Carte grise

What are ‘WW’ car registration plates in France?

There are a number of scenarios which may require 'WW' plates

How do you register a used car in France?

We look at the steps you need to take to get a carte grise for a new or used car

What defines a classic car in France and what does it change?

There are pros and cons to registering your vehicle with a carte grise de collection

Carte grise system has many victims

Online delay hits 100,000 cartes grises

New system causes issues

Online woe

Carte grise troubles

Re-registering and insuring your car in France

You can use an EU-registered vehicle on French roads without needing to change to French numberplates for six months but if you stay longer and you are considered to be living here, you need to re-register the vehicle at the prefecture and get new plaques d’immatriculation .