jimlloyd40
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Phoenix
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- 2018 SE DSG
No idea other than China forgiving the debts of the US that they bought. The US owes China trillions for our national debt that they bought.
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I Predict a Parts Shortage
- Thread starter The Fed
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No idea other than China forgiving the debts of the US that they bought. The US owes China trillions for our national debt that they bought.
Golfs everyday
Autocross Newbie
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- USA
China is now short on parts from non-Chinese suppliers where US OEM's are helping them source.
ToddMS
Ready to race!
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- Downstate, IL
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- 2018 Golf TSI SE
I’m at a VW dealer and we haven’t seen any decrease in the parts. Just the cars coming in for parts. Also the delivery schedules for those parts. VW will only be sending us parts 4 out of 5 days each week starting next week. You want parts, call me up - I’ll get your parts.
Golfs everyday
Autocross Newbie
- Location
- USA
Makes sense with lower demand popular parts may not be leaving the shelves as quickly.
victorofhavoc
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Kansas City
The impact is starting to reach anyone tied to healthcare now...My company provides software to hospitals, and while I can't share too many details, I can say that we're going to lay off 5% of employees and everyone who makes 100k+ will get varying percentage paycuts.
Reality is, clinics are losing business because people aren't coming into the doctor for little things they normally would, hospitals have fewer easy insurance payoffs, more expenses, and insurance isn't reimbursing as readily (they feel the hit too), and as a result of it all medical suppliers in various fields are seeing reductions in new revenue.
Reality is, clinics are losing business because people aren't coming into the doctor for little things they normally would, hospitals have fewer easy insurance payoffs, more expenses, and insurance isn't reimbursing as readily (they feel the hit too), and as a result of it all medical suppliers in various fields are seeing reductions in new revenue.
vj123
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- The Detroit
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- 19 & 16 GTI - sold
I work for one of the top three tier 1 suppliers in the globe. Most people who cannot work from home in US have been asked to file for unemployment and all employees are taking a definite percentage pay cut. All US manufacturing plants are closed. Some plants in Europe are functional and still producing parts.
In current scenario, I think automotive parts shortage is of least importance in most peoples life.
In current scenario, I think automotive parts shortage is of least importance in most peoples life.
jimlloyd40
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Phoenix
- Car(s)
- 2018 SE DSG
Unless you use your car for business then a parts shortage would be a problem.
Faceman
Autocross Newbie
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- Long Island
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- '17 GSW 4Mo
Or you're an essential worker during this time.
vj123
Autocross Newbie
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- The Detroit
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- 19 & 16 GTI - sold
Most mechanics in my area are open and would be able to resolve critical issues as they are considered as essential business.
My point was that, there is no point in hoarding auto parts or oil assuming shortage in future as described by OP.
jimlloyd40
Autocross Champion
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- Phoenix
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- 2018 SE DSG
I certainly agree it's ridiculous to hoard those things. If anything parts and oil are more readily available because so many people aren't driving their cars right now.
docwyte
Go Kart Champion
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- Denver, co
If you're an essential worker getting parts isn't an issue. All the basic maintenance parts are available.
greekspec2
Drag Racing Champion
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- California
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- 17 Golf R 17 BMW X1M
PARTS MEMORANDUM Parts Logistics
May 1, 2020
Attention: Parts / Service Manager
Mexico – Closure
Please note that due to VW Mexico being in Phase 3 of Coronavirus they will be closed until further notice, by order of the government of Mexico. Parts that are not in network that are being supplied from Mexico have an ETA of no earlier than May 22, 2020. Updates to this timeline will be published as they become available.
At Volkswagen Group of America we strive to provide complete customer satisfaction. We will continue to work closely with you, our dealer partners, to provide the best possible solutions given the challenges of a global pandemic.
We thank you for your continued patience as we navigate during this dynamic time. Please contact your Parts Helpline Team with any questions.
May 1, 2020
Attention: Parts / Service Manager
Mexico – Closure
Please note that due to VW Mexico being in Phase 3 of Coronavirus they will be closed until further notice, by order of the government of Mexico. Parts that are not in network that are being supplied from Mexico have an ETA of no earlier than May 22, 2020. Updates to this timeline will be published as they become available.
At Volkswagen Group of America we strive to provide complete customer satisfaction. We will continue to work closely with you, our dealer partners, to provide the best possible solutions given the challenges of a global pandemic.
We thank you for your continued patience as we navigate during this dynamic time. Please contact your Parts Helpline Team with any questions.
Golfs everyday
Autocross Newbie
- Location
- USA
Yeah, Mexico and Michigan are two locations that were having a tough time restarting, but it appears things are turning out.