“They don’t have that much out here. They got used cars if you’re looking for used cars, but as far as the 2021’s, they’re going like hotcakes,” said Penny.
New and used cars in short supply due to pandemic
“Just finding used cars, if you don’t trade for them, it’s impossible to get them at auction,” said Campise. Author: Thanh Truong / Eyewitness News Published: 6:25 PM CDT May 13, 2021 Updated: 6:25 PM CDT May 13, 2021
METAIRIE, La. You can add new and used cars to the growing list of shortages during this pandemic. At Lakeside Toyota in Metairie, they’re not lacking in business. What is lacking is their normal level of cars.
On Thursday, there were about 110 new vehicles on the lot. Before the pandemic upended supply chains and global car production, that number used to be between 300 and 500. That’s leading to customers asking questions.