If you’re in the market for a new car or looking for replacement auto parts in Perth, you might be on the waitlist for some time.
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, a shortage of semiconductor chips and other essential parts continues to hamper the automotive industry and buyers’ ability to get their cars back on the road.
In this article, we’ve broken down the key reasons why the supply of new cars and parts has slowed down and what your options are for sourcing much-needed replacement car parts in Perth.
What’s causing the shortage of cars and auto parts?
Building one car relies on multiple parties working together across the globe, namely raw material producers and processors, part suppliers, car manufacturers, and retailers.
With so many moving parts in the industry’s supply chain, both internal and external disruptions to supply can have a huge knock-on effect for car manufacturers.
From factory shutdowns and employee absences to shipping delays caused by COVID-19 containment measures, car and car part shortages are, for the most part, due to uncontrollable circumstances.
Delays have also partly been caused by automobile manufacturers failing to order enough essential parts, as consumer demand for cars has increased yet again in 2022, contrary to most market predictions.
Car companies are also being forced to compete with other industries like consumer electronics, with demand for TVs, smartphones, laptops, and other home appliances also increasing as more people began to isolate and work from home throughout the pandemic.
As a result, car owners around the world have reported waiting weeks and even months for their dream car to arrive, as well as for replacement parts like transmission control modules and tyres that many dealers and mechanic shops have on backorder.
What are my options for getting replacement car parts in Perth?
Until these supply chain issues are resolved and car companies are able to ramp up production again, your only option is to wait it out.
However, if you’re not opposed to the idea of buying salvaged auto parts, you could snap up something much more affordable and get back on the road quicker.
Never bought used car parts before? Our auto wreckers in Perth are here to help you find the parts you need. You can read our quick guide here on how to find quality used parts.
On the flip side, you could also make some easy cash by selling your old car for parts, as used cars and their parts are now a hot commodity due to reduced supply.
Get reliable second hand car parts from Advanced Auto Wreckers
Worried about being stranded without a working car for months? If you need urgent repairs and replacement parts for your car, you can find a great deal on second hand parts at Advanced Auto Wreckers.
All of our parts come with a 3-month warranty when professionally installed by one of our experienced mechanics. We’re also able to perform general repairs for most car makes and models.
Our wrecking yard in Maddington is open from Monday to Friday, from 8:00AM – 5:00PM. To find out if we have the parts you need, get in touch with one of our friendly team here.