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True Blue Car Wash Memberships

Class Action

True Blue Car Wash Memberships

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of memberships and making it difficult to cancel

ProElite Steering Wheel Covers

Class Action

ProElite Steering Wheel Covers

Allegations: Falsely advertising products as “genuine leather” when they are made of faux leather

Go Carwash Memberships

Class Action

Go Carwash Memberships

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of memberships and making it difficult to cancel

TINA.org Finds U-Haul Using Bait-and-Switch Pricing Scheme

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TINA.org Finds U-Haul Using Bait-and-Switch Pricing Scheme

MADISON, CONN. May 6, 2025 – U-Haul is engaged in a bait-and-switch pricing scheme with its $19.95 truck rental ads, according to an investigation by consumer advocacy organization truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org).…

U-Haul Needs to Pack Up Its Deceptive ‘$19.95’ Truck Ads

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U-Haul Needs to Pack Up Its Deceptive ‘$19.95’ Truck Ads

TINA.org calls on regulators to stop moving company’s bait and switch.

Tesla Needs to Pull the Plug on Its Deceptive Made in USA Claims

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Tesla Needs to Pull the Plug on Its Deceptive Made in USA Claims

TINA.org notifies electric vehicle maker for second time in three years.

Ford, Stellantis run ad campaigns touting their American heritage to influence Trump

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Ford, Stellantis run ad campaigns touting their American heritage to influence Trump

Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press

Stellantis Steers Away from Deceptive Made in USA Claims

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Stellantis Steers Away from Deceptive Made in USA Claims

MADISON, CONN. April 9, 2025 — Dutch automaker Stellantis has paused its new “American Born” campaign after getting called out by consumer advocacy organization truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org). Released in the wake…

Jeep, Dodge and Ram Pump the Brakes on Built in USA Claims Following TINA.org Inquiry

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Jeep, Dodge and Ram Pump the Brakes on Built in USA Claims Following TINA.org Inquiry

New ads came and went amid increased attention on U.S. auto manufacturing industry.

AARP Membership

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AARP Membership

The only thing more “ridiculous” than the touted benefits is the cancellation process.

Hertz’s Car Insurance

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Hertz’s Car Insurance

How this rental car company uses subterfuge to get you to pay for something you may not need.

How Investing in the Cutting Edge Can Bleed You Dry

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How Investing in the Cutting Edge Can Bleed You Dry

What consumers should know about software tethering.

Whistle Express Car Wash

Class Action

Whistle Express Car Wash

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that customers who purchase a single car wash are automatically enrolled in a monthly “Wash Club” subscription

CarMax

Class Action

CarMax

Allegations: Falsely advertising that vehicles undergo a “rigorous 125 point inspection”

USAA Insurance

Class Action

USAA Insurance

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that the company is “member owned” and representing that current and former military and their family members qualify for membership

What You Should Know about Used Cars and Open Recalls

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What You Should Know about Used Cars and Open Recalls

It may surprise you.

Volkswagen and Audi Vehicles

Class Action

Volkswagen and Audi Vehicles

Allegations: Falsely advertising that vehicles equipped with autonomous emergency braking systems alert drivers to and prevent collisions when the systems do not work as advertised in real world driving conditions…

AutoZone

Class Action

AutoZone

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that the company safeguards consumers’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach in May 2023

Lexus and Toyota Vehicles Equipped with 3G