FTC
What did the FTC's 2024 "Consumer Reviews and Testimonials" rule ban dealers and businesses from doing?
Buying, selling, or posting fake reviews and testimonials
Under Regulation Z, name one example of a "triggering term" in a finance ad.
Down payment amount, number of payments, or payment amount
When does California's CARS Act (SB 766) go into effect, and what does it stand for?
Combating Auto Retail Scams is effective starting October 1, 2026
What federal law governs unsolicited text message marketing and requires consent before texting customers?
TCPA (Telephone Consumer Protection Act)
What has been the best-selling vehicle in the US for decades?
Ford F-150
True or false: government taxes, title, and registration fees can be excluded from an all-in advertised price
True
True or false: stating the APR alone in a finance ad is a Reg Z triggering term.
False
What legally defined term must appear on any ad or listing that references a specific vehicle?
"Total price"
What law sets the rules for commercial email, including unsubscribe requirements?
CAN-SPAM Act
What car color is notoriously hardest to keep looking clean?
Black
Besides taxes and government fees, what charge must now be included in the advertised price?
Doc Fees
When a finance ad includes a triggering term, what 3 things must it also clearly disclose?
Down payment amount/percentage, repayment terms, and the APR
How many days do consumers get to cancel a qualifying used vehicle (priced at $50,000 or less) under SB 766?
3 days
What federal civil rights law is commonly cited in website accessibility compliance requirements?
ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)
What make and model is Dominic Toretto's signature black muscle car in the Fast & Furious franchise?
1970 Dodge Charger R/T
What is the maximum civil penalty per violation, per day, for Section 5 violations?
$50,120
Which regulation governs consumer vehicle lease advertising, as opposed to financing?
Regulation M
How long must dealers retain records of ads, communications, contracts, and cancellations under SB 766?
2 years
Under the TCPA, what must you have before sending marketing texts to a customer's cell phone?
Prior express written consent
What car, driven by James Bond in Goldfinger, came equipped with an ejector seat and rotating license plates?
Aston Martin DB5
What's the name of the required window sticker the FTC's Used Car Rule mandates on every used vehicle for sale?
The Buyers Guide
Name one lease-specific disclosure Reg M requires beyond financing terms.
Total amount due at signing, mileage allowance, or end-of-lease charges
What must dealers disclose about optional add-on products under SB 766?
That the add-on is not required and the vehicle can be purchased without it
What must every marketing email include, per CAN-SPAM, so recipients can stop future messages?
A clear, functioning unsubscribe/opt-out mechanism
In Ferris Bueller's Day Off, what model and year is the red Ferrari that ends up destroyed?
1961 Ferrari 250 GT California