Iowans likely won’t see an immediate impact from the United Auto Workers strike that started on Friday, but if it lasts a while, there could very well be shortages of new vehicles for sale on car lots across the state. Bruce Anderson, president of the Iowa Automobile Dealers Association, says the 12-thousand-700 U-A-W workers are striking the “big three” automakers in Detroit — Ford, G-M and Chrysler.

For the time being, Anderson says Iowans should continue to have a good selection of new vehicles from which to chose.

However, he says Iowans who are looking for vehicles with very specific features or colors may run into a problem soon.

The previous four-year contract has expired. U-A-W leaders are demanding higher wages, shorter work weeks, a return to original pensions, and more job security.