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#430 - FTC Sends 97 Warning Letters to Car Dealers — Are You Next? | Patrick O'Brien
In this episode of the Independent Dealer Podcast, Jeff Watson and Luke Godwin sit down with Patrick O'Brien, Director of Government Relations and Compliance at NIADA, for a straight-shooting breakdown of the FTC's 97 warning letters to dealerships — what they mean, why they were sent, and what every dealer needs to do right now. From the vacated CARS rule to out-the-door pricing, Patrick pulls back the curtain on what Washington is actually doing to police market conduct in 2026.
What You'll Learn:
Why the FTC issued 97 warning letters to dealerships — and what happens next if they don't…
The skinny
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