Michael Weaver of Glenolden has owned his 2022 Ford Bronco Sport since late September, but he hasn’t seen much of it, writes Scott Sturgis for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

The vehicle has been in the shop for five months.

The vehicle was rear-ended before Weaver had even made his first payment.  During repairs a wait for one part stretched to five months.

In the end, the body shop repaired the wheelhouse panel instead of waiting..

“At this point, you can only laugh,” Weaver said. “We’re at a point where there’s nothing they can do.”

We’re experiencing the biggest supply chain disruption seen since World War II, said Paul McCarthy, president and CEO of the MEMA Aftermarket division, representing parts manufacturers in the auto industry.

There’s manufacturing problems, factory shutdowns and shipping issues as well as shortages, unavailability or price spikes in materials–steel, copper, oil additives, and more.

Shops like Carstar Tamico Collision in Norwood that worked on Weaver’s Bronco Sport have changed how they do business. Now they’ll leave the vehicle with the owner until the part comes in, even if it’s damaged, as long as it’s safe to drive, said owner Tony DiNapoli.

Read more about Michael Weaver and his vehicle part dilemma in The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Fox 39 in Chicago reports on the nationwide shortage of parts.