Vehicle Shortage

• Looking to buy a car? Expect to pay more and spend months, even years waiting

  From tight supply to high prices, some would-be vehicle buyers in Canada are growing increasingly frustrated. A look at why finding a new vehicle in Canada seems so difficult.

  Consumer

  Aug 4, 2023
  
• ‘Greed has taken over’: Why forced financing has some consumers driving away from buying a vehicle

  After waiting months to find an electric vehicle, Vancouver residents Dan West and Bryan Balmer thought the search was finally over.  

  Consumer

  Nov 21, 2022
  
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• Lethbridge buyers possibly waiting up to 6 months for new vehicles

  Lethbridge Toyota general manager Tim Schipper says, depending on the vehicle's model, it may take up to six months for the car to arrive at a dealership.

  Consumer

  May 10, 2022
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• Looking to buy a new car? Wait times could stretch up to 2023, experts say

  Along with supply chain problems, one of the main reasons for the delay in vehicle deliveries is due to the global chip shortage.

  Consumer

  May 1, 2022
• Ongoing shortage of new and used vehicles drives prices up and options down

  The ongoing supply shortage of new and used vehicles for sale continues to cause a lot of roadblocks for buyers, including fewer options, long waits and higher prices.

  Consumer

  Apr 12, 2022
• New and used vehicle shortage hits Alberta, bringing long waits for buyers

  Alberta dealership Westlock Motors typically holds as many as 100 new vehicles. On Wednesday, it had just seven.

  Consumer

  Aug 5, 2021