Connecticut Auto Auctions

Dealer-focused auto auctions across Connecticut. Use the weekly highlights to see what typically runs by day, then scroll for the full list of locations.

Sale days and times can change. Always confirm directly with the auction.
Weekly sale highlights
Recurring weekly dealer sales by day. This is not a complete list of all lanes or specialty runs.

Monday

  • CarMax Hartford
    Dealer auction – typically Monday morning (verify time)

Tuesday

Wednesday

All Connecticut dealer auto auctions
Major dealer-only and independent dealer auctions across Connecticut. Salvage and public auctions are excluded.
East Windsor, CT
Sale day: Wednesday (dealer-only)
Hamden, CT
Sale day: Tuesday (~10:15 am)
Meriden, CT
Sale days: Tuesday afternoon & Thursday morning
Hartford, CT
Sale day: Monday (dealer-only, check CarMax Auctions for current time)

This directory focuses on dealer-only wholesale auctions. Smaller local, public, or salvage-focused auctions are not included. For more information, see Connecticut duplicate title and temporary tag process.

Connecticut auction market overview
Context for dealers sourcing wholesale inventory in Connecticut.
Auction locations ~4–5 dealer/wholesale auctions
Major platforms Manheim Connecticut, ADESA Boston (nearby), independent
Primary hubs Hartford, New Haven, Norwalk
Transport note Connecticut is in the dense Northeast corridor. Many dealers also buy at Manheim Boston and NJ auctions. Transport from Hartford to NYC is ~$150–250/unit.
Title note Connecticut DMV processes titles electronically. Title must be transferred within 60 days. In-transit tags available for out-of-state dealers moving vehicles to their lot.

Dealer tip: CT's proximity to New York and Boston auction markets gives dealers three major metro markets within a few hours. Off-lease and corporate fleet vehicles from NYC-area companies often run through CT auctions.