Car shortage: Top 6 tips for effective new car buying in 2022 | Auto Expert John Cadogan

New-car availability: Still off the rails and most likely to stay that way across 2022.
Insiders say 2023 will likely be the recovery year for supply.
So here’s my top six tips for buying a new car effectively in 2022.
In this report: State of play for the new car market, based on expert, insider observations, and six core strategies, which are actionable by you, today, to smooth this process out, Plus, there’s a new dealership scam to avoid as well, right at the end.
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[@GuitarsRockForever]

The most effective way: I cannot afford to buy, problem solved.

[@AutoExpertJC]

Easy - universal pain-easing tip there. Poverty solves it all.

[@Spacegoat92]

Amen to that! Spend the money on guitar equipment instead. LoL

[@GuitarsRockForever]

@@AutoExpertJC Well, unless I win the lottery. One can dream.

[@AutoExpertJC]

Wait until ScoMo introduces a 'dreamer' tax. Deficit solved.

[@GuitarsRockForever]

@@Spacegoat92 Well, that's one of my other dreams. I cannot play.

[@leighmcqueeney9848]

Amazing how new car prices have risen, as opposed to Abbott's promise they would fall when he closed the least subsidised car manufacturer in the world.

[@kommodore6691]

@@voltare2amstereo Every car you can buy is subsidized by its respective government in some way. None of them are expected to compete without it. Some industries are worth keeping domestic for security, logistic, etc. reasons.

[@tomnewham1269]

Regardless of what Abbot did or did not do car manufacturing was going to cease here eventually. If we still were making cars here there still would be a shortage of new cars as micro chips are made overseas.

[@anzar80]

And yet we have not invested in making microchips.. I mean seriously..

[@phillipmarnik]

These new safety features cars come with are really annoying. I have to keep disabling lane departure warning as it goes off for no reason, distracting me while I'm sending text messages.

[@JSmith73]

ROFL.

[@gordonmcrae1959]

🤣

[@sweetsourpork111]

If people actually need that shit, then they should hand in their license!

[@JFomo]

And touchscreen climate control. I have to pullover to the side of the road to figure out how to change the fan speed.

[@RennieAsh]

@@JFomo I developed finger memory pretty quick for that. You get used to it as long as the menu system is consistent.

[@kazzrich]

Yesterday’s conversation, Dealers says “I just need your drivers license and $2000 deposit and your names on the Patrol for March/April. If your situation changes between now and then, our boss is a man of his word, he won’t screw you over, we’ll give you your deposit back”. I said, “Words don’t cut it, sorry. Put it in writing”. Guess what, no deal was written up. I walked away. P.S Great review once again.

[@michaelslee4336]

I got my car novated lease but hunted around for the best price myself but the lease company said not to put a deposit down. I did it anyway to lock it in but the pushback from the dealer just to sign a form that I wrote that said when the lease company seals the deal you give me my money back. Trust us was the word of the day, sign a bit of paper was my response. Finally got it.

[@robsengahay5614]

That alone shows that they knew for a fact that you would not get your car in April. If there was a small chance they would have taken the risk and made sure you were at least ahead of the poor schmucks who had signed up without that provision.

[@jeremybean-hodges6397]

We did one really smart thing: when the dealer told us it'd be three weeks to delivery, we put a Special condition on the contract stating that the deposit could be returned if the car wasn't delivered within two months.

[@russellhammond4373]

I purchased a new vehicle in 2021. I ordered it on 4 January and I drove away from the dealer on 29 September. There were no new ones in the ‘pipeline’ when I made my initial enquiry so ordered what I wanted (colour, extras, manual gearbox) and was told simply to wait until at least November. I was given an ‘order number’ and a web site so I could follow it from start of build, to its sea journey through to landing in Australia and then call from the dealer to ‘come and get it’. So I did get it a little early - but not by much. Yep. I wasn’t desperate to get it in my hot little hands but I had a 3 year old car that was still driveable until I got my new one - I was not in a hurry. Like you have said, I had done my research before hand and my new car is currently tucked up in my garage. Thanks for the video. But manuals are becoming as scares as rocking horse poo on the Australian market so my next one will be without a clutch. Great work John.

