{"id":1408,"date":"2023-08-07T13:51:10","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T11:51:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/?p=1408"},"modified":"2025-01-22T09:51:57","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T08:51:57","slug":"importing-a-french-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/importing-a-french-car\/","title":{"rendered":"Importing a French Car: Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e74fb9d5aaf\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e74fb9d5aaf\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/importing-a-french-car\/#What_should_you_pay_attention_to_when_selecting_a_French_car\" >What should you pay attention to when selecting a French car?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/importing-a-french-car\/#How_to_check_a_car_from_France\" >How to check a car from France?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/importing-a-french-car\/#Importing_a_French_car_yourself\" >Importing a French car yourself<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/importing-a-french-car\/#Importing_a_car_via_an_agent\" >Importing a car via an agent<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/importing-a-french-car\/#Driving_a_French_car_back\" >Driving a French car back<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/importing-a-french-car\/#Where_to_look_for_a_car_on_the_French_market\" >Where to look for a car on the French market?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/importing-a-french-car\/#What_are_the_most_popular_imported_French_cars\" >What are the most popular imported French cars?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/importing-a-french-car\/#Car_registration_%E2%80%93_step_by_step\" >Car registration \u2013 step by step<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/importing-a-french-car\/#Documents_required_for_registering_a_French_car\" >Documents required for registering a French car<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/importing-a-french-car\/#Translating_the_documents\" >Translating the documents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/importing-a-french-car\/#The_most_important_document_to_be_translated_is_the_purchase_and_sale_agreement_This_is_why_many_people_decide_to_sign_two_language_versions_of_this_document_at_once_It_allows_registering_the_car_more_easily_and_avoids_translation_costs_You_dont_need_to_translate_the_vehicle_registration_book\" >The most important document to be translated is the purchase and sale agreement. This is why many people decide to sign two language versions of this document at once. It allows registering the car more easily and\u00a0avoids translation costs. You don\u2019t need to translate the vehicle registration book.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/importing-a-french-car\/#Technical_review_of_the_vehicle\" >Technical review of the vehicle<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/importing-a-french-car\/#How_to_check_a_car_from_France-2\" >How to check a car from France?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/importing-a-french-car\/#Disadvantages_of_French_cars\" >Disadvantages of French cars<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/importing-a-french-car\/#Is_it_worth_buying_a_French_car\" >Is it worth buying a French car?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/importing-a-french-car\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/importing-a-french-car\/#Is_France_really_a_source_of_cars_in_excellent_condition\" >Is France really a source of cars in excellent condition?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/importing-a-french-car\/#Which_cars_dominate_among_the_imported_from_France\" >Which cars dominate among the imported from France?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Importing cars from the European Union is a very popular practice, which many people and specialized companies opt for. They mainly look for savings compared to the domestic market and good quality from abroad,<\/span><b>\u00a0accordingly to the widespread opinion on imported cars<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, such thinking is often fatal, as a result of which the vehicles brought into the country are sometimes full of problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>*<strong>The information given in the article concerns only the Polish regulations.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After importing a car, however, you must, of course, register it<\/span><b>\u00a0and complete a number of other mandatory formalities <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(you can easily find the list and the way of doing things on the Internet). How to do it in accordance with the law and\u00a0<\/span><b>within all the time limits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? What else is involved in importing a French car, and what risks would you have to face in such a case? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that every EU market \u2014 including France \u2013 is characterized by a particular specificity of vehicles, their technical condition resulting from the frivolous approach of drivers \u2013 especially regarding the condition of the bodywork. In the land on the Loire, minor damage to the bodywork typically occurs as a souvenir after fighting for every inch of parking space in the city center.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_pay_attention_to_when_selecting_a_French_car\"><\/span><b>What should you pay attention to when selecting a French car?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People looking for a French car should keep in mind certain factors\u00a0<\/span><b>that ultimately impact the total price of the car you\u2019re interested in. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the end, the imported car is supposed to serve for the next several years and must not have defects concealed by its previous owner\u00a0<\/span><b>or rich accident history<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. While browsing the offers, you should <\/span><b>at\u00a0least<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pay attention to the following variables:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the manufacture year,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">temporary deregistration matter,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mileage,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MTPL insurance expiry date,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">done car reviews,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the car\u2019s legal status,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">number of owners,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">technical condition of the vehicle.