FTC Secures Settlement with Stream Auto Outlet, Advancing Price Transparency for Auto-Buying Consumers
The Federal Trade Commission announced an agreement on Nov. 9 with Stream Auto Outlet, resolving claims that the Long Island, New York-based dealership group deceived consumers by advertising prices far lower than what consumers ultimately had to pay.
The proposed order prohibits Stream Auto from misrepresenting the costs or terms of acquiring a vehicle. It also requires Stream Auto's advertisements that include price to prominently display the actual price a consumer must pay for a vehicle, excluding only charges the government requires consumers to pay. In a March 2026 letter, the FTC had warned Stream that advertising a price that does not reflect all required fees was an example of an illegal pricing practice.
The Commission vote authorizing staff to file the complaint and stipulated final order was 2-0. It was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Stipulated orders have the force of law when approved and signed by the District Court judge.
(Source: Federal Trade Commission)
Source: Federal Trade Commission
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