FTC, Connecticut secure $4 million settlement with Nissan dealer over unauthorized fees - CBT News
FTC and Connecticut secured a $4 million settlement with a Nissan dealer over unauthorized fees, signaling heightened enforcement against deceptive add-on charges in auto sales.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Auto Dealer F&I Compliance space on August 20, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Franchise dealers, independent used-car dealers, BHPH dealers, and F&I managers nationwide, especially those in Connecticut. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediate action recommended; no specific deadline provided in the source.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Auto Dealer F&I Compliance continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
A $4 million settlement was reached, highlighting the FTC's and state's focus on unauthorized fees and add-on products in auto dealerships.
Who it affects
Franchise dealers, independent used-car dealers, BHPH dealers, and F&I managers nationwide, especially those in Connecticut.
What you must do
Review all finance and insurance (F&I) practices to ensure no unauthorized fees are charged; audit add-on product disclosures and obtain proper consumer consent.
Deadline
Immediate action recommended; no specific deadline provided in the source.
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