Four changes for drivers in France in February 2025 The changes include péage increases and projected lower electricity charging bills
French driving documents can now be delivered via a simplified procedure The change is designed to save public money
Car registration fees in France: Normandy rise highlights national variations By January 1, 2025 the cost for a carte grise in Normandy will have risen by 72% in two years
practical New app lets you buy or sell a car in France with no paperwork The official app offers a secure way to transfer ownership of a vehicle - we look at the process step-by-step
Can I gift granddaughter my French car? Will it need test? Cars can be gifted to family members, but handover procedure does require some administration
What documents do non-Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» need to purchase a car in France? It is easy enough to purchase a car, however If you want to register it with French plates it is important to have a valid French address
What are ‘WW’ car registration plates in France? There are a number of scenarios which may require 'WW' plates
How do you register a used car in France? We look at the steps you need to take to get a carte grise for a new or used car
What defines a classic car in France and what does it change? There are pros and cons to registering your vehicle with a carte grise de collection
How to get a déchetterie permit in France with a UK-registered car We look at how second-homeowners can visit their local tip without a ‘carte grise’ for their vehicle - or a hire car
‘Ghost’ garages, false plates, identity theft: car crime in France Criminals use stolen identities to register garage businesses and issue fake car registrations
Photo: French police stop van carrying everything plus kitchen sink The van also had tyres, bikes and stepladders in a net on its roof. French authorities can issue fines to drivers of overloaded vehicles
Do I have to change French car’s licence plate if I move department? We look into what changing address means for your car documents and the costs for updating a carte grise
Process, costs, carte grise: How to register a car in France We also explain what to do to bring a car over to France from the UK - although one specialist garage said they advise selling and buying afresh in France to avoid cost and hassle
Driving documents in France - a licence to frustrate Two more letters on the occasional perils of dealing with French bureaucracy
'300,000 backlog in carte grise system' Drivers' association claims hundreds of thousands of motorists affected by bugs in struggling online system
Delays as licence services go online New online systems for driving licences and cartes grises car registration documents have led to significant delays and problems despite being intended to simplify processes
Warning over carte grise website charges Consumer watchdog urges motorists to log directly on to official website to make changes to their car registration documents to avoid hefty 'administration fees'
Re-registering and insuring your car in France You can use an EU-registered vehicle on French roads without needing to change to French numberplates for six months but if you stay longer and you are considered to be living here, you need to re-register the vehicle at the prefecture and get new plaques d’immatriculation .
