How long is too long for a car to be in the shop?
If it's been a while since you have taken your car to the dealership for repair, you're probably thinking, how long can a dealership hold your car for repair? Mostly, insurance and warranty require the car to be fixed within 15-20 days with a maximum of 30 days (cumulatively).
What takes the longest to repair on a car?
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, car parts, from windshields to electronics, have been hard to come by. Materials are challenging to secure for manufacturing. Materials, parts and components are stuck sitting on cargo ships.
Why does it take so long to get car parts?
Dealerships should not take more than thirty days to fix your car. They should not be able to take your vehicle from you for more time than is necessary. There are very few circumstances where they do this for a legitimate reason.