Which act is associated with the practice of misleading buyers about vehicle availability?

The term "Bait and Switch" specifically refers to a deceptive marketing practice where a seller advertises a product or service at a low price to attract customers, only to inform them that the product is either unavailable or not as represented. Instead, the seller encourages them to purchase a more expensive product or service. This tactic misleads buyers by creating the illusion of availability for a desirable item, only to switch them to a different, often less favorable, option.

In the context of vehicle sales, it is common for unscrupulous dealers to advertise enticing deals on vehicles that they do not actually have in stock. Once potential buyers arrive, they might find out that the advertised vehicle is no longer available and are then pushed towards a different car, often one that is more expensive or not what they originally sought.

Other options like "Price Gouging," "False Advertising," and "Deceptive Trade Practices" do address issues of dishonesty in marketing and sales but do not specifically capture the essence of the misleading strategy of attracting customers with one offer and then switching them to another product or service. Thus, "Bait and Switch" is the most accurate term associated with the practice described.