FTC Crackdown on Dealer Pricing — What Every Dealer Needs to Know Now
From Strategy with Jason by Jason Harris
April 1, 2026 · 31 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the FTC's warning letters to auto groups regarding deceptive pricing practices and what dealers need to know to stay compliant.
The FTC just issued warning letters to 97 auto groups for deceptive pricing practices and this goes far beyond just large dealer groups. In this live 700 Credit Podcast session, we’re breaking down what’s really happening, where dealers are exposed, and why this matters right now. Joining the conversation: Adam Crowell, Esq. – A leading compliance expert in automotive retail, specializing in regulatory risk and dealership audits. Adam helps dealers identify and correct issues before regulators or attorneys do. Ken Hill – Automotive credit and data strategist with deep expertise in credit reporting, identity verification, and deal structuring. Ken works closely with dealers to ensure their credit processes align with today’s compliance environment. In this quick, no-fluff conversation, we’ll cover: What triggered the FTC sweep The most common pricing mistakes dealers are making today How these issues show up in real deals and credit processes Where compliance and deal structure intersect What dealers should be paying attention to immediately This session is designed to give you a preview of what’s coming in our upcoming webinar. If you’re a GM, GSM, F&I leader, or marketing…
People in this episode
Guests: Ken Hill, Adam Crowell Esq
Topics covered
- FTC crackdown
- dealer pricing
- compliance
- automotive retail
- deceptive pricing practices
Keywords
- regulatory risk
- dealership audits
- credit reporting
- identity verification
- deal structuring
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