Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety (CARS) is a consumer advocacy organization based in Sacramento, CA. They have been actively working to protect car buyers and promote transparency in the auto marketplace for over a decade. CARS has been instrumental in pushing for regulations to combat deceptive practices by auto dealers, such as bait and switch pricing tactics and the sale of worthless add-on products. Their efforts have resulted in the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announcing the Combatting Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Rule, which aims to bring much-needed improvements to the industry and level the playing field for consumers and honest dealers.
With widespread support and over 25,000 public comments, CARS has successfully advocated for the CARS Rule, which prohibits misrepresentations about key information, requires dealers to disclose pricing and optional add-ons, and protects members of the military from deceptive practices. The organization has received praise from consumer protection advocates and industry experts for their commitment to addressing discriminatory practices and bringing transparency to car sales and finance markets. The CARS Rule is set to take effect on July 30, 2024, and CARS continues to work with policymakers to ensure that all consumers, especially those in vulnerable populations, are prioritized throughout the process.
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