backorders, shortages and shipping delays.
Please visit our junkyard and auto parts shop if you live in the area. We sell our parts online or over the phone and for your convenience, we also ship most parts domestic and international. Our friendly staff is available by phone Monday through Friday at 954-972-9407. We always welcome walk-ins at our store located 2090 NW 21st Street in Pompano Beach, Florida, just south of Copans Road on the east side of the road.