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July 19, 2021 6:56 PM
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SPOKANE, Wash. There’s a shortage in computer chips which is making it harder to produce new cars. This is increasing the demand for used cars, and prices are skyrocketing for anyone in the market to buy.
“There’s just less new cars, so there’s a greater demand for used cars,” said Nick Arrotta, the general manager at Northtown Auto Sales. “I think that it’s going to be like this for a little while. It’s not something that is going to be fixed overnight.”
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, used cars saw the largest spike in inflation nationwide, rising over 10% in June. More people are wanting to buy, but it’s harder for used dealers to keep their lots stocked with affordable vehicles.
Local car dealer chain looking to rebound from COVID-19
Posted at 1:04 AM, May 03, 2021
and last updated 2021-05-03 01:04:07-04
TOWN OF AMHERST, N.Y. (WKBW) â One of Western New York s biggest car dealers is now looking to expand its team.
Northtown Automotive is hiring, saying they have numerous positions open for people of varying skill sets.
Both full and part-time jobs are open.
You can find out more about the positions Northtown Automotive is looking to fill by clicking here.
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Fire at Mankato automotive shop ruled accidental
Fire breaks out at Mankato auto business By Gage Cureton | January 11, 2021 at 5:32 PM CST - Updated January 13 at 6:12 PM
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) A fire at a Mankato automotive shop has been ruled accidental.
Crews responded to a fire that destroyed a building at a Mankato auto business Monday.
Crews arrived on the scene shortly after 1 p.m. at Dean’s Northtown Auto at 1513. N. Riverfront Drive in Mankato.
Much of the building collapsed as crews worked to battle the blaze behind Northtown Auto’s main building.
Employees were able to get out of the building after a gas tank caught fire and explosions could be heard coming from the building.