Which of the following constitutes deceptive bait advertising that must be avoided?

• A. Advertising a vehicle at a low price with hidden fees or non-available model.
• B. Advertising with full price disclosure and in-stock model.
• C. Advertising only the color of the vehicle.
• D. Bait advertising that misleads by showing an attractive price for a model not in stock or with hidden terms.

Answer: (D)

Deceptive bait advertising happens when a dealer lures you with a tempting price but can’t or won’t provide that exact deal, often by advertising a model that isn’t in stock or by hiding terms that change the final price. The best choice captures this idea explicitly: it describes bait advertising as misleads by showing an attractive price for a model not in stock or with hidden terms. That wording directly addresses the tactic of promoting a deal to attract customers while not delivering the advertised vehicle or clearly disclosed terms. Advertising a low price with hidden fees or a model not in stock is related, but the strongest description focuses on the deceptive lure and the unfulfilled offer. Advertising only the color isn’t a price-driven lure, and advertising with full price disclosure and an in-stock model presents a legitimate offer rather than bait.