U.S. House Members Request FTC Clarity to Ensure CARS Rule Doesn't Limit Modifications
U.S. Representatives Bill Posey (R-FL) and Sanford Bishop (D-GA), the co-chairs of the Congressional Automotive Performance and Motorsports Caucus, recently sent a letter (read the full letter HERE) to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requesting clarity on the agency's Combating Auto Retail Scams Trade Regulation Rule (CARS Rule) to ensure that it isn't used as a justification for auto dealers to limit customization options offered before the first point of sale.
The CARS Rule is intended to provide more transparency to the process of buying and leasing cars and to stop deceptive and unfair practices that harm consumers, including bait-and-switch tactics, hidden charges, and other conduct. While the rule makes it illegal for auto dealers to charge customers for add-ons that don't provide a benefit, some dealers cite the CARS Rule as a reason they can't continue to offer legitimate add-ons offered by members of SEMA's Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) Council.
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