Connecticut Administrative Code
Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline
63 - Motor Vehicle Dealers and Repairers Licensing and Operation
Section 14-63-2 - Requirements for new car dealer
Universal Citation: CT Reg of State Agencies 14-63-2
Current through September 9, 2024
The following minimum requirements for qualification as a new car dealer are established:
(a) Previous experience: At least one of the following:
(1) In some other line of endeavor;
(2) as a former employee of a
dealer;
(3) as a former member of a
firm having a dealer's license.
(b) Personal:
(1) Two recommendations from former employers
or business associates;
(2) two
credit statements from reputable business firms;
(3) (1) and (2) shall be furnished for each
member of a firm.
(c) Franchise:
(1) A contract
approved by the parent company;
(2)
a statement that a contract is in force from a factory or distributor on file
with the department of motor vehicles.
(d) Place of business:
(1) Approved by local authority in accordance
with section
14-54
of the general statutes;
(2)
approved by the commissioner of motor vehicles.
(e) Proper facilities:
(1) For the display and storage of new and
used motor vehicles;
(2) a repair
department capable of taking care of at least two motor vehicles
simultaneously, exclusive of a grease pit or rack;
(3) an office and parts department suitable
to conduct business. The requirements of this subsection may be waived for a
second or additional license, provided the location for which such license is
applied for is adjacent to a location licensed by such applicant under section
14-52
of the general statutes and complies with the other provisions of this
regulation.
(f) Personnel and equipment:
(1) At
least one mechanic having thorough knowledge of the product handled;
(2) sufficient tools and equipment for proper
servicing.
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