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>When looking for a used vehicle<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it is a good idea to take <\/span><b>a\u00a0longer moment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0to check the selected\u00a0<\/span><b>vehicle<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>and, above all<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, its technical condition. When browsing used cars in this country, you will come across a completely different technical culture than e.g., in Germany. Don&#8217;t ask the current owner about the scratches or small dents \u2013 without his answer, it is known that they were created during parking skirmishes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><div class=\"info-frame-container info-frame-magnifier info-iframe-border--blue\">\n      <div class=\"info-frame-icon info-frame-magnifier\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-header info-frame-header-orange\">Pay attention<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-content\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All factors should be carefully analyzed, including obtaining a registration number and\u00a0the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.pl\/numer-vin\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VIN number<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>\u2013 if you&#8217;re dealing with an honest seller, obtaining this data should not be a problem<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><\/div>\n    <\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the basis of this\u00a0<\/span><b>information<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can check the most important\u00a0<\/span><b>records\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of the vehicle. <\/span><b>A used French car<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a very popular solution. In order to do so, you need to buy the exit plates, pay the excise, and complete a series of other formalities connected to car registration. Then, a French car can be legally driven on the roads. Some French commissioners or private sellers without hesitation agree to draw up a sales purchase agreement in various language versions, thanks to which you should be able to avoid the additional expense of translating this document when registering &#8211; <\/span><b>although many communication departments still require a translation of bilingual contracts into English<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Cars originating from the French market are very desired. This is largely due to their technical condition, bodywork condition (in terms of corrosion, not aesthetics), and relatively smaller mileage than it is the case in imported\u00a0<\/b><b>German cars<\/b><b>, for example. Customers especially value the absence of corrosion, thanks to milder winter in the majority of France&#8217;s territory, where harmful for car body salt is not used.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_check_a_car_from_France\"><\/span><b>How to check a car from France?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Used cars from France are very popular, but their shipment requires careful planning. The distance between the point of destination and France could be quite substantial,\u00a0<\/span><b>which consists of the lion\u2019s share of the total cost connected to the logistics of this undertaking<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There are several methods of shipping a French car. It is worth choosing one of them when looking for\u00a0a car \u2013\u00a0<\/span><b>this way you will avoid additional expenses and chaos.\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the purchase, you should receive a vehicle registration book from the seller, the so-called Carte grise (certificat d&#8217;immatriculation).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u00a0<div class=\"check-vin-btn-container check-vin-btn-container--blue\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"check-vin-btn--arrow\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<iframe id=\"ASD-PA-0005010200-31-906\" title=\"Purchase the autoDNA reports in a bundle\" src=\"https:\/\/afilio.autodna.com\/ext\/load\/0005010200\/31?p_label=Check+VIN+number&p_color=blue\" style=\"width: 271px; height: 59px; border: 0;\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">PA.load(\"0005010200-31-906\", \"packages\");<\/script>\r\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Carte-grise_french-vehicle-registration-certificate.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2731 size-full\" title=\"Carte grise french vehicle registration certificate\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Carte-grise_french-vehicle-registration-certificate.jpg\" alt=\"Carte grise french vehicle registration certificate\" width=\"897\" height=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Carte-grise_french-vehicle-registration-certificate.jpg 897w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Carte-grise_french-vehicle-registration-certificate-175x300.jpg 175w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Carte-grise_french-vehicle-registration-certificate-598x1024.jpg 598w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Carte-grise_french-vehicle-registration-certificate-768x1315.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Carte-grise_french-vehicle-registration-certificate-624x1069.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 897px) 100vw, 897px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importing_a_French_car_yourself\"><\/span><b>Importing a French car yourself<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When deciding on a car imported from France, it is worth driving a selected copy to the workshop before finalizing the purchase. You should check the used car in terms of compliance with documentation, its accident history, and of course, its mechanical condition. Remember that even a model with an attractive low mileage may struggle with certain issues and years of neglect. Increased vigilance should be aroused in you by an offer at an attractive price \u2013 for some reason, a given copy is priced significantly cheaper than the others. <\/span><b>The cost of a basic car inspection service at the diagnostic station is about 50 Euros<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you decide to visit a service point and have a more thorough inspection done, the price of such service might amount up to 200 Euro or more. The price depends on i.a. whether you decide to visit an authorized service point or an independent auto repair shop. Of course, the cost of the checks depends also on the brand of the car, as well as its manufacture year and the level of construction complexity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Importing-french-cars-infographic-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2940 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Importing-french-cars-infographic-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Importing French Cars \u2013 Infographic explaining processes and procedures.