True Motion Auto earns a commission on some product links in our content, at no extra cost to the reader. Every affiliate link is disclosed either inline ("affiliate link") or via a clearly labeled disclosure statement, in line with FTC guidance in the US and equivalent advertising-standards rules elsewhere. We do not accept payment in exchange for a positive review, and commercial relationships never override our editorial recommendations.
At a glance
| Policy point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Cost to reader | None — commission is paid by the retailer, not added to your price |
| Disclosure location | Inline label and/or top-of-content disclosure statement |
| Editorial independence | Affiliate relationships never override honest recommendations |
| Applicable standards | FTC (US) endorsement guides; equivalent bodies in other regions |
| Sponsored content | Always separately and explicitly labeled as sponsored |
What this policy covers
This page explains how True Motion Auto handles affiliate links, product recommendations and any paid partnerships across our social media channels, community roundups and commerce-adjacent content (like accessory or insurance recommendation roundups). It's written to be genuinely transparent, not to satisfy a legal minimum while burying the disclosure.
How affiliate links work here
- When you click certain product or service links in our content and make a purchase, True Motion Auto may earn a small commission from the retailer or partner.
- This commission is paid by the retailer out of their own margin — it does not add anything to the price you pay.
- We only link to products or services our editorial team would recommend regardless of the commission; the commission does not determine what gets recommended.
- Not every link is an affiliate link — many are simply direct references to manufacturers, government resources or informational pages with no commercial relationship at all.
How disclosure is applied
- Content containing affiliate links includes a clear disclosure statement, either at the top of the article/post or inline next to the relevant links.
- Social posts (Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook) with affiliate or sponsored content use platform-native disclosure tools (e.g., branded content tags) in addition to a written disclosure in the caption.
- Sponsored content — where a brand pays for a dedicated post or feature — is always explicitly labeled "Sponsored" or "Paid partnership," distinct from ordinary affiliate links.
- Comparison and "best of" roundups state plainly which entries, if any, involve an affiliate relationship, rather than leaving readers to guess.
What we don't do
We don't accept payment in exchange for a guaranteed positive review or ranking position. We don't hide affiliate relationships behind vague language, and we don't let a brand review or approve editorial content about their own product before publication as a condition of a partnership. If an affiliate partner's product genuinely underperforms in real-world community feedback, that feedback is reflected honestly, not softened.
In the US, this policy follows Federal Trade Commission (FTC) endorsement and disclosure guidance. In other regions, equivalent advertising-standards and consumer-protection rules apply and are followed to the same standard.
Questions about a specific piece of content
If you believe a specific post or article doesn't disclose a commercial relationship clearly enough, contact our editorial team through the site's contact page — this policy is actively enforced, and unclear disclosures are corrected.
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & further reading
- Federal Trade Commission — Endorsement Guides
- UK Advertising Standards Authority — influencer and affiliate marketing guidance
Figures, prices and policy details were current at the last-updated date above. Automotive pricing, incentives and regulations change frequently — verify time-sensitive details with the linked primary sources. Read our editorial policy and fact-checking standards.
