"Car Dealerships in Two States Get Warning on Advertising Practices: Stricter FTC Guidelines in Focus A recent directive from Louisiana's Motor Vehicle Commission has sent a clear message to car dealerships in the state: it's time to tighten up their advertising practices. Despite a state code that allows for document fee exclusions, dealerships are now being told to follow stricter guidelines set by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The move is aimed at preventing deceptive advertising and ensuring that consumers are fully informed about the costs associated with buying a vehicle. Meanwhile, in neighboring Massachusetts, dealerships are being reminded that they already have to include document fees in their advertised prices, a requirement that has been in place for some time. As the auto industry continues to evolve, regulators are cracking down on misleading advertising practices that can leave consumers feeling misled and overcharged."
Louisiana directed dealerships to follow stricter FTC advertising rules despite state code allowing document fee exclusions. Massachusetts reminded dealers it already requires document fees in ...
