My new car isn't available with sat nav due to the chip shortage. Should I still buy it?
The new Dacia Sandero Comfort model is now being made without a satnav or wireless Apple CarPlay. This was different to the car I ordered. Dacia says that they are having supplier difficulties due to the worldwide chip shortage. I feel let down in that they did not tell me about the change. Should I still buy it?
Asked on 1 July 2021 by Nigel Warburton
Answered by
Andrew Brady
No, not if you want nav or CarPlay. See if you can find a nearly-new or pre-registered example with navigation. Be warned, though, the chip shortage is hitting all manufacturers and causing increased demand in the new and used market.
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