As delinquency continues to rise, consumers’ view on buying vehicles deteriorates, too

Delinquency Rise Impacts Consumer View on Vehicle Purchases

As delinquency rates continue to increase, consumers' perception of buying vehicles is also deteriorating.

Consumers' views of buying conditions for vehicles improved modestly but remain worse than a year ago.

Cox Automotive chief economist Jonathan Smoke noted this in his Auto Market Weekly Summary, citing the initial October reading of consumer sentiment from the University of Michigan.

Author's summary: Delinquency rise affects consumer vehicle purchase views.

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