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FTC Drops Its “Payment Packing” Case Against Three Texas Car Dealerships: What It Means If You Were Charged for Add-Ons You Didn’t Want

On October 5, 2026, the FTC dismissed its two-year-old complaint accusing three Asbury-owned Texas dealerships of “payment packing” and charging buyers for add-ons they never agreed to. The allegations were never decided. Here’s why the case ended, and why car buyers can still fight hidden add-on charges under state law.

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