how do I report questionable practices

Asked by Guru9YW8VH Jan 28, 2021 at 09:11 AM

Question type: Car Selling & Trading In

Dealer advertises price of 12,400.  I go to buy and they add $3,700+ as part of
certification and dealer extras.  Is this false advertisement???

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It's called Bait and Switch and dealers do it all the time. Is it legal, No, but who is to stop them? Legal fees are expensive. Just don't purchase a car from them.

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