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None of these proposed bans or guidelines seem specific to cars, so why are they being narrowly targetted at them? Bans on bait-and-switch, fraudulent fees, jun
by joosters 4y ago
None of these proposed bans or guidelines seem specific to cars, so why are they being narrowly targetted at them? Bans on bait-and-switch, fraudulent fees, junk fees, and requiring upfront disclosure of costs and conditions should apply to anything that you buy.
- kube-system 4y agoAs I understand, many of these practices are generally illegal, but this is more of a targeted refinement to address a topical pain point.
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- nerdponx 4y agoIt's just like privacy and VCR rentals. The car dealers in particular lost the "lobbying vs. public opinion" battle, but the other constituent business lobbies remain protected.
- themitigating 4y agoWhat the junk fees actually are must be specifically stated. That's why it won't work for all types of products