True Motion Auto's community spaces (comments, forums, Q&A threads) are moderated for respect, relevance and honesty. We remove spam, personal attacks, off-topic promotion and misinformation about vehicles or safety. Repeat violations lead to a temporary mute, then a permanent ban. Report a problem post with the in-line "Report" link or email community@truemotionauto.com.
At a glance
| Rule area | What's expected |
|---|---|
| Tone | Disagree with ideas, not people. No insults, harassment or slurs. |
| Relevance | Stay on-topic for the article or thread you're commenting in. |
| Honesty | No fake reviews, astroturfing, or posing as a brand/dealer. |
| Promotion | No unsolicited links, affiliate codes or "DM me" sales pitches. |
| Safety claims | Don't post unverified safety-recall or defect claims as fact. |
Why we moderate
True Motion Auto's comment sections and community threads exist so readers can compare notes on real ownership experience, ask questions our articles didn't answer, and challenge us when we get something wrong. That only works if the space stays usable. Unmoderated automotive forums tend to fill with spam links, brand wars and recycled myths faster than almost any other topic, so we apply a light but consistent set of rules rather than leaving threads to self-police.
What's welcome
- Genuine ownership experience, including complaints about reliability, service or dealers.
- Corrections with a source, e.g. pointing out a spec or price that has since changed.
- Follow-up questions aimed at our editors or at other commenters.
- Constructive disagreement with an article's conclusion or methodology.
What gets removed
Spam and self-promotion
Links to unrelated products, repeated posting of the same comment across articles, and "check out my channel/shop" posts are removed on sight. Genuine business owners can request a listing through our Partnerships page instead of posting in comments.
Personal attacks and harassment
Comments that target another commenter's identity, appearance, intelligence or background are removed regardless of how the underlying car debate started. Persistent harassment of one user by another results in a ban for the aggressor.
Misinformation
We allow strong opinions about brands, but not claims presented as fact that contradict manufacturer recalls, regulator findings or our own verified reporting (for example, false claims that a vehicle has an unresolved safety recall it doesn't). We'll flag or remove these and, where useful, reply with the correct source.
Enforcement steps
- First violation: comment is removed, no notice needed for clear spam or abuse.
- Second violation within 90 days: warning sent to the account's registered email.
- Third violation: 30-day posting mute.
- Continued violations after a mute: permanent ban from commenting and forums.
Use the "Report" link under any comment, or email community@truemotionauto.com with a link to the comment. Our community team reviews reports within two business days.
Appeals
If you believe a removal or mute was a mistake, email community@truemotionauto.com with the article URL and your account name. We review every appeal manually; we don't reverse decisions automatically just because a user disagrees with the outcome.
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & further reading
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.