\" width=\"899\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Importing-french-cars-infographic-scaled.jpg 899w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Importing-french-cars-infographic-105x300.jpg 105w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Importing-french-cars-infographic-360x1024.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Importing-french-cars-infographic-768x2186.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Importing-french-cars-infographic-719x2048.jpg 719w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Importing-french-cars-infographic-624x1777.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 899px) 100vw, 899px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The simpler the car, the lower the price. The price will be different for a 15-year-old Volkswagen Golf and for a 5-year-old BMW 5 Series. When it comes to the more expensive cars, it is better not to save up on a thorough inspection. During the visit to the service points, the language might be a problem, as, unfortunately, French mechanics are most likely not eager to speak English. To get answers to your questions about the technical condition of your car, it is worth asking for help from a person who is fluent in French.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can ship a French car yourself, by driving it. Then, you will need to take into consideration the costs of fuel and the temporary license plates\u00a0<\/span><b>along with the insurance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They cost several dozen Euros. A short-term insurance is also important to pay attention to. It allows you to legally exit France, it is necessary to purchase an MTPL insurance. Temporary insurance is valid for 30 days, after which you need to buy its full version<\/span><b>\u00a0in the country where you want to register your car. <\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The travel to France, the car pick-up location, and car search expenses also need to be added to the final total cost. <\/span><b>Including the flight or bus ticket price, accommodation, and food costs, you will end up with a non-trivial amount required for the entire logistics connected to the private import. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is the costs of broadly understood logistics in the case of private import that make used cars ultimately cost much more. However, there are other ways to find considerable savings \u2013 such as joint transport on a tow truck.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another element of planning an independent car trip is the organization of a return trip by means of a ride. In addition to fuel costs, you need to take into account road fees. For more information, see the article on vignettes and motorway fees in Europe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><div class=\"info-frame-container info-frame-bulb info-iframe-border--yellow\">\n      <div class=\"info-frame-icon info-frame-bulb\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-header info-frame-header-blue\">Important<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-content\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The owner of a car also has to get exit plates<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><\/div>\n    <\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll get them from the French register office, which probably requires a translator\u2019s help. <\/span><b>Unfortunately, the French are reluctant to speak English, even if they know the language perfectly<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Temporary license plates are necessary if you want to import a car on your own. Then, you can replace the temporary license plates with the ones issued by your country\u2019s register office\u00a0<\/span><b>\u2013 issuing them completes the car registration.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The owner of a car from France also has to get exit plates. You\u2019ll get them from the French register office, which probably requires a translator\u2019s help. Temporary license plates are necessary if you want to import a car on your own. Then, you can replace the temporary license plates for the ones issued by the register office \u2013 <\/span><b>issuing them completes the car registration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importing_a_car_via_an_agent\"><\/span><b>Importing a car via an agent<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using the help of a transport company is a convenient way of importing a car. This involves transporting the car on a tow truck,<\/span><b>\u00a0which allows you to spread the cost of transport over several other vehicles \u2013 customers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><b>You have to prepare for this purpose\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">quite a sum, depending on your localization \u2013 from a couple of hundreds dollars to a couple of thousands. You can easily make a reservation for a tow truck online, specifying the time and place of loading.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s also an option of purchasing an already shipped car, available within your country,\u00a0<\/span><b>or even commissioning a specialized company to search for a particular model<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In such case, you need to remember to provide the vehicle card\u00a0<\/span><b>and all other required documents,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0properly conclude a purchase and sale agreement, and check whether the car has valid\u00a0MTPL insurance <\/span><b>\u2013 before entering public roads<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><div class=\"check-vin-btn-container check-vin-btn-container--orange\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"check-vin-btn--arrow\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<iframe id=\"ASD-PA-0005010200-31-906\" title=\"Purchase the autoDNA reports in a bundle\" src=\"https:\/\/afilio.autodna.com\/ext\/load\/0005010200\/31?p_label=Check+VIN+number&p_color=orange\" style=\"width: 271px; height: 59px; border: 0;\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">PA.load(\"0005010200-31-906\", \"packages\");<\/script>\r\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Driving_a_French_car_back\"><\/span><b>Driving a French car back<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a car has proper exit plates, then it can enter the territory of any European country. If driving such a vehicle is forbidden, and the registration office refused to issue the required documents, then the car can enter the country via a tow truck. In such a case, you must not enter borders driving the vehicle on your own. The help of professional companies is necessary in such cases. After registering the vehicle, you should immediately purchase an MTPL insurance,\u00a0<\/span><b>on the same day you receive the vehicle registration card.