Why is There an Inventory Shortage? (And Solutions for Drivers Who Need Vehicles!)

Apr 16, 2021

Cars for sale in Brookings

If you’ve driven past the Einspahr vehicle lot in the last year or, you’ve likely noticed more concrete than new and used vehicles.

And it isn’t just us. Many dealers across the country are in the same situation after COVID-19 halted production of new vehicles.

In this blog post, we’ll address why there continues to be a new and used vehicle inventory shortage, and how Einspahr Auto is getting creative in order to help car-shoppers find the right vehicle.

Why is There an Inventory Shortage?

Einspahr General Manager, Matt Einspahr, explains that there are a number of factors contributing to the current nationwide vehicle inventory shortage:

“The halt in new vehicle production at the beginning of the pandemic, the current vehicle computer chip shortage, and high consumer demand for vehicles all contribute to the lack of inventory.”

Despite the lack of inventory, the Einspahr staff isn’t sitting around twiddling their thumbs.

“We’re continuing to buy and sell vehicles every day at Einspahr Auto, but the process looks a little different than it has in the past. Many vehicles are purchased and sold before they even make it to our lot,” explains Einspahr.

So what does this mean for drivers in need of a vehicle? Einspahr has a few solutions.

How Einspahr is Helping Drivers Find Cars for Sale in Brookings

If you find yourself driving past the Einspahr lot or browsing our new and used inventory online and don’t see the vehicle you’re looking for, we have a few solutions for you.

Place a Direct Vehicle Order

The best way to guarantee getting the new Ford, Dodge, Jeep, or RAM you want is by placing a vehicle order through the manufacturer. Einspahr can place this order for you and will notify you immediately when the vehicle has arrived, which can be anywhere from 8-12 weeks.

We know waiting for a new vehicle to arrive isn’t everyone’s first choice, but keep in mind you’re getting exactly what you want, and aren’t limited by what we have on our lot. Plus, many brands have additional incentives available for those who place vehicle orders.

Contact Our Sales Consultants

If you’re searching for new or used cars for sale, we encourage you to reach out to our sales consultants. Just because we don’t have a particular vehicle on our lot or on our website doesn’t mean we can’t find it for you.

Vehicles are coming to our lot every day, and we’re offering top dollar for trade-ins to people even if they don’t buy from us. We may have what you’re looking for on its way to our dealership.

Our knowledgeable sales staff will help advise you whether it’s best to wait for the vehicle you want, or if it’s best to place an order.