The FTC Used Car Rule, Explained
The Federal Trade Commission’s Used Car Rule requires dealers to post a Buyers Guide on every used vehicle for sale — disclosing warranty coverage and whether the sale is "as is." The Rule does not cover private-party sales, which is one reason a pre-purchase inspection matters: no Buyers Guide, no implied warranty, no recourse after the cash clears.
The Federal Trade Commission’s Used Car Rule requires dealers to post a Buyers Guide on every used vehicle for sale — disclosing warranty coverage and whether the sale is "as is." The Rule does not cover private-party sales, which is one reason a pre-purchase inspection matters: no Buyers Guide, no implied warranty, no recourse after the cash clears.
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