Reopening of France’s A13 motorway delayed as new cracks discovered Traffic built up on neighbouring roads - but the empty lanes were not completely deserted…
Can I change the number plate on my French car? Number plates contain information including a department code and regional logo
Number plate fraud: thousands of drivers a year fall victim in France Fraudsters use fake plates to rack up speeding and parking fines which are then sent to car’s real owner Where in France is it cheapest to repair a car? SEE: the 10 most stolen cars in France in 2023 €100-a-month electric car scheme closed for 2024 due to demand
Parisians vote to triple parking fees for visitors in SUVs The city’s mayor called the result ‘a clear choice from Parisians’ to fight pollution and improve road safety - but less than 6% of eligible people voted
What should you expect to pay for car insurance in France? A new barometer has found the averages by location, age, car type and no-claims history
Citroën C3 V4 car recall in France over fuel tank issue Both French and EU authorities issue recall for new model
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
Local taxes, car recalls, cold calls: 5 French practical updates Our pick of practical stories you may have missed
140,000 Peugeot cars recalled in France over brake issue Here are the vehicles affected - and what to do if you have one
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
Citroen, Peugeot, Opel: cars recalled over high emissions in France Owners are told to contact their dealership
Do police officers need reason to stop and control drivers in France? The Code de la Route is quite clear when it comes to stopping for, and presenting documents to, the police or gendarmerie
What documents do non-French people 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 Lone drivers now face fines for using carshare lane on French motorway Fraud, doctors, taxes: round up of practical articles from France Renault to launch electric car costing less than €20,000
Renault and Dacia recall five car models in France over fire risk Issues with fuel tank has caused models to face recall The official French app that makes buying or selling a used car easier What is a constat amiable and do I legally need one in my French car? Can I obtain UK car breakdown cover while living in France? Is it cheaper to have a car impounded in France than park at airport? Test yourself with 5 questions from the new French theory driving test
Are there rules for putting a ‘for sale’ sign on car on French street? In theory you could receive a fine depending on where the car is parked - we explain
France launches new-style driving theory test losing ‘trick’ questions Driving laws stay the same but the test has a new approach aimed also at making it more accessible to non-native French speakers
Lille launches scheme to pay drivers to leave car at home Locals can make up to €80 per month if they car-share, work from home or take public transport instead of their own car
Warning over scams around obligatory car checks in France Scammers are trying to convince people that the law says they must change their windscreen
How do you sell a second-hand car in France? Selling a used car in France involves considerable paperwork, including ensuring the registration and roadworthiness tests are up to date
France licence plate theft: How to avoid it, tips if you are a victim Each year there are around 20,000 cases of number plate fraud in France
French motorway breakdown fees have gone up, here is what you pay now The biggest increases are for weekend and nighttime callouts
Can I have my car serviced by another dealer in France? A reader wants to know if he can have his car serviced by any dealer in France without endangering the manufacturer’s warranty
Does France have unmarked radar cars to catch people speeding? French officials distinguish between two kinds of speed detection system carried by vehicles
Racing car built from jet tank in France Architect, Thibault Lagardère, built the car during Covid lockdowns
Delay rollout of more low-emission zones in French cities says senator There are meant to be 43 zones across France by 2025. But some think the deadline is too tight
US star to fire starting gun on 100th Le Mans 24-hour race LeBron James will join list of celebrity ‘starters’ who signal the beginning of famous endurance event
100 years of Le Mans: what makes this French car race so special? We look back at a century of speed, endurance, and crashes. Plus how to party in Le Mans if you don’t have a race ticket
Diesel drivers in France can face €1,000 bills if AdBlue system fails A consumer group has flagged up problems with a system intended to clean up exhaust fumes
French first as city brings in parking charges linked to car’s weight Lyon says the policy will allow for fairer parking charges. But critics say the move is discriminatory
What should you do if your vehicle breaks down on a French motorway? There are specific rules to be aware of such as not contacting your insurance provider for breakdown assistance
French police pose as buyers to recover €140,000 stolen Bugatti The children’s vehicle was taken during a burglary of a property in Castres, southern France
France’s vehicle safety checks are changing. Here is how Two new checks are being added to France’s mandatory vehicle roadworthiness tests, bringing the total to 136 - but not all cars will be affected
How does Emmanuel Macron want to ‘reindustrialise’ France? His plan to support French manufacturing includes reforming the bonus for buying environmentally friendly cars
Delay in phasing out green insurance tickets on cars in France The vignettes are set to be replaced by an online system
Do you get a notification when car’s contrôle technique test is due? Failing to get a test can lead to a fine and in some cases temporary confiscation of the vehicle’s registration document
Vehicle thefts rise significantly across France The worst-affected regions are Ile-de-France, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Is it worth importing an older car for use at a second home in France? We look at the pros and cons of bringing a vehicle to France for holiday usage from outside the EU
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
