Freeport businesses have teamed up to offer a community open-air market with food trucks and live music every month through November, weather permitting. Dubbed “Freeport Days,” the event offers a festival vibe showcasing the products and services of local businesses. To accommodate the festivities, the borough will close down a
A domino effect
The owner of Auto Warehouse Inc., John Lindberg, said overall business has been good, despite the pandemic. However, he acknowledged that they have fewer cars in their lots than usual, and it s been difficult to fill the lots. It s not impossible, but it s challenging, he said. We ve unfortunately, we pay more for cars and thus the consumer has to pay more for a car nowadays. I mean. COVID kind of put us in that situation and a situation that we can t avoid.
It s a situation initially sparked by the pandemic, which led to supply chain issues due to a microchip shortage.
A microchip shortage stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a domino effect at used car dealerships around Colorado, raising prices for those looking to buy. Dealers selling new cars have been struggling to keep up with demand as they continue to experience a lower than usual supply of cars in their lots. But that also is causing an impact on used car dealerships, with higher prices to sell. But that also means better trade-in values for.