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_look_for_a_car_on_the_French_market\"><\/span><b>Where to look for a car on the French market?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When looking for a car on the French market, it is best to do an initial search online, browsing through offers from different regions. You can choose from auction portals for private sellers and dealers, or auction sites. In the first case, it is worth visiting such websites as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/autoscout24.fr\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">autoscout24.fr<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/paruvendu.fr\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">paruvendu.fr<\/span><\/a>,<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/auto123.com\/fr\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">auto123.com\/fr<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_2921\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/imported-french-cars-auction-website-screencapture-autoscout24-fr.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2921\" class=\"wp-image-2921 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/imported-french-cars-auction-website-screencapture-autoscout24-fr-1024x957.webp\" alt=\"Screen capture of an auction website for imported French cars - AutoScout24.fr\" width=\"1024\" height=\"957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/imported-french-cars-auction-website-screencapture-autoscout24-fr-1024x957.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/imported-french-cars-auction-website-screencapture-autoscout24-fr-300x280.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/imported-french-cars-auction-website-screencapture-autoscout24-fr-768x717.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/imported-french-cars-auction-website-screencapture-autoscout24-fr-624x583.webp 624w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/imported-french-cars-auction-website-screencapture-autoscout24-fr.webp 1064w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2921\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Screen capture of an auction website for imported French cars &#8211; AutoScout24.fr<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you choose an auction, it is worth looking at:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/alcopa-auction.fr\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alcopa-auction.fr\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/encheres-vo.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">encheres-vo.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/mercier-auto.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mercier-auto.com<\/span><\/a>,<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/fiveauction.fr\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fiveauction.fr\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_2923\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/imported-french-cars-website-auction-list-screenshot-alcopa-auction-fr.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2923\" class=\"wp-image-2923 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/imported-french-cars-website-auction-list-screenshot-alcopa-auction-fr-1024x769.webp\" alt=\"Screenshot of an auction list on a website for imported French cars - Alcopa Auction (alcopa-auction.fr).\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/imported-french-cars-website-auction-list-screenshot-alcopa-auction-fr-1024x769.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/imported-french-cars-website-auction-list-screenshot-alcopa-auction-fr-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/imported-french-cars-website-auction-list-screenshot-alcopa-auction-fr-768x577.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/imported-french-cars-website-auction-list-screenshot-alcopa-auction-fr-624x469.webp 624w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/imported-french-cars-website-auction-list-screenshot-alcopa-auction-fr.webp 1136w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2923\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Screenshot of an auction list on a website for imported French cars &#8211; Alcopa Auction (alcopa-auction.fr).<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Theoretically, you could also go to the place and look for a car in used car lots or driveways. We do not recommend this, though. You should know exactly in which places you can purchase a well-maintained car. Unless you\u2019re going to look for a car accompanied by a person who specialized in buying cars from France.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_most_popular_imported_French_cars\"><\/span><b>What are the most popular imported French cars?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without unnecessary hints, it is known that the most popular vehicles imported from France are the models of their domestic production. Various models of <strong>Renault<\/strong>, <strong>Peugeot<\/strong>, <strong>Citro\u00ebn<\/strong>, <strong>Dacia<\/strong>, and <strong>Alpine<\/strong> are exported abroad. Of course, cars of other brands are also exported from France, but these are definitely in smaller numbers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/french-cars-peugeot-model-popular-french-car-models.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2924 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/french-cars-peugeot-model-popular-french-car-models-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Photo of Peugeot - one of the most popular car companies from France\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/french-cars-peugeot-model-popular-french-car-models-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/french-cars-peugeot-model-popular-french-car-models-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/french-cars-peugeot-model-popular-french-car-models-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/french-cars-peugeot-model-popular-french-car-models-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/french-cars-peugeot-model-popular-french-car-models-2048x1152.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/french-cars-peugeot-model-popular-french-car-models-624x351.webp 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><div class=\"check-vin-btn-container check-vin-btn-container--blue\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"check-vin-btn--arrow\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<iframe id=\"ASD-PA-0005010200-31-906\" title=\"Purchase the autoDNA reports in a bundle\" src=\"https:\/\/afilio.autodna.com\/ext\/load\/0005010200\/31?p_label=Check+VIN+number&p_color=blue\" style=\"width: 271px; height: 59px; border: 0;\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">PA.load(\"0005010200-31-906\", \"packages\");<\/script>\r\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Car_registration_%E2%80%93_step_by_step\"><\/span><b>Car registration \u2013 step by step<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After transporting the French vehicle, it is time to register it. Such a process requires the organization of appropriate documents and payment of fees. So take the time and make sure you know what you need to do to register a French car. You will need to visit various offices and produce many documents, including translated ones \u2013\u00a0<\/span><b>however, recently many communication departments no longer require the presentation of translated documents.