How the UAW strikes could impact car shoppers
Historic as the UAW strikes may be, analysts say the actions are unlikely to impact car prices too much — for now. A new strike on parts distribution centers, however, could sting.
The United Auto Workers strike against three Detroit-based automakers is making history — but for car shoppers the impact may not amount to much, at least not yet.
Analysts say there is a risk that the strike could eventually push supplies down and prices up, but that would take a long time to materialize.
Parts shortages, on the other hand, could be felt much sooner and make repairs take longer for owners of certain vehicles.
Here's what you need to know about how the strikes are (and aren't) affecting drivers.
Stellantis and GM dealers may struggle to find parts
On Friday, the UAW announced a major shift in the strikes.
It expanded the strikes to 38 parts distribution centers for Stellantis and GM across 20 states – but not
