Autotrader: consumer protection enforcement case
UK — Dept. for Science, Innovation & Technology · 2026-03-27 · UK · verified record
Themes: Consumer protection · Online marketplaces · Online platforms · Search services
Ecosystems: UK Digital Markets (DMCCA)
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating Autotrader Limited’s (‘Autotrader’) compliance with the law on unfair commercial practices under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCC Act) in relation to publishing consumer reviews and consumer review information like star ratings. cma_case GOV.UK Search API query: "digital markets"
Autotrader: consumer protection enforcement case The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating Autotrader Limited’s (‘Autotrader’) compliance with the law on unfair commercial practices under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCC Act) in relation to publishing consumer reviews and consumer review information like star ratings. Case timetable | Date | Action | |---|---| | March 2026 to September 2026 | Initial investigation: information and evidence gathering (next case update September 2026) | | 26 March 2026 | Investigation opened | Case opening 26 March…
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