[@niellangner3668]

New car buyers seem to be as anxious as horny teenagers to get instant satisfaction. Consumer is such a definitive description of such behaviour. Apartheid South Africa was bancrupted when the most significant segment of society boycotted big business. If car buyers look at their mobility needs and look for alternatives to owning depreciating liabilities for the next 12 months, the car dealers will be begging them to buy cars, new and used at the best prices ever. Don't create demand, let supply build!

[@JSmith73]

Good insights here. Going to make sure my 2011 Outback stays running until 2023 at least for a better deal.

[@chrisheinjus8915]

G'day John, Thanks heaps for the tips. Very entertaining as well but very helpful insights into the Bullshit O'Clock Time Zone. Cheers!

[@middlecovemotors2474]

Hey Auto Exprert if you feel like doing a PSA on catalytic converter theft I think you'd be doing the punters a favour. Especially any Prius owners out there. We had one incident last month and another this month...the Prius one is 4k genuine only...wrote the car off!

[@rogue6983]

Seem to remember you saying wait and keep your options open, why put your money down now, don’t take yourself out of the market, see what happens …. etc etc. Hindsight is a super power!

[@robstone4537]

I got really lucky, I ordered a new car from Toyota in August and was told a six month waiting list. A month later the dealer called and said someone else had ordered the same spec as me (plain white Prado Kakadu with flat tailgate) and the finance had fallen through. Because it was an unusual spec with low demand I was next in line.

[@emersonmsd]

I tried ro order a Santa Fe Hybrid in July and the put in the contract delivery December 2022 with a clause of up to March 23 without being able to cancel. Nuts! Sorento HEV 5 to 6 months I can live with that.

[@gazzafloss]

Got our new Toyota delivered Sept 30th, deposit placed with our local dealer August 30th, not the exact colour we wanted and a "top spec" example, but I wasn't firm on those things anyway. Enquiries elsewhere had promised a 6 months plus waiting time for any that model. We were just lucky that the car we got was ordered for stock and was just being loaded on the ship for Australia late August. No special deal but I got the vehicle I wanted, just with a couple of small compromises, top spec instead of mid spec, silver colour instead of white, win,win...

[@byronnightingale5550]

Very much liked, and continue to be subscribed.

[@HypocriticYT]

I was looking to buy aP/U truck and drove away a Camaro! Parking sports cars out front and dangling the keys works. No regrets the best buy I ever did.

[@rael7298]

Cheers lad! Thanks for the insight

[@cjjoe2385]

Great video. I will be nursing my 10 year old car through to 2023 before I start making moves on a new car.

[@davidl.4147]

I’ll need a new SUV in 2022. Be flexible you say. Well, I could do a new MINI Countryman All4 or a New KIA Sportage ( Top spec on each ) Which one do you feel is better and or more AVAILABLE ? BTW, LOVE your channel. Shoot from the hip with no BS !!!!!!! Thanks for the way you COMMUNICATE your ideas.

[@matthewsmith1547]

Great advise, thank you.

[@mccheeseburger01]

There are new cars available in stock, often in out of the way regional dealerships. Just be patient checking the websites for stock and be prepared to do a day trip. Got a new Toyota signed, sealed and delivered the same day when the same car was a 6-month wait in other dealerships.

[@darrynwiley6689]

Same rules apply here along with housing. If your current car is in good condition & meets your needs, hold off for now. The more people hold back on new cars, houses & reno's, the sooner prices will come down. Inflation is mainly driven by demand, not supply.

[@echonovember]

I walked into the dealer yesterday, and I looked at the Seiko above the reception. Yup, it's bullshit o'clock. Thanks John. Your content, advice and tips are class.

[@DrCoomer_1]

7: If you currently have a running car that you can tolerate, and want to upgrade, either find a good used car deal or wait.

