Drivers can compare local contrôle technique fees at new official French website
You can search by engine type and commune or use an interactive map
All vehicles eventually need a roadworthiness test in France
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A new comparison site allowing drivers to see the price for mandatory vehicle tests at different garages in their area has been created by the French government.
The site includes an interactive map, as well as the option to type in an address to find garages offering a contrôle technique (CT, France’s mandatory roadworthiness tests) in a specific area.
You can also search with additional filters, including type of car and engine (electric, diesel, petrol, etc).
You can also search for a specific garage using the outlet’s SIRET registration number.
Once you have located a centre, you can find contact details as well as a catalogue of prices for various services including CT tests, allowing you to compare prices before booking an appointment.
The website can be found here.
Note that the site only currently allows people to check the price for CT tests for four-wheeled vehicles, and not for motorcycles.
Motorcyclists have been required to obtain a CT for their bikes since April 2024, although the deadline for having a test depends on the age of the bike.
Read more: What are France's contrôle technique rules for motorbikes?
The government also asks drivers who are charged extortionate prices to report the garage responsible, using the official Signal Conso complaints website.
There is no legal base price, but the average cost for a car to have a CT is around €80.
You can brush up on CT rules in – including how often you must have one for your vehicle – in our article below.
Read more: Explainer: The rules of France’s contrôle technique car checks