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_required_for_registering_a_French_car\"><\/span><b>Documents required for registering a French car<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When registering a French car, you need to prepare certain documents. These are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">application for car registration,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">foreign license plates (if issued),<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">excise payment confirmation,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">technical review confirmation,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">certificate of sale of the vehicle, which is obtained by the seller in the prefecture,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a document confirming that the car is not tied up with a loan,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">technical inspection report, if the vehicle is sold by a private person,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">translations of the purchase and sale agreement done by a sworn translator.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>With these documents, the buyer should come to the Department of Transportation or equivalent for the purpose of registration of a car<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is important to collect all the documents during finalizing the transaction, regardless of whether you\u2019re buying a car for a company or for private use.\u00a0<\/span><b>The relevant forms can be easily found on the websites of particular offices.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An excise fee is also required.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><div class=\"info-frame-container info-frame-exclamation info-iframe-border--green\">\n      <div class=\"info-frame-icon info-frame-exclamation\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-header info-frame-header-orange\">It is good to know<\/strong><strong><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-content\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When planning to import a car from France, you should also calculate the costs of excise duty at the very beginning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><\/div>\n    <\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><div class=\"info-frame-container info-frame-bulb info-iframe-border--yellow\">\n      <div class=\"info-frame-icon info-frame-bulb\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-header info-frame-header-green\">Information<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-content\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>In order to complete the registration process<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you need to go to the relevant communication department. You can easily arrange an appointment online.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><\/div>\n    <\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Translating_the_documents\"><\/span><b>Translating the documents<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to cars imported from the member countries of the European Union, there\u2019s no necessity for translating all the documents. In such case, you only need to have translated the parts added in the form of official annotations. If you\u2019d still want to make sure that there wouldn\u2019t be any extra complications during the car registration, it is a good idea to translate\u00a0all the documents. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Remember that the office worker might find something which in their opinion is an inaccuracy, which might substantially delay the registration process.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_most_important_document_to_be_translated_is_the_purchase_and_sale_agreement_This_is_why_many_people_decide_to_sign_two_language_versions_of_this_document_at_once_It_allows_registering_the_car_more_easily_and_avoids_translation_costs_You_dont_need_to_translate_the_vehicle_registration_book\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most important document to be translated is the purchase and sale agreement<\/span><b>. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is why many people decide to sign two language versions of this document at once. It allows registering the car more easily and\u00a0avoids<\/span><b> translation costs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You don\u2019t need to translate the vehicle registration book.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Technical_review_of_the_vehicle\"><\/span><b>Technical review of the vehicle<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A French car should have a valid technical review. In this country, it is done every 4 years starting from the first registration date. While purchasing a car, the buyer should obtain confirmation of such review done within the last 6 months, containing the data of the diagnostic station.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The information concerning the car&#8217;s <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/vin-number\"><b>technical review can also be found by its VIN number<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is a good option to check it relatively early, before travelling abroad to get the car. It is there where the information about the vehicle inspection station visits is stored. In France, information related to the technical inspection is also placed on the windshield of the car in the form of a sticker \u2013 you often see it in the photos added to the ads.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><div class=\"info-frame-container info-frame-bulb info-iframe-border--yellow\">\n      <div class=\"info-frame-icon info-frame-bulb\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-header info-frame-header-blue\">Information<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-content\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>After checking the vehicle, the new owner is obliged to go for a car technical review at a Polish vehicle inspection station. Only after receiving the document from such station are you allowed to register your car in the Department of Transportation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><\/div>\n    <\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_check_a_car_from_France-2\"><\/span><b>How to check a car from France?