Just found out yesterday we are off all next week as well....geesh.
It is gonna be interesting to see how inventory recovers. Glad I am not looking to buy a new truck right now.
Just found out yesterday we are off all next week as well....geesh.
Nah, that C8 is a bad bitch.You guys will probably ban me for this,,, but my C8 Corvette has been delayed due to the chip shortage.
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Ford is considering a new plan to alleviate the buildup of unfinished vehicles sitting in lots across the country as a result of the global semiconductor chip shortage. According to Automotive News, Ford is currently debating a proposal to ship vehicles that are still missing the chips to dealerships, shifting the onus for installing the chips—once supplies are replenished—onto the dealers. Ford has been manufacturing vehicles without the semiconductors and storing them in lots in several states, only sending them to dealerships once fresh stock arrived. However, the lots are filling up and Ford needs to make room so it can keep its factories running.
Unfinished vehicles would only be sent to dealerships that opt into the plan, and service technicians at these locations would receive training for installing the chips, AN reported. The plan would also involve compensating dealers for just under an hour’s worth of labor per vehicle. It is not known whether the dealers would be accountable for the vehicles while they are parked in their lots awaiting the parts, or whether they would still be Ford’s responsibility.
Automotive News said it spoke to four people with knowledge of the plan who wished to remain anonymous. The publication also talked to dealerships, with some expressing apprehension over taking on the responsibility, and possible liability, of the unfinished cars, while others approved of the idea since the vehicles will help fill their barren lots.
In a statement to Car and Driver, a Ford spokesperson called the reports premature and said, “We are exploring a number of different options as we work to get our customers and dealers their new vehicles as quickly as possible.”
Im guessing the idea is to fill lots. Since the vehicle is not complete at the manufacturing plant will the dealership be able to make a build date tag?
No way any dealer would opt in to do that if they have to pay for / floor plan the vehicle. Think about it, would you pay interest on a vehicle you couldn't sell. Only way that happens iscif Ford assumes responsibility for the vehicle until the chips are installed and can be sold.
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I would bet the build dates have already been set on these trucks. Be pretty interesting to see how long they actually have sat for the oldest ones.
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Ford is considering a new plan to alleviate the buildup of unfinished vehicles sitting in lots across the country as a result of the global semiconductor chip shortage. According to Automotive News, Ford is currently debating a proposal to ship vehicles that are still missing the chips to dealerships, shifting the onus for installing the chips—once supplies are replenished—onto the dealers. Ford has been manufacturing vehicles without the semiconductors and storing them in lots in several states, only sending them to dealerships once fresh stock arrived. However, the lots are filling up and Ford needs to make room so it can keep its factories running.
Unfinished vehicles would only be sent to dealerships that opt into the plan, and service technicians at these locations would receive training for installing the chips, AN reported. The plan would also involve compensating dealers for just under an hour’s worth of labor per vehicle. It is not known whether the dealers would be accountable for the vehicles while they are parked in their lots awaiting the parts, or whether they would still be Ford’s responsibility.
Automotive News said it spoke to four people with knowledge of the plan who wished to remain anonymous. The publication also talked to dealerships, with some expressing apprehension over taking on the responsibility, and possible liability, of the unfinished cars, while others approved of the idea since the vehicles will help fill their barren lots.
In a statement to Car and Driver, a Ford spokesperson called the reports premature and said, “We are exploring a number of different options as we work to get our customers and dealers their new vehicles as quickly as possible.”
Im guessing the idea is to fill lots. Since the vehicle is not complete at the manufacturing plant will the dealership be able to make a build date tag?
No way any dealer would opt in to do that if they have to pay for / floor plan the vehicle. Think about it, would you pay interest on a vehicle you couldn't sell. Only way that happens iscif Ford assumes responsibility for the vehicle until the chips are installed and can be sold.
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Legally can they do that? Considering the vehicle build is not complete.
Having a bunch of vehicles sitting here that we can show, not sell, not drive...in an inventory shortage, will upset a lot of people. It'll further upset people that there's no ETA on when they will be sold.