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Registering a British car in France. Since the New Generation Prefectures Plan (PPNG) came into force in November 2017, it is no longer possible to obtain a vehicle registration document for a vehicle purchased in England at a prefecture. Indeed, in order to simplify the registration process and to reinforce the reliability of the data of the English car and to fight against fraud, the "carte grise" counters in the prefecture have closed. This reform is part of the State's desire to modernise public services.

Buying a vehicle in the UK is interesting for registering a British car in France, as the car market is very developed there and British cars are known for their reliability and elegance. But importing a vehicle from the UK has become more complex since the Brexit. Before you cross the Channel to buy the car or motorbike of your dreams, check out this guide on how to register a vehicle from England in France and how to register.

Documents to register a British car in France

• V5C: English registration certificate
• Application for a vehicle registration certificate
• Purchase invoice in your name or Car Bill of Sale
• Proof of residence less than 6 months old
• EC Certificate of Conformity (COC) or Separate Acceptance (RTI)
• Customs clearance certificate 846 A for the English car

The UK is known for the quality of the cars and engines it produces. The UK is one of the world's leading car manufacturing countries, with more than three-quarters of the vehicles produced for export. In addition, British sales prices are much cheaper than on the continent. These are all reasons to encourage French motorists to buy a used car from the UK. However, it is necessary to take into account the left-hand drive with the steering wheel on the right of the English cars and the adjustments of the headlights to be made.

Since the UK left the European Union, you now have to pay customs fees to import a car from the UK. This is 10 % of the value of your car to register a UK car. Once paid, you will be issued with an 846A clearance certificate, certifying that the imported car has paid the post-Brexit duty and tax to Register a Car. This new tax on British cars also leads to an increase in VAT for Importing a car from England by your UK car dealer Agent uk. As with every import, from the UK or elsewhere, you must pay 20 % of VAT when registering a UK car for import. Only, it is now calculated on the value of the vehicle and the amount of customs fees that can be done with motorimport on the page Car importer England.

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Manager Usa and Dubai Motorimport at Motorimport

Car enthusiast Mickael has become an expert on vehicle imports from Dubai and the United States. He knows the costs, transportation and regulations for each vehicle.

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