Stalled by a complex vehicle registration
This week we introduce you to a couple who fell foul of French bureaucracy trying to register a car in France. British couple Suzi and Peter had lived in Hong Kong for 30 years before moving to Nice in the south of France in 2019. Suzi explains, “We needed to buy a car, but because […]
Driving in France: Essential Regulations, Licences, and Insurance for Expats
Driving in France is an appealing prospect for many English-speaking epats, as it offers the freedom to explore the country’s beautiful landscapes and diverse regions. However, it’s crucial to understand the legal requirements and regulations surrounding driving in France before hitting the road. Buckle up and join us in exploring the essential steps that will […]
A Comprehensive Guide to Registering Your Vehicle in France for English Speakers
Relocating to a new country can bring various challenges, including understanding and adapting to a new set of rules and regulations governing everyday life. One crucial aspect that can have a significant impact on your day-to-day life in France is registering your vehicle and navigating the French vehicle administration process. The process can be quite […]
All dust no rust – A journey from Abu Dhabi to France
This week, we’re talking to our client Ian who has lived and worked in Abu Dhabi for the past 15 years but spends as much time as he can in France. We first met Ian three years ago when he contacted us to talk about his car. It was a 2012 Range Rover, the last […]
The French government revs up Contrôle Technique for motorbikes
It’s been stop and start for years, but the CT for two-wheelers officially hits the road in January 2024 After nine long years of debate and delay, Clément Beaune, the Minster for Transport, finally announced last week that an obligatory technical inspection will be phased in for all two-wheel vehicles from 2024. The oldest will […]
You have French resident status but does your car?
This week the UK community in France was abuzz. In the first case of its kind, or at least the first to go public, a British man who holds a 10 year carte de séjour was stopped at Roscoff for having neither registered his British-plated car in France nor paid import duty on the vehicle. […]
Getting your company vehicles registered in France
From classic cars and motorbikes to the very latest models, we handle the entire registration process for you. With 500 foreign vehicles successfully registered in France already, our dedicated Admin team will have your vehicle on French plates in no time. And if we aren’t able to register your vehicle, even for reasons outside our […]
What drives people to bring their car to France?
Richard Hammond, founder of French Connections HCB, inherited his love of cars from his father who used to restore them for a living. No wonder Richard is sympathetic when people don’t want to leave their own vehicle behind when they move. I’m really passionate about classic cars, which comes from hanging out in my Dad’s […]
