Jonathan Banks
Executive Automotive Analyst
NADA Used Car Guide
NADA Used Car Guide thinks vehicles up to eight-years-old will see prices increase 0.5% to 1.5% as a result of Hurricane Sandy, which destroyed thousands of vehicles. The loss of supply and increase in replacement demand will have most of its impact on prices in December.
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Forecasted Injured Losses from Sandy Should be between $10B and $20B:
Insured loss cost of Hurricane Katrina was $46.5B, and the total cost was $145B.
Reduction in UV Supply and Increase in Demand from Hurricane Katrina:
Led to UV prices increasing as much as 3% or $309 over 4 month period following storm’s landfall.
Estimates Say Insured and Total Losses 1/3 Cost of Hurricane Katrina:
Hurricane Sandy most severe in New York and New Jersey, supply and demand disruptions especially severe in these states.