[@wilson2455]

used car prices are currently through the roof. Better off following John's advice by not being anally pedantic if you want a new car..

[@tobyrose1802]

That’s not gonna work for half the viewers here waiting on the new Ranger. Despite what John says about Ford, people will offer up their spleen for that thing.

[@robsengahay5614]

If buyers can’t get their hands on their new toy they are not going to be selling/trading-in their old one. The supply shortage therefor quickly works through the entire chain. The few decent used cars on the market are going to command top dollar in the next 12 months.

[@reddwarf63]

@@robsengahay5614 im counting on ppl still paying top dollar for my used car, when i go to buy my new bogan ute

[@bruiser6479]

Waiting is an excellent suggestion. Why would you expose yourself to being in a vulnerable bargaining position as a consumer? It isn’t something I am prepared to do unless absolutely necessary.

[@sfcralogan]

We got really lucky. We wanted a Non Hybrid Rav4. Walked into a Canberra dealer 2 weeks ago. Had the exact red RAV4 cruiser in stock we wanted! Picked it up a few days after. Absolutely love it!

[@whatwouldiknow1759]

I call that luck!

[@Zopamex]

How much?

[@sfcralogan]

@@Zopamex $44k

[@buckd1ch]

Managed to get an i30n premium right off the showroom floor last week. Just had to go for my 2nd colour choice which was no issue.

[@eaglen00b]

It's not just a shortage of new cars. Looks like maintenance and repairs are also starting to be impacted too. I've got my old Landcruiser in the shop getting a busted seal between the gearbox and transfer case fixed. Turns out I actually needed a full overhaul and rebuild. Fair enough I suppose, since it just ticked over 530,000km from factory. Can't get any transmission shop in Perth to look at the GB until Feb 2022. And there's only 2 brand new genuine GBs in the country. Both in VIC. In the time it took for my mechanic to source and order the new GB, the other one sold.

[@primafacie6442]

So what happens to all those big dealerships, especially those shiny suited car sales ‘executives’ when there are no new cars to move?

[@graemejohnson9025]

Here is a fun one.. A mate was looking for a New Jimny.. All local dealers where ripping him a new one.. And if look on Facebook market place.. like buying gaming computer.. you get ripped a new one..

[@wilson2455]

just used John's Auto Expert service to buy a brand new Hyundai I30 Elite. They also got the best deal possible on my old car. Will you save thousands? Maybe. But in today's new/used car climate, having someone else do all the leg work & negotiating is a huge bonus. Daniel from A E, "what colour are you after?", me, "would love either of the two greys but definitely not black.", Daniel, "are you happy to wait a couple of months to get your preferred colour?", me, "sure..", Daniel, "do you want floor mats?", me, "if possible but not fussed..", etc, etc,. Thanks Daniel & JC.

[@tobyrose1802]

You thanked them with the part of the deal they took. So John and co might have told you that you could save for example $3k (which is easy to obtain, I’d back myself for that and more off the RRP) but they managed to actually get $7k and pocketed the $4k difference. But as you say, it saved you the hassle which is fair enough.

[@wilson2455]

@@tobyrose1802 if you've got the time and inclination, good for you, but there is only x2 I30 Elite's within 100km's of where I live. They have access to Aust. wide dealer network = greater range/choice.. I also seriously doubt that ANYONE can get $7K removed on a $35K car (or 20%).

[@danielwellington1192]

I got a gwm cannon off the lot it was there ready to go was not picky had the features I wanted and I didn't car what the colour was! So easy first ever brand new car I ever had!!

[@rhok9007]

Ordered a new 2021 Lexus NX on 1 March and received it on 1 July - 4 months wasn't too bad for a custom build car

[@ozcom]

i just want to say thanks just for all the great content you continue putting up

[@AutoExpertJC]

Thanks for watching, Ozcom - you're very welcome mate.

[@guinterpreting2335]

John, you look like you just recovered from a cold or something. Whatever it is, I wish you all the best.

