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get,” Lindsey said.

A part that used to take days to get to his shop now takes weeks. But its electrical components Lindsey said are the hardest to find. These include items like radios, touchscreens and DVD players that could take months to come in.

Nationally, the price of a used car has skyrocketed 37% in the past year with a lack of inventory to blame. Lindsey has been here for more than seven years, he said it’s never been this challenging to get parts.

With better containment of COVID-19 and more international shipping, experts predict supply chain issues could ease down the road.

Lindsey is cautioning drivers to do everything they can to prevent any major repairs. He said the best way to do that is to be proactive. He said to frequently get your car serviced.

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Earnhardt Auto Centers has donated $245,000 to TOPS for Kids, a nonprofit organization, which will use the money to provide scholarships for needy children who attend Payson Christian School.

“TOPS for Kids provides financial assistance that makes it possible for many children to attend a private school,” said Earnhardt Auto Centers owner Hal Earnhardt. “The assistance is used for low-income, fostered and disabled kids who need help in meeting educational goals.”

The current $245,000 donation will assist children at Payson Christian School, a community school accredited by ACSI and Cognia. Established 35 years ago, the private school serves pre-schoolers through eighth graders from Payson, AZ, and the surrounding area.

“We are pleased that this will assist children with scholarships at Payson Community Christian School,” said Earnhardt. “It has a reputation for educational excellence, and we know that children prosper there.”

Current donations are part of an ongoing effort by the family-owned dealership group to support children and educational institutions. In the last four years, the company has helped dozens of students at Payson Christian School. These scholarships were part of the almost $2.3 million TOPS scholarships contributed by the dealership group over the last four years.

“At Earnhardt Auto Centers, we value education, and we care about children,” said Earnhardt. “It was only natural that our family-owned business would contribute to TOPS.”

TOPS for Kids works with hundreds of private schools across Phoenix, AZ, and the surrounding region. The nonprofit receives public donations and channels those into thousands of scholarships benefitting children statewide.

“Thus far, we have been able to provide almost $2.3 million in scholarships because of the generous giving of the Earnhardt family,” said Tanya Delo, TOPS for Kids corporate coordinator. “It’s clear that the Earnhardt family has the heart to help underserved children of Arizona. Thanks to Earnhardt’s generosity over the last four years, TOPS has assisted over 655 low-income and disabled students with their tuition needs in 11 different schools.”

TOPS for Kids donors can request their scholarships are directed to a particular school; however, the TOPS board has the final say in distributions. Scholarships are awarded to low-income and/or disabled students as well as displaced children in foster care.

“Payson Christian School is grateful for Mr. Hal Earnhardt’s incredible financial support,” said Dr. Aaron Walp, administrator of Payson Christian School. “Hal has made it possible for dozens of students to attend our school over the last four years who could not have done so otherwise.”

Earnhardt Auto Centers and the Earnhardt family are involved in numerous ongoing charitable projects. They are continuing the legacy of their founder, Tex Earnhardt.

“Beyond the fiscal assistance, Hal Earnhardt is a friend to our team,” said Walp. “We are grateful for the years of support and look forward to a strong connection as time progresses.”

Source: Earnhardt Auto Centers

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