Second-hand cars: Understand new French tax that looms The new ‘malus écologique’ will be calculated based on CO2 emissions, weight, and kilometrage
New rules are killing off older cars unable to adapt in France EU safety regulations include a range of high-end technological updates that older models may not be able to satisfy
What is the HistoVec website in France and how can it help drivers? Transparency is key when it comes to buying second hand cars
practical New French website helps you donate an old car to a good cause The platform finds your nearest ‘charity’ garage, plus tax breaks for the donor
Second-hand car prices to rise in France amid new car part shortages The supply chain has been disrupted by Covid and the war in Ukraine. We look at tips from an expert when buying a used vehicle
Reader experience: Buying a used car with French hand holding service Peter Buckley knew what he wanted from a second-hand car but needed expert help to find it, check it and buy it. He shares his review of a support service in France
Meet the French brothers who are transforming the used car market Business is booming for Stimcar founders Yann and Jean-François Brazeau - the firm reconditions second-hand cars for dealers and has plans to expand across Europe
Experts can limit risk of a second-hand car purchase in France Using an independent expert to check the vehicle and its history first can save you in the long run. It can also help you to negotiate the price down
How to avoid second-hand car sale kilometrage scams in France We summarise six ways to avoid being caught out when buying a used car; plus, the top 20 most-tampered with second-hand vehicle models
Why now is the best time to sell a second-hand car in France Fewer cars being built is driving increased demand for second-hand models, with prices for newer second-hand cars almost equivalent to new vehicle costs
More information now available on second-hand cars in France Buyers of used cars in France can now visit the government’s HistoVec service to see official details of a vehicle’s history and its contrôles techniques
Are used-car buyers covered in French law? Buyers of used cars are only covered in exceptional circumstances by a guarantee in French law that protects the public against hidden faults in items sold to them.
Why are second-hand cars SO expensive in France? A look at the forecourt of any car showroom in France is enough. Second-hand prices are exceptionally high – but why?
Is it usual to be charged a malus on second-hand car? I was shocked to be charged a malus (penalty) fee on a second-hand car. Is this a new law? N.P. Labrador Tag Feed
