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Purchase and sale of car
Buying a car in France involves several mandatory formalities: historical check, technical check, insurance, registration. Here's how to buy or sell (used or new) in safety and in the legal framework.
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The most useful guides and tools for this section.
Choose a used car
Compare ads, free Histovec, trial and recent CT.
Check history (Histovec)
Free check via Histovec: mileage, number of owners, status (sinned), possible wages.
Open EssentialTechnical inspection
TB mandatory on second hand sale (less than 6 months), periodic TB every 2 years after 4 years. Where to pass it and checked points.
Open RecommendedCar insurance
Compulsory civil liability and additional guarantees (all risks). Comparison of prices and price factors.
Open EssentialCertificate of assignment and sale
Required document; sales declaration ANTS under 15 days.
Registration taxes (grey card)
Regional tax according to power and region; online simulation.
Credit and leasing car
Compare TAEG, LOA, LLD and total cost.
This section helps you if you...
- Those planning to buy a car in France
- Sellers wishing to properly formalize the sale
- Foreigners discovering grey card and insurance formalities
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Certificate of assignment and sale
Required document; sales declaration ANTS under 15 days.
Open GuideChoose a used car
Compare ads, free Histovec, trial and recent CT.
Open GuideCredit and leasing car
Compare TAEG, LOA, LLD and total cost.
Open GuideInspection before purchase occasion
Bodywork, trial, diagnosis; recommended garage operator.
Open GuideRegistration taxes (grey card)
Regional tax according to power and region; online simulation.
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Important remark
Sales/purchase rules and tariffs (grey card, taxes) are changing. This information is general in nature. For transactions, check the current terms and conditions on the ANTS and service-public.fr.
