How the UAW strikes could impact car shoppers

UAW workers picket outside of the Stellantis Mopar parts facility in Naperville, Ill., on Sept. 22, 2023. The UAW strike against Big Three automakers may not have much of an impact on car shoppers, though that could change. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

The United Auto Workers strike against three Detroit-based automakers is making history — but for car shoppers the impact may not amount to much, at least not yet.

Analysts say there is a risk that the strike could eventually push supplies down and prices up, but that would take a long time to materialize.