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This engine needs service every two years or about 15,500 miles."}},{"startTime":396.4,"endTime":426.6,"type":"term","title":"Federal Trade Commission (FTC)","url":"/glossary/federal-trade-commission-ftc","quote":"While in the US, the Federal Trade Commission or FTC is trying to crack down on that. It's warned ninety seven car dealer groups that their advertised prices need to be more transparent. For example, prices have to feature all required fees, any rebate or discount must be available to all customers, Additional down payments need to be listed, and a price can't be featured only if you sign up to use dealer financing. 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