cking Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Does anyone have any tips for the car buying process in France. We plan to buy a new car and pay with a French cheque. The money is in our account so that's one problem solved!Will we have to wait some time for delivery?How can we find out what the correct price for the car should be?Is there any point in shopping around or will all prices be the same for that car?Do we need a French address and proof of residency to register the car?Is it worth shopping around for insurance as in England or are they all much the same?Suddenly it seems as if there's an awful lot I don't know!CK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 These threads should give some basic info. Try a search within the 'Driving in France' forum section.http://www.completefrance.com/cs/forums/958063/ShowPost.aspxhttp://www.completefrance.com/cs/forums/959988/ShowPost.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mersons Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Have PM-ed you on this.Sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Driver Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 [quote user="cking"] Does anyone have any tips for the car buying process in France. We plan to buy a new car and pay with a French cheque. The money is in our account so that's one problem solved!Will we have to wait some time for delivery?It will depend on whether the dealer has the car in stock or not. Specifying an uncommon model and/or extras may extend the delivery timeHow can we find out what the correct price for the car should be?Ask the dealer for a retail price list or check the manufacturer's website. Most websites allow you to spec and price your individual choice of car online.Is there any point in shopping around or will all prices be the same for that car?Same as in the UK, ask the dealer if he's prepared to offer a discount - then shop around.Do we need a French address and proof of residency to register the car?Yes. The dealer will ask you for copy of your passport and a utility bill, then he will arrange all the rest of the paperwork and register the car for you.Is it worth shopping around for insurance as in England or are they all much the same?Same as in the UK - shop around for quotes.Suddenly it seems as if there's an awful lot I don't know!Don't worry. As you see, it's basically the same process as in the UK...CK [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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