Glossary / General

back order

9 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Back order means that something you want to buy is not available right now, so you have to wait until it comes back in stock before you can get it.

Technical Definition

A back order occurs when an item is out of stock and cannot be shipped immediately. Customers can place an order, but they must wait until the item is available again, which can lead to delays.

Hear It Discussed

"The shift cable is on national back order from Chrysler. There is demand for eighty three."
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - Classic Car Doctor - October 3, 2015 - Hour 1 - The Yukon That Only Failed on the Bumps Ron Ananian The Car Doctor 26:37

"[2356.7s] ...The part didn't arrive. It was on back order. It was supposed to arrive this morning."
Batman Needs a Robin: Meet Your Shop’s New Sidekick Ninja App [THA 479] Remarkable Results Radio Podcast 39:16

"have my parts come in, have my parts come in and they would say, no, they're on back order. And she called Hyundai's corporate"
May 20th, 2026 | Hyundai overhauls service operations; Mercedes-AMG's first EV Automotive News Daily Drive 16:15