[@davegoldspink5354]

Great job and advice yet agree. You talk about scams the Suzuki Jimny has to be up there as far as scams go. Before the chip shortage became common knowledge a Jimny GLX was $28990 plus on roads today I’m seeing dealers with stock at between $38990 up to $44990 plus on roads and you obviously don’t get colour, transmission or any other choices. It really is a good thing I’m not brand loyal and am a patient man well that and poor. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@daweigo6851]

Only works because people silly enough to pay the price!

[@RJJFavorites]

John, Thanks for the A grade content you continue to put out. I appreciate it greatly. Just signed the papers for our first ever new car two days ago. Didn’t compromise on the model, spec and colour we wanted. We’re in no hurry for it and managed to get it considerably (multiple thousands) cheaper than a demonstrator we could have that day. Had a cancellation clause in the contract that if it goes 2 weeks past the delivery date on the document we can cancel the contract with no penalty. No probs for the dealer, he said something along the lines of “When it does come in I’ll just sell it to the next mug for full price who needs it that day”. I still find it hard to fathom however that the price can go up between now and delivery. I think it’s important for people to understand what the dealer can control and what is out of their hands as you mentioned in the vid.

[@richeyrich2203]

So was that fact for you? The price could go up by delivery?? And do you have your car now?

[@BreathingAir]

Kia Dealer told me he's hoping to call everyone who's pre-ordered a vehicle by Xmas time, to let them know what their production dates will be.

[@colinmunro7337]

A mates kia may have a production slot by feb,ordered in June.

[@Thermalions]

"hoping" - I bet he's hoping. He hoping he doesn't have a load of angry customers demanding their deposit back because he overpromised and -under delivered- didn't deliver.

[@MrA8888888888888888]

What a Christmas treat that will be; a call from a car sales dude promising an estimated date somewhere just beyond the end of the horizon. They will have the best Christmas ever once they receive these calls?! #heartwarming

[@whitedogproductions6153]

Good advice 👍

[@TVR161]

I was pretty happy to only have a touch under a 5 month wait on my new Hhyundai. Not bad considering they advised a 6 month wait upon deposit.

[@allisontonkin745]

So true 👍 thanks

[@teefortony]

Recently placed an order for a shiny new Kia Stinger GT. The dealer gave me the ‘99%’ guarantee. 99% sure I would get one, 99% sure they had no idea when it would turn up. It’s going to be a lease so no money up front.

[@standupmoto]

Not saying why but hey your one hundred percent right here.

[@bajaeamon]

Thanks John for the tips. For the viewers try x1.5 speed, your welcome ;)

[@OldFellaDave]

Ordered my GSR Triton in May ...still waiting. 'December' was the last date given to me. ON the MR Triton Facebook pages people putting deposits down in October were still being told 'December' ... it's gonna be a big bloody ship docking in December full of Tritons LOL!!! Also had another dealer telling me in mid October 'I can get you one in early November! The bloke who ordered it pulled out and its yours if you want!!' as soon as I asked for it in writing it became 'ahh sorry mate, looks like December now ... but you better lock it in ASAP because the prices are going to rise in two weeks and it will be $2 000 more if you don't sign on by then!'. Nice try mate - I'll think I'll stick with my price and order from May.

[@soundman6645]

Of course the biggest advantage you can have buying anything is ...... not being in a hurry.

[@MrWarneet]

We were lucky, walked in to see what was available and bam there it was, the only Kona in the eastern suburbs. So we pick it up next Monday... did I say it's 'white', there's a compromise right there, we out flexibled the other 2 couples in the showroom.

[@spikechurchill7478]

I wasn’t ready to buy a new car till next year but put a deposit down a couple of weeks ago so I could get mine built, sucks It is a 6 month wait but I’ll get what I want then.

[@AHSCPSW]

How exactly does one go about adding that "If the car isn't delivered by date then full refund is due"" Pen, plus signatures, with initials on the change? Or does it have to be formally printed?

[@robyncrighton1255]

Researched and drove a demo GR Sport 300 Series Landcruiser the other day...amazing car. When you take away the luxury car tax and stamp duty rubbish of $33,000, the car is "cheap"...Can't believe how much Tax is added to the car's actual, (pre tax) value.

