The Dealer 5 | June 12, 2015

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While people shop at Costco for vats of mayonnaise and jumbo boxes of cereal, they also can buy something else: a car. At a bargain price. Dealers beware.

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Sergio Marchionne says the auto industry needs more mergers. Maybe he’s right, but history shows us to bring in the mine sweepers for something like that.

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The FTC requires dealers to post a “Buyers Guide” on used vehicles. An Arkansas dealership didn’t do that. Bad move. It now must pony up a $90,000 no-posting penalty. 

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Two consumer groups claim used-car giant CarMax sells unrepaired recalled vehicles, yet runs ads touting its rigorous inspection process. They want investigators on the case.