{"id":21848,"date":"2021-12-15T08:22:20","date_gmt":"2021-12-15T13:22:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/?p=21848"},"modified":"2021-12-15T08:22:20","modified_gmt":"2021-12-15T13:22:20","slug":"snowmobile-shortage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/snowmobiles\/snowmobile-shortage\/","title":{"rendered":"Snowmobile shortage&#8230; don&#8217;t shoot the messenger!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a5f383aa763b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a5f383aa763b\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/snowmobiles\/snowmobile-shortage\/#Snowmobile_shortage%E2%80%A6_the_nightmare_and_reality_of_your_snowmobile_dealers\" >Snowmobile shortage&#8230; the nightmare and reality of your snowmobile dealers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/snowmobiles\/snowmobile-shortage\/#What_if_your_snowmobile_doesnt_arrive\" >What if your snowmobile doesn&#8217;t arrive?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/snowmobiles\/snowmobile-shortage\/#Take_a_deep_breath\" >Take a deep breath!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/snowmobiles\/snowmobile-shortage\/#Putting_things_in_perspective_thou_shalt_do\" >Putting things in perspective, thou shalt do!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/snowmobiles\/snowmobile-shortage\/#Thou_shalt_inform_thyself_of_cancellation_policies\" >Thou shalt inform thyself of cancellation policies!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/snowmobiles\/snowmobile-shortage\/#Yelling_at_your_technician_and_insulting_him_thou_shalt_not_do\" >Yelling at your technician and insulting him thou shalt not do!<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/snowmobiles\/snowmobile-shortage\/#She_unpacked_and_assembled_her_own_2022_Ski-Doo_Snowmobile\" >She unpacked and assembled her own 2022 Ski-Doo Snowmobile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/snowmobiles\/snowmobile-shortage\/#Tips_on_Becoming_an_Independent_Snowmobiler\" >Tips on Becoming an Independent Snowmobiler<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/snowmobiles\/snowmobile-shortage\/#Conquering_the_Van_Life_Building_a_Dream_one_Failure_at_a_Time\" >Conquering the Van Life: Building a Dream one Failure at a Time<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/snowmobiles\/snowmobile-shortage\/#Calling_your_dealer_every_day_you_will_not_do\" >Calling your dealer every day, you will not do!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Snowmobile_shortage%E2%80%A6_the_nightmare_and_reality_of_your_snowmobile_dealers\"><\/span>Snowmobile shortage&#8230; the nightmare and reality of your snowmobile dealers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unless you&#8217;re living in a cave and cut off from the rest of humanity, you&#8217;ve probably heard that the current Covid-19 pandemic has brought its own set of problems and that the words &#8220;out of stock and on time&#8221; are now part of the daily vocabulary of retailers in ALL CATEGORIES of products.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recreational vehicle dealers are no exception. The economic recovery and the &#8220;vacation at home&#8221; trend have created a craze for powersports. Dealers are happy to see different faces in their stores and to know that new users are choosing to experience what we are so passionate about!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But on the other hand, high demand, a lack of electronic components, fragile and overstretched international transportation, and staffing challenges are causing a headache for manufacturers.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;21802&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1639153121361{margin-bottom: -10px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1639572848286{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;]Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@william07?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">william william<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/ship-container?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_your_snowmobile_doesnt_arrive\"><\/span>What if your snowmobile doesn&#8217;t arrive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_a_deep_breath\"><\/span>Take a deep breath!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;21809&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1639153575922{margin-bottom: -10px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1639572860333{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;]Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@dearseymour?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ksenia Makagonova<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/meditation?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Know that retailers understand your hurry better than anyone else and are going through the same thing you are, even with their own personal snowmobiles. Their goal is not to deprive you of your purchase.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Believe me, it is much better for them to deliver the snowmobiles to you than to hide them in the back of their garage.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that your sales representatives are doing everything they can to finalize and deliver the pre-sold units. Unfortunately, they don&#8217;t have magical powers that allow them to make more snowmobiles available&#8230;<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Putting_things_in_perspective_thou_shalt_do\"><\/span>Putting things in perspective, thou shalt do!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;21812&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1639154296865{margin-bottom: -10px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1639572959021{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;]Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@zhenhu2424?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zhen Hu<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/first-aid-kit?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you think about it, this is a recreational vehicle, useful for a recreational purpose.\u00a0 With a few exceptions, it&#8217;s not needed for your job or to support your home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your health does not depend on it either, your basic needs are still met.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s true that when you&#8217;re an enthusiast, it hurts your heart to lose precious weeks of snowmobiling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if you stay positive, maybe this is an opportunity for you to experience new activities!