Owning a vehicle in France, buying and keeping, Insuring, Driving licence issues, etc.
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Fri May 12, 2023 9:34 am
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Thu Jul 06, 2023 9:22 am
Constat Amiable - English/French
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Char »
Wed Sep 29, 2021 7:18 pm
Do please bear in mind that the 'constat amiable' is a legally binding document, able to be produced in a court of law if needs be.
Once the front...
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Last post by A.N.Other
Wed Sep 29, 2021 7:50 pm
Van estate or similar
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hughnique »
Sat May 11, 2024 11:46 am
I have come to the conclusion that my oldish tipper needs to go, and possibly I will replace it with a more user friendly vehicle. It is a struggle...
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Last post by Hotrodder
Sat May 11, 2024 5:50 pm
Grand Prix Retro
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OTBC »
Fri May 03, 2024 3:03 pm
Went last year, what a fantastic day out!
Free parking. All the food stalls & bars are sorted out by the town, no rip off. A beer was 3 euros, food...
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Last post by DominicBest
Mon May 06, 2024 6:51 pm
License expiry
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Hotrodder »
Sun Apr 28, 2024 5:38 pm
I was reading today about someone else's difficulties getting a French license renewal/exchange. Not allowed to say here where I read it, let's say...
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Last post by A.N.Other
Tue Apr 30, 2024 7:53 pm
Poxy Car now
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hughnique »
Tue Apr 23, 2024 2:40 pm
Now the Cmax is going bad, 2019 model less than 25k and the ABS pump is playing up. Driving along and suddenly it's as if someone has tied a tractor...
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Last post by DominicBest
Sat Apr 27, 2024 11:39 pm
My wife's a criminal
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L Austin France »
Sat Apr 13, 2024 10:04 am
Today she received a summons due to a speeding offence on April 2nd. Apparently her car was caught in a radar trap doing 86km/hr in a 80 limit. The 5...
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Last post by Hotrodder
Sun Apr 14, 2024 5:50 pm
New rules for motos?
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manonthemoon2 »
Wed Mar 27, 2024 10:36 am
I've been informed by our insurance company that from next month it's compulsory to have a CT for a bike.
Have I got it right, that for my husband's...
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Last post by Blaze
Tue Apr 02, 2024 2:40 pm
Car wash anyone?
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DominicBest »
Sun Mar 31, 2024 7:02 pm
The River Vienne is a bit higher than normal at the moment. The Charente isn’t far behind.
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Last post by DominicBest
Mon Apr 01, 2024 8:22 pm
No more Green Cards after April
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Nomoss »
Tue Dec 19, 2023 8:10 am
I have just seen that the Green Card for car insurance will be eliminated next April, saving 1,200 tons of CO2 per year.
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The insurance...
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Last post by ajm
Wed Mar 20, 2024 3:29 pm
That was too easy!
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L Austin France »
Tue Mar 12, 2024 6:07 pm
I was getting fed up reinflating a tyre on my ,at least, 25 yo 750Kg trailer every time I wanted to use it & decided it really needed some new...
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Last post by L Austin France
Sat Mar 16, 2024 3:12 pm
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Last post by RobertArthur
Tue Mar 12, 2024 9:35 pm
Camping Cars
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Bayleaf »
Wed Feb 21, 2024 6:40 pm
My sister-in-law and her husband are hoping to come and stay with us, while travelling around France, in their camper van. We're already thinking...
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Last post by Nomoss
Fri Feb 23, 2024 10:49 am
Towbar
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hughnique »
Sun Feb 18, 2024 12:15 pm
Tossing up whether to fit one to a 2019 Ford CMax, any idea of a ball park figure?
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Last post by DominicBest
Mon Feb 19, 2024 5:33 pm
OT driving through Germany i April
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exile »
Thu Feb 08, 2024 3:36 pm
Slightly outside the heading for the section.
Should anyone be planning a drive through Germany (J?). From 15.4 til 21.4 the police are planning a...
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Last post by RobertArthur
Fri Feb 09, 2024 8:28 pm
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Last post by RobertArthur
Tue Feb 06, 2024 4:57 pm
Avoiding Paris
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rabbit »
Tue Feb 06, 2024 11:01 am
I need to drive from Vannes up to Rotterdam. Google maps gives the most direct route via Paris. Is there a decent road that passes to the west of...
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Last post by Char
Tue Feb 06, 2024 12:53 pm
Passing the Code de la Route test(s)
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Lori »
Wed Oct 11, 2023 6:29 pm
I do not have a driving license that is exchangeable. So, I am studying to take the test théroique and pratique.
I plan to take the test théroique...
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Last post by Doug
Sat Jan 27, 2024 4:17 pm
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Last post by niemeyjt
Sun Jan 21, 2024 6:52 pm
Dartford Crossing account
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elsie »
Tue Jan 09, 2024 12:25 pm
I have a Dartford Crossing account with an automatic top-up.
Since the change in the system and the need to revalidate my payment account in July...
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Last post by niemeyjt
Fri Jan 12, 2024 12:40 pm
new road sign
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Polarengineer »
Thu Jan 11, 2024 12:58 pm
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No it does not mean for Renault drivers only
This sign indicates that the traffic lane it is above/next to can only be used for car...
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Last post by niemeyjt
Thu Jan 11, 2024 10:45 pm
Growing old carefully
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DominicBest »
Mon Nov 20, 2023 9:39 pm
I have always ignored Black Friday but this time I’ve fallen for something I saw online. Earlier in the year I met up with an old school friend for a...
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Last post by DominicBest
Tue Nov 21, 2023 11:32 am
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Last post by DominicBest
Fri Nov 17, 2023 9:31 am
That's that for another two years
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L Austin France »
Thu Nov 09, 2023 5:36 pm
My old Pug 806 HDI passed the CT today with a few minor defects.
23 years old & actually done about 240,000 km, although the 2nd hand panel I fitted...
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Last post by Hotrodder
Sat Nov 11, 2023 10:29 am
Electric Cars - fire risks
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niemeyjt »
Thu Jul 27, 2023 3:32 pm
It seems electric car fires continue to be an issue:
Cargo ship carrying almost 3,000 cars aflame off Dutch coast
It's suspected the fire on...
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Last post by niemeyjt
Fri Oct 27, 2023 3:07 pm
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