Used car price inflation also a reality locally

Kenn Nobinger, sales manager for Marty’s Auto Sales in Lenoir City, shows off a car on the dealership’s lot.

 Timothy Belin | News-Herald

Like the rest of the country, used car prices have soared in Loudon County since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“It’s a mess right now,” David Valentine, owner of Auto Director in Lenoir City, said. “People got it right last time I saw an article — about 39%. The average price of cars have gone up 39%. That’s pretty accurate.”