[@brendanflood3702]

I have been thinking about a Susuki Baleno is this car any good

[@tamaraharris5476]

We originally wanted a new Kia Carnival. Kia took our deposit and said they would order in early October for a Jan/ Feb delivery. Mid November they still hadn’t ordered it, and had no idea when they would even be able to, let alone when stock would be available. Walked into a Hyundai dealer and drove out in a new Staria the next day. We feel for us we ended up with a better car.

[@MrAjfish]

Yeah, one that actually... you know, exists.

[@celicajim9336]

Is the Magnesium shortage I heard about a real thing that will affect Aluminium car part/panel production? Or is it just FUD?

[@chawenhalo0089]

Good point about flexibility. I live in a contrived EU market where fuel is F@#£k Off expensive and inundated with 2L 4 pot oil burners that soon won't be allowed to be driven in city centres to avoid pollution. As elsewhere in the world, due to the chip shortage the 2nd hand market has taken yet another rise. Cars generally are very expensive here. Now, I was in the market with a tight budget for a 5 door Pajero to suit my life style (work in town with multiple journeys per day hauling small tools etc during the week, 2.5 seater Kayak, dog, beach, hunting, fishing at the weekend). Wife was not so keen for a town hyppo so went to Toyo and Lexus to look at "sensible" alternative such as a RAV 4 hybrid. Turns out we were just in for a Dealer guarantee, low mileage Lexus NX in base + business spec fwd. 😀. They just got a return/ trade that week and had in the forecourt. They made an appreciable effort and threw in some goodies, we ( meaning I, this is quite far away from a Mitsu Paj) remained opened minded to live with a car that does 85% of what I need it for. Got added bonuses such as low pollution label to drive in town centre in the future, low fuel consumption, vastly increased comfort, no maintenance hassle, re-sale value. Cool 👍

[@jerrymyahzcat]

So if they promise by a certain time - just get that written into the contract including that they refund double your deposit if they fail to deliver. They won’t agree to that so you win and if they do, you win.

[@Brendan.Wheatley]

Nice PSA John

[@jaycevdb]

Put an order in for a suzuki jimny in May was told 6 to 9 months now pushed to 12 to 15 months from date of order. So won't see it till end of next year the way things are going haha.

[@ArkaynAdrian]

Is it worth hitting up auto expert for a new pre-release like the new BRZ? Even if it means just getting an honest ETA to be paying non dealer markup/actual RRP? I get I will have to wait but if willing to wait can I not get scammed or is pre-release just go in with shot guns loaded at the dealer only?

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

No new cars? Hmm, a problem only for those who can afford one I guess. I think I will be stuck with the 90 series until I cark-it.

[@TonyRule]

Unless you're a vehicle aficionado or have some obsessive compulsion to just blow money you've had to earn honestly like most people, thus delaying or making your retirement less comfortable, you're far better off doing exactly that anyway.

[@adamdixon2251]

Can i have it when that happens

[@franzchong9315]

they do exist if one is willing to pay silly money or has a previous account elsewhere with say a non four big banks to get leasing or loans for it.Had this problem last year.A Fiat 500 in Automatic was 2 weeks away when I turned up in an accident hire car to have a look at what was on offer(I got a call back about the car the next day)only one problem I needed a new car when the news about my 2017 Holden Spark having been written off and a total loss by the insurance company at once.St George rejected my application for Finance on a 2019 Kia Rio GT Line as did the dealer,I was all set to start over with Macquarie for a 2021 new Mazda 2 Pure Hatch with Automatic and Alarm as my other alternatives(The wait for the Fiat meant it was out of the running).Then I thought to myself what exists for way less than all of those toys for about 30% of the price and a lot safer and a better drive than all the cars mentioned on the used car markets.I started thinking W203 C180 Kompressor Elegance Mercedes(There was one within budget)albeit a 2003 model then a BMW 318I e46 Executive Sport 2004 model came into the equation and I even started thinking second hand Mazda's(There were a 2,3 and 6 at a car warehouse years being a 2005 and 2008 respectively)I went with a 2008 Mazda 3 Maxx Sport in the end.3 star safety and yes it's a teenager in car years but compared to some of these light cars I am much safer.

