We Break Down Car Ads, Car Shows, And Emissions Rules!

In Wheel Time Podcast · May 5, 2026 · 29m · transcript

Car ads can feel like a game you’re meant to lose, and we’re not letting that slide. We dig into the FTC’s warning letters sent to dozens of dealerships and major dealer groups over suspected illegal advertising practices and break down what the agency is targeting, including price ads that don’t reflect the true out-the-door cost. If you’ve ever shown up for a “deal” that magically required financing, a huge down payment, or a rebate you could never qualify for, you’ll recognize exactly why this matters.

Then we take a turn into the kind of story only car people can appreciate: a pair of…