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And now that car dealer ads have to specify the exact car they're referring to (by VIN or stock number), that one car will often be the only one the amazing deal applies to and once it's gone, so is the deal.

At least somebody can actually get that deal now, so it's better I guess.

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> And now that car dealer ads have to specify the exact car they're referring to (by VIN or stock number), that one car will often be the only one the amazing deal applies to and once it's gone, so is the deal.

Sure, if its just one they have to identify it and say something like “1 at this price” but that also tells you up front what the deal is.

It's additionally better because you now have the option to call and ask "Is the car from the ad still available and will you hold it for me until I arrive?"

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