{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69a65c3d1fd77a7a027dad6f/6a062867efd1f558b0433851?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Dealer Fees, Transparency & The Truth About Car Buying","description":"<p>The auto industry is going through a MASSIVE shift — and customers are finally starting to feel it.</p><p><br></p><p>Bill McKinney and the crew break down FTC crackdowns, employee pricing, dealership transparency, negative equity, and why the car business is changing faster than ever.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode:</p><ul><li>FTC compliance &amp; hidden fee crackdowns</li><li>Employee pricing explained</li><li>Why some dealers struggled during COVID</li><li>Dealer fees vs real pricing transparency</li><li>Carvana’s impact on dealerships</li><li>Negative equity and long-term financing</li><li>Why customer trust matters more than ever</li><li>Mental health awareness &amp; community involvement</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Bill also opens up about the difficult decisions dealerships faced during inventory shortages and why long-term customer relationships mattered more than short-term profits.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re buying a car, trading one in, or trying to understand today’s market — this episode gives you a real behind-the-scenes look at how dealerships actually operate.</p><p>Subscribe for smarter conversations about cars, financing, dealerships, technology, and the future of driving.</p>","author_name":"RealWorks Media"}