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Automakers curb dealer ads showing discounted car prices online

A growing number of automakers are restricting how dealers can advertise discounts, making it harder for shoppers to find the lowest price online.

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What to know

  • More automakers are limiting how dealers can advertise discounted prices online.
  • The practical effect is that the lowest price may still exist but is harder for shoppers to find before visiting or negotiating with a dealer.
  • Coverage on this development is limited to brief syndicated wire items with no named automaker or dealer sources yet.

“Car shoppers may have a harder time finding the lowest advertised price as more automakers limit dealer discount advertising.”

Chris Pugh, Reporter · Cleveland.com ↗ · Sep 20

Automakers Manufacturers imposing new advertising limitsCar dealers Retailers affected by manufacturer advertising rulesCar shoppers Consumers searching for vehicle deals

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    Automakers restrict dealer discount advertising online

    Multiple regional outlets report that more automakers are limiting how dealers can advertise discounted prices, making it harder for car shoppers to find the lowest advertised price online.

    • The car deal may still be there. Finding it is becoming the challenge https://www. nj.com/news/2026/09/the-car-de al-may-still-be-there-finding-it-is-becoming-the-challenge.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into New Jersey news @ new-jersey-news-NJcom

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