FTC Extends Used Car Rule – 3 Million Hours of Dealer Paperwork
Published Date: 2/25/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Trade Commission wants to keep collecting info under the Used Car Rule for three more years, helping buyers get clear info when shopping for used cars. This affects used car dealers and involves about 3.17 million hours of work and $88.5 million in costs each year. If you have thoughts, speak up by March 27, 2026!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Used Car Dealers Keep Compliance Burden
The FTC is asking OMB to extend the information-collection clearance for the Used Car Rule for an additional three years. That collection imposes about 3,166,352 annual burden hours on used car dealers and annual costs of $69,216,455 in labor plus $19,300,000 in non-labor costs (about $88.5 million per year).
Buyers Guide Disclosure Continues
The Used Car Rule continues to require that used car dealers display a 'Buyers Guide' on each used car offered for sale that shows warranty coverage and other information to help purchasers. This rule is in effect as the FTC seeks a three-year extension of the related information collection, with current clearance expiring on February 28, 2026.
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this federal register document means for your household, plus every other regulation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-20143, Rule on Impersonation of Government and Businesses
The FTC is planning new rules to stop scams where fake websites or social media accounts pretend to be the government or real businesses to trick people out of money. This affects online platforms like search engines and social media sites, which may have to change how they handle these impersonation scams. The FTC wants your thoughts by November 30, 2026, before making any final decisions.
2026-20078, Petition for Rulemaking of Malik Tony Singleton
Malik Tony Singleton asked the Federal Trade Commission to create new rules that protect consumers from tricky business practices, especially around automated decisions and keeping records. This could affect anyone who buys stuff or uses services that rely on computers to make choices. People have until October 30, 2026, to share their thoughts, and these changes might make companies more honest and clear, possibly saving consumers money and hassle.
2026-19598, Rules of Practice
The FTC is updating its rules to drop a confusing post-job approval step for former employees, making it easier to hire experts like economists and tech pros. They’re keeping ethics rules but clarifying what happens if someone breaks them. These changes kick in on September 24, 2026, with no new costs, just smoother, fairer rules for everyone involved.
2026-19597, Rules of Practice
The FTC is updating its rules to make things clearer and smoother for everyone involved. These changes affect how staff handle information requests, assign judges, and manage public records, with some new deadlines and procedures starting September 24, 2026. No big money changes here—just smarter, faster government work for businesses and the public.
2026-19289, FleetCor Technologies; Analysis of Proposed Consent Order To Aid Public Comment
FleetCor Technologies is facing charges for unfair business practices, and the FTC has proposed a deal to fix these issues. FleetCor must follow new rules to stop these practices, and the public can share their thoughts by October 22, 2026. This agreement aims to protect customers and keep FleetCor honest without any immediate fines mentioned.
2026-18853, Civil Penalty Inflation Adjustments
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) won’t raise any fines in 2026 because the government couldn’t get the inflation data needed to update them. So, businesses and folks facing penalties will see the same fine amounts as in 2025. This freeze kicks in starting September 15, 2026, keeping things steady for now.
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2026-03709, Proposed Collection: 30-Day Comment Request; The Clinical Trials Reporting Program (CTRP) Database (NCI)
The National Cancer Institute wants your thoughts on their Clinical Trials Reporting Program (CTRP) database, which tracks cancer research studies. If you’re involved in clinical trials or just curious, now’s your chance to comment before March 27, 2026. This helps keep the database accurate and useful without adding extra costs or paperwork burdens.
Next: 2026-03712, Proposed Information Collection Activity; Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program: Demographic and Service Utilization Data Report and Performance Measurement Data Report
The Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program is updating how it collects annual data from tribal grant recipients. They’re simplifying the Demographic and Service Utilization Data Report to make reporting easier, keeping the Performance Measurement Data Report the same, and stopping the Quarterly Performance Report. These changes help save time and keep the program running smoothly, with public comments open until April 27, 2026.