The auto market is fluid, and depending on where you live, those changes could be for the better or worse.

"The market is changing daily," says Taylor Kia sales manager Derek Hedrick.

Supply chain issues along with chip and other parts shortages don't seem to be having an impact at some Valley dealerships including Taylor.

"With new car inventory, we have things coming in on the trucks every day," Hedrick says. "We're getting people out of their leases two years ahead of time and that's because the used car market has inflated itself."

Hedrick says in many cases, people trading in and trading up are paying nothing out of pocket.
That's despite incentives from auto makers not changing much.
This embarrassment of riches does mean a chance for those dealers to make more money - and meet customers' needs.

"They're getting more on trade ins than they ever have before so it's not like you're losing because the dealership is gaining," Hedrick said, adding that he believes we haven't seen the last of this trend either.

He encourages anyone who's been thinking about a new ride to put their plans in drive.

"We're going to have to get to a point again where lots have vehicles sitting there for sale," Hedrick says. "With the market hasn't slowed down, the consumer is still buying."