LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Typically, mechanics observe an influx of car owners during spring as they prepare for the upcoming hot weather conditions. Nevertheless, according to what Las Vegas mechanics have shared with 8 News Now, this year presents a contrasting scenario.
Gerard Bartolomeo, who owns Last Stop Auto, mentioned that business is unusually quiet at his shop.
It isn’t how it ought to be, despite being tax season," Bartolomeo commented. "Normally, things are calm, yet they have been unusually quiet over the past six weeks.
It isn’t only his garage.
I have another acquaintance here on Polaris; he keeps to himself," Bartolomeo stated. "Also, my cousin owns a store, and he’s rather reserved." He continued, "And I've got a few buddies in New York who have lived here for thirty-five years now—they mention it's very peaceful around here too.
They informed 8 News Now that the number of hood openings they've seen lately has decreased and is now more similar to what it was during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"I'm down around 25% to 35% compared to where I ought to be typically," Bartolomeo stated.
The mechanics stated they think the cause of the slowdown is individuals attempting to conserve funds as prices appear to be increasing rapidly.
"I simply believe that due to the current economic fluctuations, individuals are clinging to their funds awaiting clarity on future developments," Bartolomeo stated.
He and others count on the reality that automobiles aren't designed to operate indefinitely without upkeep.
Ultimately, they'll need to repair it if they decide not to purchase a replacement, as there comes a point when fixing it becomes inevitable," Bartolomeo stated. "Let's hope for an improvement.
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