4 days Ago By Nawal Abdisamad
A SMART car dealer claims drivers can dodge rising costs and save thousands, all thanks to a clever move made before new tariffs kicked in.Schoepp Motors in Middleton, Wisconsin, saw the price storm brewing and acted fast. FacebookThe dealership stocked up early on imported vehicles and car parts[/caption]FacebookSchoepp Motors West, locked in pre-tariff prices and shielding customers from looming hikes[/caption]FacebookCustomers can take advantage of potential savings of up to $12,000 per vehicle, making it one of the best times to buy before price increases hit[/caption]The dealership stocked up early on imported vehicles and car parts, locking in pre-tariff prices and shielding customers from looming hikes.
General Sales Manager Craig Blevins said: “January and February we loaded up.”Now, as the auto industry braces for price hikes under a 25 per cent tariff on imported cars and parts, Schoepp Motors is taking proactive measures. The dealership has stocked up on vehicles and components, securing lower prices before the tariffs take effect.
In response, Schoepp Motors is proudly advertising a “tariff-proof” line-up. Customers can take advantage of potential savings of up to $12,000 per vehicle, making it one of the best times to buy before price increases hit.“We’re not just offering hotdogs or hype,” Blevins joked.
“We’re offering real savings. This actually affects the cost of cars.”Unlike flashy deals with little substance, Blevins said their campaign is rooted in real-world saving, and buyers are taking notice.
“People have walked in saying, ‘I want to get something before prices shoot up,’” he said. “They’re clearly paying attention.”The Trump Administration’s 25% tariff has rattled several industries, and the auto sector is no exception.
While some showrooms are still adjusting, Schoepp’s forward-thinking approach gave them a serious edge.Blevins said the ripple effect could hit hard, especially if the cost of new cars rises dramatically. That, in turn, could push demand, and prices, higher for used cars too.
“The bottom line is that these tariffs will affect cost,” he explained. “It’s just a matter of how much, and how soon.”The worry doesn’t stop at full vehicles.
Car parts sourced from tariff-hit countries, including close trade partners like Canada, could also see price bumps, making repairs and maintenance more expensive for everyday drivers.“Even if you’re not buying a car, you could feel this at the garage,” Blevins warned.Schoepp Motors, which specialises in a wide range of used vehicles, believes it can ride out the tariff storm, at least for now.
But Blevins admitted the future is uncertain. “We prepared the best we could,” he said. “But if these tariffs stay or get worse, it’ll eventually hit everyone.
”Customers looking to make a move are being urged to act quickly, as inventory stocked ahead of the tariff won’t last forever.“It’s simple,” Blevins added. “Right now, we’ve got the cars.
We’ve got the prices. But once they’re gone, they’re gone.”FacebookNow, as the auto industry braces for price hikes under a 25 per cent tariff on imported cars and parts, Schoepp Motors is taking proactive measures[/caption]FacebookCar parts sourced from tariff-hit countries, including close trade partners like Canada, could also see price bumps[/caption].
