"Dealership Warning List Released: 97 Car Lots Face Federal Scrutiny Over Misleading Ads. Federal regulators have taken a bold step in cracking down on deceptive advertising practices in the automotive industry, releasing a list of 97 dealerships that have been warned about their potentially illegal tactics. The list, compiled by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), highlights a range of issues, including hidden fees and false claims about available inventory. These practices have long been a source of frustration for consumers, and the FTC's move is seen as a major effort to level the playing field and protect car buyers from unfair business practices."
Federal regulators made public a list of 97 dealerships warned about advertising practices the FTC considers illegal, from hidden fees to unavailable inventory claims.
