"Dealers in the Crosshairs: FTC Cracks Down on Advertised Vehicle Prices. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a warning to car dealerships, stating they are responsible for the accuracy of vehicle prices listed on their websites, as well as on third-party platforms such as Cars.com and CarGurus. The move aims to curb deceptive pricing practices and ensure that consumers are not misled by inflated or misleading prices. As a result, dealerships may face penalties if their advertised prices do not reflect the actual costs of the vehicles being sold."


The Federal Trade Commission is watching dealers' advertised vehicle prices and says stores are responsible for their listings on third-party sites. However, vendors such as Cars.com and CarGurus have ...