Make no mistake, it's a wild time in the car market. With the average waiting time for a new model now at 16 weeks (or even longer for some brands including Toyota), we're also seeing used cars that are selling for thousands more than they cost new.
So if you're looking for a new set of wheels (or want to get the best price for the car you already have), it's important to be armed with the correct information. Kathryn Fisk from Which Car answers your questions.
Why are no new cars available?
"Since the COVID pandemic began, there have been parts shortages, shipping problems and sickness and isolation issues affecting manufacturers' ability to keep their factories open," Kathryn explains.
The car industry has suffered more than most, with a lot of cars delayed or sold without certain features.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة September 19, 2022 من Woman’s Day Magazine NZ.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 8500 مجلة وصحيفة.
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