Sec.14-65-3. Additional requirements for motor vehicle auctions open to the public

The following provisions shall apply only to dealer to public auctions:

(a) The auction dealer conducting such dealer to public auction shall warrant at the time of sale that the auction dealer is the owner of any vehicle offered for sale at such auction, that such vehicle is sold free and clear of all encumbrances, and that the dealer shall furnish each purchaser with all documents necessary to register the vehicle.

(b) Each motor vehicle to be offered for sale at auction shall be made available for examination and demonstration at the place of business of such auction dealer during the full business day preceding the day of the auction. Such business day shall not be less than eight (8) consecutive hours. During this period the auction dealer shall make available to any prospective purchaser an accurate written statement as to the condition of such motor vehicle and the terms of any guarantee or warrantee, or that the vehicle is not subject to any guarantee or warrantee. Such statement shall contain but need not be limited to the vehicle model year, make, last owner (not including the seller), mileage, state where the vehicle was last registered, general condition, duration of warranty, whether or not the vehicle is fit for operation on the highway, and any other terms and conditions relating to such sale as required by the commissioner. Any vehicle with a branded certificate of title shall be presented for, and shall pass, inspection as provided in section 14-103a of the general statutes prior to its sale.

(c) At the time of offering a motor vehicle for sale at auction, and immediately before accepting bids thereon, the auctioneer shall read the statement of condition as provided under subsection (b) of this section. Such reading shall be performed with sufficient clarity and volume, or amplified in a manner so as to be heard by those in attendance at such auction.

(d) Immediately following completion of the bidding on a vehicle, the auction dealer shall provide the successful bidder with an opportunity to examine such vehicle to determine whether or not the vehicle conforms to the written statement of condition required under subsection (b) of this section. If upon inspection the vehicle is found not to conform to said statement, the bidder may withdraw the bid. If the vehicle is accepted by such purchaser, the provisions of section 14-62 of the Connecticut general statutes relating to dealer sales shall prevail.

(Effective February 17, 1970; Amended May 27, 1997)