buy a car in France

How to buy a car in France.

Buying your own car in France is a necessity that you should provide for yourself after migrating to this country for permanent residence.In this article, we will not consider the option of buying a car from a dealership. We will go through the most challenging pathway - buying a used car in France. For some unknown reason, the local population has decided that their cars "do not age" and finding a suitable option is very problematic,The selection parameters you should adhere to are:

1. Maximum acceptable mileage - 100,000 km;

2. A five-seater car, preferably of a French brand, so that in the future you do not spend too much on repairs.

The sequence of actions is as follows:1. You need to understand which brand of car you prefer and assess your budget, acceptable mileage, and (type/engine capacity).

2. It is strongly recommended to call and arrange an in-person inspection, especially if you speak French at least at a basic level. You should prepare questions in advance so as not to forget anything. For example, here is one of them (Are you the first owner, if not, what number owner are you?). When you find a suitable offer on the website, call and schedule a meeting, and then come for the car inspection.

Read more about how to buy a car in France on the EVRO AUTO PRO website.

It would be great if the seller invites you to the exact location specified in the documentation for their vehicle. Even if it is not the case, do not panic; the most important thing is that the car's condition and the documents for it are in order.

What documentation should be checked when buying a car in France:A honest seller must provide you with the following for verification:

1. The document called 'carte grise' for this car, similar to our technical passport. To avoid hassle, take a photo or scan it so you can study it at home (there is really no need to rush in these matters).Please note:

On the date of the vehicle card, if it is too new - there is a risk of resale of the vehicle, do not hesitate to ask 'why is the card completely new?'

2. Any honest seller has a document reflecting the history of all their visits to garages, the lack of such a documented history regarding the car's condition is a first sign that something is being hidden from you. We advise you not to be shy and call there to verify if there is any falsification.

3. 'certificat de non-gage' (Certificate of No Debt).

4. Be sure to compare them with the information stated on the card:- Documents confirming ownership;- Driving license;- Passport;- Utility bills for the last 3 months.

Please note!5. If the vehicle is more than four years old, it must have successfully passed the 'controle technique'. In other words, it is a technical inspection that was completed no later than six months ago.

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