Feds Tell 97 Car Dealerships To Knock It Off With The Hidden Fees Already

Feds Tell 97 Car Dealerships To Knock It Off With The Hidden Fees Already

Many dealerships tack on ridiculous, expensive nonsense to the end of your price, like advertising fees, nitrogen tire inflation, and dealer prep fees.

FTC warns 97 auto dealership groups about deceptive pricing

The letters stress the need for truthful and transparent pricing in the automotive industry.

Feds Warn Nearly 100 Auto Dealer Groups To Cut It Out With Hidden Fees Or Else

FTC says advertised car prices must include mandatory fees. Agency targets ads that add unavoidable costs later. Dealers urged to review advertising before probes begin. Shopping for a car and feeling like the price magically changes at checkout is a familiar experience for some Americans. Now the Federal Trade Commission says it’s had enough of that little trick and has sent warning letters to 97 dealership groups across the US. If a car a…

FTC warns 97 auto groups that advertised prices must include all mandatory fees

On the Dash: Advertised vehicle prices must reflect all mandatory fees, excluding government charges. Dealers should proactively review ads, policies, and employee practices to ensure compliance. FTC monitoring continues; potential violations may result in enforcement actions. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sent letters to 97 auto dealership groups nationwide, warning that vehicle prices advertised to consumers must include all mandator…

FTC Warns Auto Dealers Over Hidden Fees in Advertised Prices

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission has sent warning letters to 97 auto dealer groups across the country, telling them that advertised vehicle prices must reflect the full cost consumers will be required to pay, including all mandatory fees. What This Means for You Car dealers must ensure advertised prices include all mandatory fees. The FTC warned dealerships it may take enforcement action if misleading pricing continues. Consumers…