Second-hand cars cost 30% more in France than in 2020 Car valuation magazine l’Argus has only adjusted its depreciation rate twice before, for World War Two and the Covid lockdown
Can I register a new car in France with a foreign licence? One reader has been given conflicting information over whether they can use their US licence - or need a French one - to register a vehicle
More drivers in France opt to lease a car than buy a new one For the first time ever, lease hire has overtaken sales
Explainer: The rules of France’s contrôle technique car checks Which cars? How often? What’s checked? What happens if you fail? We explain the deadlines, penalties and regulations
Car-sharers in France can get €100 bonus even if not new app users The government has confirmed that existing users of apps such as BlaBlaCar can qualify under certain eligibility conditions
Recap: 2023 French state aid for switching to a less polluting car A new income threshold has come into force. We look at the eligibility criteria and conditions
French door-to-door car hire firm looks to all-electric future Carlili delivers vehicles to customers’ doorsteps and has capitalised on difficulties owning and parking a vehicle in cities
Drivers to be given up to €100 to start car sharing in France The aid will be given in a bid to treble the number of car-sharing journeys
French-built Land Rover stand-in finally rolls off the production line The cars should be with customers in December but high taxes may put many French drivers off buying one
French garage did not fix my car’s fault: can I get a refund? When a mechanic takes your car in for repairs in France, they are expected to fully fix the problem
Crit’Air sticker scams continue in France, online and via SMS Drivers are warned to be alert to scams about new Crit’Air (air pollution certificate) stickers for vehicles. Here is how to avoid being scammed
Second-hand cars selling for same price as new in France A shortage of new car parts has pushed up demand for second-hand models that are a couple of years old, with prices rising by 20% since early 2021
France’s most popular car is back – but not as you know it Fifty years after Renault launched its ubiquitous R5, a top designer has given it a luxurious marble and diamanté makeover
Semi-autonomous cars now permitted on some French roads Cars with the function enable the driver to take their hands off the steering wheel on slow-moving motorways, for example, but require them to remain aware
Why discontinued Citroën C15D vans are back in fashion in France The decision to stop making them led to numerous conspiracy theories but their rarity today is giving them a new lease of life as a collector’s item
Price of car repairs and tyres rising sharply in France A combination of parts shortages and increasing raw materials and workforce costs are making vehicle maintenance more and more expensive
How long can tourists drive UK-registered cars in France for? We look into driving holidays to France and whether there is a limit to how long you can keep your car here for
Can I park my car in front of my own garage in France? We look into parking laws and whether you can block access to your own property
Why drivers risk a fine in our French city if they leave engine idling In Nancy, it is illegal to leave your engine running while not driving. We asked two local officials the reasons behind the decision
Can I buy a car in France to use when I visit my second home? We explain the logistics of getting a vehicle in France as a non resident, including insurance, vehicle checks and paperwork
Why was I fined for driving UK-registered car as a French resident? Reader with a carte de séjour tells how they were recently fined by French customs over their UK-registered car
France to increase financial aids for electric bike purchases The basic funding for a standard vélo à assistance électrique will increase by around €100, providing the owner meets the eligibility criteria
France set to increase fuel refund from 18 to 30 cents in September The measure, when added to another refund announced by TotalEnergies, could reduce the price per litre to just €1.50, but critics remain sceptical
Cars by monthly subscription schemes growing in France We look at the pros and cons, some examples of cost and the influence of Netflix and Spotify
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
How to avoid falling for new car registration scam in France Scammers call victims to claim that they have damaged their car and driven off in a ‘hit and run’ accident, and then demand money from them
Has the price of a contrôle technique risen in your area of France? The cost of roadworthiness checks has stayed relatively stable for combustion engine vehicles over the past four years, but some areas have seen a rise
Am I allowed to wash my car on the street in front of my French flat? Reader’s neighbour said this is not allowed - we check out the rules
Can I get a French contrôle technique on my UK-registered car? We look at the rules for getting the French-equivalent of an MOT check on a car with UK licence plates
Two Citroën models sold in France recalled for fire hazard risk Owners are asked to contact their dealers as soon as possible
French car insurance group calls for end to green windscreen sticker They have asked the government to scrap the ‘carte verte’ scheme saying it will be easier and cheaper for police to check for uninsured drivers on an existing online database
Sign replacement, new devices: Speed camera news for drivers in France We look at the standardisation of old warning signs, a camera flashing drivers travelling within the speed limit and more
French car collector helps other owners find old tyres to fit ‘There are quite a few technical changes to the tyre body which mean modern tyres on an old car can affect performance,’ he told The Connexion
Do France’s new contrôle technique rules apply to licence-free cars? We look at whether the new requirement for two-wheeler vehicles extends to these minicars, and whether failure to comply results in a fine
2, 3, or 4 per parking space?: Tiny electric car now on sale in France At just 1.74 metres long, the licence-free Estrima Birò is hailed as the smallest quadricycle in the world but costs more than its Renault and Citroën competitors