<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thou_shalt_inform_thyself_of_cancellation_policies\"><\/span>Thou shalt inform thyself of cancellation policies!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;21814&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1639154936765{margin-bottom: -10px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1639573022861{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;]Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@markuswinkler?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Markus Winkler<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/information?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your dealer informs you of an unacceptable delay?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No self-respecting manufacturer leaves its customers without alternatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talk to your dealer so that he can inform you of what is available to you in the current situation.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yelling_at_your_technician_and_insulting_him_thou_shalt_not_do\"><\/span>Yelling at your technician and insulting him thou shalt not do!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;21815&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1639155295928{margin-bottom: -10px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1639573099814{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;]Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@vechorko?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dmitry Vechorko<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/rage?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of the manufacturer, the type of vehicle, the type of product, all dealers face issues. Yelling, insulting, threatening (yes, some do that!) does not speed up the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>\u00a0Don&#8217;t shoot the messenger!<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ve probably had to deal with situations in your job that were out of your control&#8230; well, that&#8217;s what happens to all snowmobile dealers!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sales teams are made up of passionate people who do not deserve your contempt and insults. Please be civil. Remember, when this crisis is over, you will have to go back and talk to these teams at some point.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would you like them to greet you in this manner?<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_cta h2=&#8221;You may also like:&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"She_unpacked_and_assembled_her_own_2022_Ski-Doo_Snowmobile\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/snowmobiles\/unpacked-and-assembled-2022-ski-doo-snowmobile\/\">She unpacked and assembled her own 2022 Ski-Doo Snowmobile<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_on_Becoming_an_Independent_Snowmobiler\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/snowmobiles\/tips-independent-snowmobiler\/\">Tips on Becoming an Independent Snowmobiler<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conquering_the_Van_Life_Building_a_Dream_one_Failure_at_a_Time\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/cars\/van-life-building-dreams-adventure\/\">Conquering the Van Life: Building a Dream one Failure at a Time<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_cta][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calling_your_dealer_every_day_you_will_not_do\"><\/span>Calling your dealer every day, you will not do!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;21816&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1639155601345{margin-bottom: -10px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1639573985621{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;]Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@nowah?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NoWah Bartscher<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/phone-call?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We promise you this on our families&#8217; heads: when a snowmobile is ready to be delivered, your dealer will jump on the phone to contact the customer and make the delivery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Going to the dealership every day or contacting the sales team at any time doesn&#8217;t speed anything up. It only makes the advisors feel worse and disappoints you once again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In short, it&#8217;s a reality. Sports retailers are short of equipment and even clothing stores have empty racks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are all living the same reality. It has changed since March 2020 and, like you, snowmobile dealers are trying to adapt and find solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s a challenge for everyone. Even manufacturers ( <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ski-doo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ski-Doo<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polaris.com\/en-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Polaris<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yamaha-motor.ca\/en\/snow\/snowmobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yamaha<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/arcticcat.txtsv.com\/snowmobile?currency=us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arctic Cat<\/a>) now have to juggle a ton of external factors every day!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember this: every employee of every retailer wants to see you &#8221; rocking &#8221; the trails and mountains as soon as possible!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And, when you finally get your snowmobile, ENJOY IT!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Namast\u00e9.<\/p>\n<p>Cover photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@helloimnik?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hello I\u2019m Nik<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/expression?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Snowmobile shortage... the nightmare and reality of your snowmobile&hellip;","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":21850,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1775],"tags":[3284,3283,3285,1849],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21848"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21848"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21848\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21850"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21848"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21848"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21848"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}