[@francisbrown5469]

Do you think in this situation with supply will car makers make abetter dependable product ...

[@biggles1024]

Afternoon, John. :)

[@AutoExpertJC]

Arvo, Big'.

[@sweetsourpork111]

Finally after 6 months I pick up my SR5 next week 🙏

[@shughes911]

I am not buying shit! Until it’s sitting on the lot! Thx fir the info ! Lv the channel

[@djm8027]

There's every chance that a new model or update of the vehicle you are waiting for could be announced before your soon to be outdated one one rolls up at the moment.

[@haithamal-qaderi2588]

I'd love to have that Kia in hybrid variant, did they tell you if it'll make it to Australia?

[@HypocriticYT]

I only bought new once and was greatly dissatisfied with problems that quickly became apparent. Used vehicles the first owner had to deal with the repair issues and not me . Not to mention I didn’t lose the $5-10k by just driving it off the lot. Many vehicles don’t have $5k in them to make but you shell out many times more. Just stamped sheet metal mostly for suspension parts now that can rust out!! Nothing to a vehicle now.

[@mii747]

I remember when I purchased a VW diesel Passat back in the naughties. 3 months they said. 6 months later we were told it arrived and you can pick it up. Unfortunately, it was accidentally sold off the display floor. Many apologies and a further 3 months later, the one we wanted arrived but turned up without the factory tow bar fitted. Another 2 weeks later, they delivered the car with a tow bar fitted and an apologetic free window tint which bubbled within 3 years.

[@AutoExpertJC]

Yeah - these formerly isolated incidents are commonplace now...

[@miatand1156]

Why were you so determined? You had a great opportunity to shop elsewhere. I bet you won't be running back when it's new car shopping time again.

[@mii747]

@@miatand1156 Contract obligations at the time and once you go beyond that imaginary time point, you feel you are committed to see it through. It was a car that we were stupidly determined to get at the time. It also didn’t help to get caught up with all the promises and friendly update calls by the dealer during the period prior to delivery. 20/20 hindsight and all that.

[@bogged2theeyeballs695]

@@AutoExpertJC I wonder if the bolts securing the towbar were tightened to the correct torque specs ??

[@GrahamCampbell-kr2gz]

They are dropping the specifications (Certainly in USA). Entertainment, Airbags, etc. because of the shortages. Bringing production inhouse will increase costs, and therefore, prices.

[@eaglen00b]

Yep, got a notification from MB about that. Cancelled the order. Dealer tried to pull the "bound under contract" line to exert pressure to just accept the spec changes. Got my neighbour (who is a senior partner at one of the Tier 1 legal firms in town) to write to the Dealer. Contract cancelled, deposit refunded in full with an apology for being unable to deliver.

[@panoscharos983]

Regards from Athens Greece..

[@Alpha_7227]

You said at the outset dealerships don't know how long so how can you research the date of production or delivery date. There are going to be delays.

[@grantta7450]

Going to test drive a 300 series on Saturday. They told me a 3-6 month wait, and Evan some lucky people will get theirs in March! But I can't find anywhere a build date for RHD land cruisers. This should be entertaining 😃.

[@Sipodad]

Mate, I heard it's going to be years due to the large number of pre-orders already submitted and the allocation Toyota has for Australia. I wouldn't hold your breath for 2022.

[@grantta7450]

@@Sipodad The dealership I went too here in Adelaide reckons they are getting 50 orders a week! (I think he meant over the 3 dealership's they run)

[@michaelslee4336]

I bought a new car couple years back. I rang the dealer, I want this colour this model and no trade in, how much? Oh by the way I’m ringing 37 other dealers. Ended up getting a ripper deal. Tried it now but some dealers said we are all 32,200 can’t budge an inch, it’s just how it is now. Some of them were months away as well. I still tried and got 31,900 with slimline plates chucked in for free at 185 bucks. So that’s 500 odd bucks. I’m happy given the situation and December delivery.

