With vehicle prices expected to rise sharply as a result of Trump's auto tariffs, many consumers are rushing to make purchases before the tariffs take effect.

Consumers are hitting the gas on car purchases to head off expected price hikes from Trump’s new tariffs, which threaten to reverse recent momentum in auto sales.

Auto repair shops across metro Atlanta are preparing for car parts to get more expensive and harder to get as President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on auto imports. Channel 2′s Audrey Washington was in Conyers where she spoke with owners of an auto shop who say some parts could be delayed for months.

If you know you need a new car soon anyways, there’s a pretty good argument for acting as fast as you can,” says one car-buying expert.