The First Brands debacle will have far reaching effects. Most notable already has been a drastic price increase on all replacement auto parts. In the last 4 months, and I buy replacement parts every day, I have seen across the board price increases of 20% or more from walk in stores and 10-15% from huge internet suppliers like Rock Auto. Example just today: 3 months ago I purchased a blend door actuator for a GM truck HVAC. $29.31. Today, same part $47.80.
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