Check the current case record when reading dealer allegations. Dismissal, settlement, and a finding of wrongdoing are different outcomes.
What to know
On October 5, the FTC dismissed its administrative complaint against Asbury Automotive Group. The agency had originally brought allegations concerning dealership add-on practices in 2024.
The dismissal order points to the procedural delays arising from separate constitutional litigation and the Commission’s assessment of its limited resources and the public interest. It is the primary record for this case update.
The order does not establish that the original allegations were proven. Nor should dismissal be described as a merits finding that every allegation was false. For shoppers, the practical habit remains the same: request an itemized price, identify optional products, and retain the paperwork you agreed to.
Understand your dealer chargesOriginal analysis and practical guidance based on the linked sources. Lead source published October 5, 2026; checked October 13, 2026.