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">French cars are typically in better\u00a0<\/span><b>technical and bodywork condition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> than cars from other countries with a <\/span><b>similar mileage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and\u00a0<\/span><b>manufacture year,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0but you should not give up their thorough inspection\u00a0<\/span><b>before buying<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Before you sign the purchase and sale agreement, ask the owner of the car for the VIN and license plate numbers. On the basis of\u00a0a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.pl\/sprawdzenie-vin\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VIN check<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can learn the most important information about the vehicle. It is a good idea to use the\u00a0help\u00a0of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.pl\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">autoDNA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is a convenient solution that allows you to get clear information about the profitability of the purchase and the<\/span><b>\u00a0previous\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.pl\/historia-pojazdu\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Vehicle History<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0\u2013 that is, the honesty of the seller.\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember \u2013\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.pl\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">check the VIN<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0before buying a vehicle, it is an essential element of a transparent vehicle purchase-sale transaction!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disadvantages_of_French_cars\"><\/span><b>Disadvantages of French cars<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A huge advantage of French cars is the lack of corrosion, often also small mileage \u2013 in France the use of public transport is very popular. It is also very easy to obtain an accident-free copy, but this does not mean that there have been no cosmetic fixes in the past. Surface-damaged cars are a daily occurrence in France \u2013 it is perfectly visible in city centers and in the way of parking. Walking in the center of any city, you will notice on practically every car typical parking damage that no one cares about too much.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another disadvantage is smokers \u2013 this addiction is extremely popular in the country of the Loire River. As a result, one of the first activities after buying a French car and completing the formalities is washing the interior.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><div class=\"check-vin-btn-container check-vin-btn-container--orange\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"check-vin-btn--arrow\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<iframe id=\"ASD-PA-0005010200-31-906\" title=\"Purchase the autoDNA reports in a bundle\" src=\"https:\/\/afilio.autodna.com\/ext\/load\/0005010200\/31?p_label=Check+VIN+number&p_color=orange\" style=\"width: 271px; height: 59px; border: 0;\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">PA.load(\"0005010200-31-906\", \"packages\");<\/script>\r\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_worth_buying_a_French_car\"><\/span><b>Is it worth buying a French car?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People potentially interested in French cars frequently wonder whether it is worth importing a car from abroad. <\/span><b>For many years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the popularity of this practice has been on the rise, and on the market there can be found vehicles both in very good technical condition, <\/span><b>but also neglected and damaged ones.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yearly, there are around 7.000-10.000 cars imported from France\u00a0<\/span><b>in varying conditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Such cars are usually considered as better maintained, however, each time before buying a French car it is important to pay attention to its condition and legal status. The vehicle history is extremely crucial, and it should\u00a0<\/span><b>be as much as possible confirmed by the bills of previously done services<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It very often reflects the car\u2019s technical condition and the<\/span><b>\u00a0care of its previous users<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to recalculate the decision to go on your own to import the car and buy it in France \u2013 keeping in mind all the additional costs. Be sure to learn all the details before you depart.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-2925 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-2925{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-2925 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-2925{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-2925.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-2925.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-2925.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-2925.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-2925.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1691407185\">\n<div id=\"sp-ea-2925\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\">\n\n\t<div id=\"eap-preloader-2925\" class=\"accordion-preloader\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_France_really_a_source_of_cars_in_excellent_condition\"><\/span>\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-29250\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse29250\" aria-controls=\"collapse29250\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Is France really a source of cars in excellent condition?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse29250\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2925\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-29250\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This question is difficult to answer. Yes, you can find copies in impeccable visual and technical condition, but they are expensive. Most vehicles, however, bear the marks of typical French care and parking damage.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_cars_dominate_among_the_imported_from_France\"><\/span>\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-29251\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse29251\" aria-controls=\"collapse29251\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Which cars dominate among the imported from France?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse29251\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2925\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-29251\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The lion's share is cars with small-capacity engines. 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