{"product_id":"voiture-occasion-guide","title":"Buying a Used Car in France — Don't Get Ripped Off (PDF)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying a used car in France and not sure which papers to ask for?\u003c\/strong\u003e Tampered mileage, a car with outstanding finance, a fake bank check, missing documents: this guide gives you the complete method, from the listing to the registration certificate, to buy in France without getting ripped off. It's written in English, with the French terms you'll actually see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is based on official French sources: service-public.fr, ANTS, HistoVec and the Civil Code.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe guide as a PDF (18 pages, 8 chapters), a France edition in English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour real budget: registration cost by region in 2026, insurance, maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe warning signs of scam listings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChecking a car remotely with HistoVec, the free official report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe on-site inspection and test drive, point by point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe papers to demand, and how to pay safely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter the purchase: registration, hidden defects, dealer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful French phrases for talking to the seller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 printable tools: inspection checklist, seller call script, sale-day checklist, total budget\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour real budget\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSorting the listings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChecking remotely before you travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe on-site inspection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe papers to demand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNegotiating the price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaying safely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter the purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish speakers buying a used car in France, from a private seller or a dealer. No mechanical knowledge needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guide provides general information about French rules. It is not mechanical or legal advice, and no outcome is guaranteed. Information up to date as of November 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I receive the guide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRight after payment, by email, with your download link.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work outside France?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe papers and procedures are French. The inspection method and payment tips are useful anywhere, but check your own country's rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I read it on my phone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It's a PDF: it opens on phones, tablets and computers, and the tools can be printed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if the file doesn't work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWrite to us via the Contact page: we'll replace it or refund you. The conditions are in our refund policy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roadbook Guides","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67866430931170,"sku":"RB-AUTO-OCCASION","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/7282\/4034\/files\/voiture-couverture.webp?v=1793567674","url":"https:\/\/nextsteproadbook.store\/en\/products\/used-car-france","provider":"Roadbook Guides","version":"1.0","type":"link"}