[@tomnewham1269]

Is it a guarantee that it will be delivered in December?

[@TheWheels1965]

Imagine when interests rate jump 10% or more and so do car leasing rates too, people will just park their car anywhere and just walk away from it! Help us all...

[@RobertSmith-di5ll]

Amendments to the contract - is the dealer/salesperson authorised ?

[@lundsweden]

Best tip: wait a year ir two if you can.

[@SteveMack]

It's good for sellers of used cars though 😉🚗👍

[@reddwarf63]

Yep, what you said at 18 mins is what i leaked out to the dealer and he said the exact thing you did, bugger

[@pauly9336]

Sweet. Hey John. When is the new Sportage Review coming 🤔

[@AutoExpertJC]

People hardly ever say that about me, Pauly...

[@pauly9336]

@@AutoExpertJC 🤣🤣

[@kingstrap8159]

Yeah... Click and collect!!

[@jeremybean-hodges6397]

One other point: be careful of the sharks. For example, there's a number of Kia Sportage S petrols being advertised from dealers with stickers in excess of $40k, when they should be $39k drive away.

[@vandur2322]

Regarding tip 2. If you can't get exactly what you want then why buy a new car at all? Surely there's something on the used market that would be close enough

[@DanWallis86]

Hey John. Any new livestreams coming at all?

[@AutoExpertJC]

Not at present. Still on the table mate.

[@ahbeng888]

Got a 15 year old car that is pretty much the type of car that would continue running after a nuclear war and wanting to upgrade to something with better safety features. The way the market is in early 2022, I think I might keep it for a few more years.

[@franzchong9315]

Try a car warehouse for something newer than what you have now.plenty of 2015-2018's of anything if not fussy about brands or what you drive and avoid new car depreciation.sometimes what you get second hand is better than the new equivalent.If one is thinking new MG3 OR Kia Picanto I would suggest A third generation Mazda 3 or a previous generation Corolla(2014-2017) or one of those if you can find one reborn 2012-2017 Nissan Pulsars which similarly specified are the better and safer choices.most might dismiss those on grounds of warranty and paying a monthly fee for roadside assistance but.Think of it in terms of safety to your loved ones better performance and something that holds it's value.that 3 to 6 year old small car you buy now could be in future some young drivers first car when it's about 10 to 13 years of age.

[@desetmedia]

I understand the supply chain issues and raw materials shortages but the lead time for car deliveries is gone beyond efd up!!! In particular, the leading car brand manufacturers lead time like Lexus, Toyota, Mitsubishi… ffs, wth is going on. I have been looking to buy a new car through my employer on a lease plan, for over 3 months now. I’ve narrowed the selection down to 4 cars: Lexus NX450h, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Exceed, BMW 330e PHEV and Sorento PHEV. Shortest waiting time is for BMW… between 6-12 months. Mitsubishi 18-24 months Lexus 3 years Hyundai- unable to disclose the leading time. To order a car, dealers are asking for 10% deposit and offering no guarantee that the car price will be the same at the time of delivery. Brisbane dealerships can’t even get a demo model to replace the existing test cars. Lease company I’ve been dealing with wasn’t able to help either and the last 3 months I’ve been doing all the legwork. And now… back to the drawing board again trying to figure out what to do. Disappointing and frustrating.

[@b-man2961]

Try Qantas, if your talking about Rainbows, they have a

[@lookingoverhell3448]

car yards are full of new cars in australia yet the price of secondhand 4x4s has doubled

[@MrTomato35]

Saw a list from Toyo dealer, Land Cruiser is "4yrs or Never"

[@clemZboubtoila]

If you change your mind about a car after paying a deposit isnt the deposit lost?

[@bruceparr1678]

For the $40 grand you have to outlay to buy a new car you could have a twenty year old corolla fully reconditioned and ready for another 500,000km and have it resprayed in your choice of colours.

