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How Car Dealerships Get You to Come on Down

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How Car Dealerships Get You to Come on Down

Car dealerships are in the business of selling cars, not giving out freebies.

BMW

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BMW

TINA.org found automaker engaging in deceptive made in USA marketing for 2023 X range vehicles.

Koppy Motors Scratch Ticket Scam

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Koppy Motors Scratch Ticket Scam

Scratch the ticket to reveal the real game.

TRUECar

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TRUECar

Car-shopping website faces lawsuit over allegations of falsely advertising car prices.

BMW Settles Charges it Violated Warranty Laws

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BMW Settles Charges it Violated Warranty Laws

Company agrees to stop telling MINI car owners that all repair and maintenance work must be done at dealerships.

FTC Puts Brakes on Deceptive Advertising in Auto Ads

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FTC Puts Brakes on Deceptive Advertising in Auto Ads

While consumers’ heads were a-spinning, important information went a-hiding.

BMW Needs to Take Its Deceptive Made in USA Claims Off the Road

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BMW Needs to Take Its Deceptive Made in USA Claims Off the Road

TINA.org files complaint over USA-made claims for automaker’s X models.

Put the Brakes on Dealership Bait and Switch Ad Tactics

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Put the Brakes on Dealership Bait and Switch Ad Tactics

Don’t get driven mad this Labor Day by deceptive auto sales ads.

TINA.org Reports BMW to Regulators for Deceptive Made in USA Claims

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TINA.org Reports BMW to Regulators for Deceptive Made in USA Claims

MADISON, CONN. Oct. 18, 2023—Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission against BMW for making deceptive Made in USA claims. Despite advertising that its…

2023 BMW X Range Origin Database

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2023 BMW X Range Origin Database

In connection with its BMW investigation, TINA.org collected a sampling of Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) associated with more than 500 BMW 2023 X Range vehicles for sale at dealerships located…

To lease or to buy? The Age-Old Auto Debate

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To lease or to buy? The Age-Old Auto Debate

The age-old debate: to lease or to buy? We could go on and on about depreciation and interest costs, what you’re paying for in a lease versus what you’re paying…

Maintenance Plans

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Maintenance Plans

Maintenance plans – also commonly referred to as “service plans” – are sold by car dealerships at the time of purchase (leases include a scheduled maintenance plan) and are sometimes…

Best Bets for Buying a Car or Truck

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Best Bets for Buying a Car or Truck

Over $10 billion a year is spent on advertising cars and trucks, which results in an endless stream of television, Internet, and print ads promoting the almighty auto. Some of…

FTC Runs False Car Ads off Road

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FTC Runs False Car Ads off Road

Can you spot what’s wrong with these ads?

How TINA.org Readers Ruled in 2014

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How TINA.org Readers Ruled in 2014

Reader submissions flagging deceptive advertising helped TINA.org have a great year.

Endurance Warranty Services

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Endurance Warranty Services

Despite its official-looking nature, this letter does not come from the DMV.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2016

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2016

Here’s what we accomplished in 2016 with your help.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2017

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2017

When it came to keeping ads honest in 2017, TINA.org was plenty busy.

Dashub, LLC

Class Action

Dashub, LLC

A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against Dashub, LLC in September 2018. According to the complaint, Dashub is a licensed automobile dealer that places bids on vehicles at auction…

Volkswagen “Clean Diesel” Vehicles

Class Action

Volkswagen “Clean Diesel” Vehicles

Allegations: Falsely marketing “Clean Diesel” vehicles as high performing, fuel efficient, green, and environmentally-friendly

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How Car Dealerships Get You to Come on Down

BMW

Koppy Motors Scratch Ticket Scam

TRUECar

BMW Settles Charges it Violated Warranty Laws

FTC Puts Brakes on Deceptive Advertising in Auto Ads

BMW Needs to Take Its Deceptive Made in USA Claims Off the Road

Put the Brakes on Dealership Bait and Switch Ad Tactics

TINA.org Reports BMW to Regulators for Deceptive Made in USA Claims

2023 BMW X Range Origin Database

To lease or to buy? The Age-Old Auto Debate

Maintenance Plans

Best Bets for Buying a Car or Truck

FTC Runs False Car Ads off Road

How TINA.org Readers Ruled in 2014

Endurance Warranty Services

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2016

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2017

Dashub, LLC

Volkswagen “Clean Diesel” Vehicles