What to Expect When Buying a New Car from Northtown CDJR This Year
If you’re planning to buy a new car this year, you can expect the buying process to be a bit different than in years past. Here at Northtown Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM FIAT, our new inventory selection is limited due to a series of factors currently affecting the automotive industry. As we move past last year's global pandemic and work to reestablish a healthy relationship with our customers in Amherst, NY, we invite you to discover three new things that will help you buy a new car in 2021.
Expectations for the 2021 Car-Buying Season
Like most of us in 2021, we're still learning how to cope and operate safely in public without raising any eyebrows. Now that the safety of our friends and family are beginning to show signs of improvement, there are a few lingering issues we'd like to address that are currently plaguing the automotive industry. If you're in the market for a new car in 2021, here are the top three things that we think you should know, including:
- Our new inventory is limited due to nationwide microchip shortages
- Be prepared to order your new vehicle in advance or seek alternative options in our CPO inventory
- Financial lenders are more inclined to extend your lease contract to help give you more time before you buy
Let's Address the Microchip Shortage
The recent nationwide shortage of microchips has had many unexpected implications that continue to affect the industry's ability to produce new "intelligent" features. According to an article by MSN's The Drive, "automakers find themselves competing against nearly every other market for a small slice of the semiconductor pie." That semiconductor pie – and its capability to power an entire fleet of new intelligent automobiles – is forcing automakers to halt production and even lay off workers.
Without a sufficient supply of microchips, new car-buyers will start to notice less intelligent features coming standard on most 2021 makes and models. Things like high-definition cameras, digital display screens, and voice-activated tech features might be limited as production is scarce due to the shortage of microchips.
Be Prepared to Order Your Next Vehicle in Advance
The benefit of shopping for new vehicles online is that you can now pre-order and buy new vehicles way in advance. Due to the recent microchip shortage and lack of new vehicles for sale in our inventory, we're recommending customers to be prepared to order their next car in advance. You can even click to custom order your favorite vehicle and have it delivered to your home in Kenmore, NY, if you can afford to wait. But if you can't, Northtown CDJR is happy to walk you through our reliable selection of certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicles for sale, giving you the best chance to get an affordable offer on our fleet of nearly new vehicles in Amherst, NY.
Lenders Are Graciously Accepting Lease Extension Offers
If you're currently leasing a new vehicle and your contract is about to expire, most lenders near Tonawanda, NY, are happy and willing to extend your lease contract. This gives you more time to plan out your end-of-lease options and determine your best options for financing a new car in 2021. Whether you wish to continue driving your lease or you want to buy something new, extending your current contract is a great way to score some extra time without any financial consequences.
Please Contact Us at Northtown CDJR
For more information, please call or contact us online at Northtown CDJR to learn more about what you can expect when buying a new car in 2021. We look forward to hearing from you!