[@jimbooo1365]

Vintage 👌 🤣

[@tobyrose1802]

No thanks! Shoot me if you ever see me in a repainted Corolla. Actually, just shoot me if you see me in a Corolla.

[@bruceparr1678]

@@tobyrose1802 What about a Ford Falcon

[@jasoneldridge4738]

@@tobyrose1802 at last someone with the same disregard for Toyotas as me .

[@sheezy2526]

@@bruceparr1678 Thats more like it

[@brentonl1746]

Can't they recycle all those old Amstrad computer processors and use them, the old 386 processor what a beast that was!

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

A Z80 8 bit processor in the Amstrad - being a computer geek I am full of useless info like this :)

[@OldFellaDave]

the CPC 664 was a beast of a computer. I spent hours upon hours retyping all that Basic code from Amstrad User magazine to build those games ;) Good old 3" floppy drive integrated into the keyboard unit, kids wouldn't believe it today ;)

[@douglachman7330]

Why doesnt the inventory of unsold nw vehicles become available for purchase through dealerships rather than stored in giant unsold vehicle storage yards?This problem is global with millions stockpiled and wasted.

[@TheKnobCalledTone.]

This also explains why the Chinese makers are doing so well at the moment. SAIC and GWM don't seem to have the supply constraints that non-Chinese makers are stuck with at the moment. It'd also explain why Volvo sales are very strong this year (being owned by Geely and all). If there was more choice in the market with shorter lead times, I wonder if the Chinese would be kicking as many goals on the VFACTS chart as they are at the moment.

[@garymcphee8284]

Because the demand for those vehicles is not as great as for say a Kia or Hyundai etc etc.

[@philipmann9548]

Maybe consider forgetting about a shiny new depreciating liability and invest your money instead. Worth a thought.

[@steverodwell2952]

How then do you do the research on wait time or real delivery time? Asking a dealer is a waste of time, although I got some real advice from a sales manager who told me that not only was the car I ordered not arriving at the end of the five month state wait, the parent company did not have a date set at that time for any right hand drive vehicle. I cancelled the order but appreciated the honesty. I have since ordered another car, another brand and have a contract signed for a delivery at the end of this month. I believe the contract is worthless with regards to ETA of the vehicle though. Just sit back and wait.

[@tomnewham1269]

It is good that some salespeople are still being honest. If your contract has a vehicles VIN number on it then you may be in luck and have your vehicle delivered soon. If not then I feel you have been misled big time.

[@TheNanoNinja]

I heard someone today calling new cars Covid Cars. Installing CD players etc due to chip shortages. I wonder about resale value long term.

[@dannythomas7902]

Whats the go with, tried to buyused car today in 5 dock nsw, 2009 corolla 11k 186klms was worth 4k used car rip off

[@holdenhv]

Any word from the Kia COO on the EV6?

[@sylvainforget2174]

It is called a showroom, what if my perfect vehicle is available right in front of my envious eyes? I do not know how things are done in Ozzie-land but here, in Canuck-land the dealers always push the stock on hand telling me that my dream vehicle could be gone very soon.

[@garagesale5948]

I "Stabilize" my petrol before storing away for the winter, is the auto industry going into hibernation?

[@martystain1]

Love the channel although some of the reference's in video's go over my head a little as being in the UK the exact geographical location of "shitsville" escapes me and you constantly remind me that our antipodean cousins have always been to idle to call a pick up anything but a "ute" :-) That said I could listen to you for hours, it is refreshing and entertaining to hear someone saying things how they are rather than being politically correct. The truth is often unpopular and overlooked Here is a thought for you, it may even be worthy of content. I took a punt on a 3 year old low mileage fully loaded Infiniti Q30 1.6 petrol, one of only 29 in the UK. its either going to be an expensive paperweight with no parts availability or a rare appreciating modern classic. Whichever it gets a lot more attention than a Focus or an Astra. Keep up the great work

[@danielbrown4133]

As John said, make up your mind and order early.