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Five Laws That Protect You at the Dealership
Know your rights at the dealership! Learn the five federal laws protecting car buyers and what to do when a dealer crosses the line.
Roosevelt Gist and Roosevelt break down the five federal laws that protect you in a car deal, who actually enforces them in 2026, and a five-step plan for when a dealership or lender crosses the line. Includes the CFPB’s 2025 complaint numbers, this year’s changes to fair lending rules, and a Green Book Moment spotlight on the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund.
What You Learn in This Episode:
The five federal laws that protect car buyers: TILA, ECOA, FCRA, the FTC Used Car Rule, and the FTC Holder Rule
The deadlines that start the day you sign — one year for TILA, five years for ECOA
What changed in 2026: the CFPB’s Regulation B rule on disparate impact, the CFPB’s leadership and funding fight, and California’s CARS Act
Which agency handles which problem — CFPB, FTC, Justice Department, or your state attorney general
How to find a consumer protection attorney, often with no upfront cost
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