Garage bill

French garage did not fix my car’s fault: can I get a refund?

When a mechanic takes your car in for repairs in France, they are expected to fully fix the problem

Do I have redress over exorbitant garage bill?

I have had my car repaired as it was failing to start and have been given an excessive bill. It includes a charge for changing the oil, which I did not request. Do I have any redress? M.G.

Motorbikes in France to be subject to contrôles techniques from 2023

The checks will be introduced due to an EU directive after a two-year postponement and will also apply to scooters. Biking federations have condemned the move as a ‘money making’ scheme

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All-in French garage service price a costly surprise

Driver bills department council for speed bump damage

Traffic calming measure caused thousands of euros of damage to vehicle

French garages must offer second-hand parts

Garage owners must now offer customers the option of using second-hand parts to repair certain vehicle defects.

Court rules car work costs must be agreed beforehand

The supreme court has ruled that any mechanical work on your car - and the final cost - must be expressly agreed beforehand between the garage and customer, and no further charges will be allowed.

Save money by using a DIY garage

Car maintenance costs continue to rise year on year and with the new stricter Contrôle Technique starting on May 20 (131 points will be checked as opposed to 123 now) they are likely to rise again but there are ways to keep them in check