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BYD used the ad to offer buyers up to €10,000 ($11,800) to those who bought a car and traded in a vehicle with a wet timing belt. That just happens to describe the timing system used in Stellantis’ PureTech engines, which run belts through a constant oil bath. These engines have been at the center of several recalls and warranty extensions linked to long-term reliability issues.

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[-] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 months ago

But it's neither unfair or misleading. Those belts are a known problem.

[-] QWho@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

I think the rules are there to prevent a slippery slope. Ads, which I personally oppose as a whole, can always state positive thinks about the own brand.

[-] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 months ago

The rules are there to protect a large corporation and keep them selling defective products to customers.

[-] QWho@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

True. But BYD is also a very, very large corporation.

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