I'm moving to France (and 101 other questions)
Discussion
Hi all,
I found out earlier today that i had been accepted for a role at CERN on the Swiss/French border, with the opportunity to choose residence in either country.
On the balance of probability i will end up living in France due to the much lower cost of living.
I have, and will have, plenty of questions surrounding making the move so hopefully i can stick them all in this thread.
Firstly, if i want to use my UK registered car in the country for the first few months whilst i settle, how can i get insurance?
Thanks
Ben
I found out earlier today that i had been accepted for a role at CERN on the Swiss/French border, with the opportunity to choose residence in either country.
On the balance of probability i will end up living in France due to the much lower cost of living.
I have, and will have, plenty of questions surrounding making the move so hopefully i can stick them all in this thread.
Firstly, if i want to use my UK registered car in the country for the first few months whilst i settle, how can i get insurance?
Thanks
Ben
smifffymoto said:
Do you want to be a full on French resident or a UK resident on a work visa.How do you want to pay tax,which medical system do you want to be covered by,are you moving with family,are you renting or buying?
The car question is by far the easiest to answer.
Thank you.The car question is by far the easiest to answer.
Its a 5 year fixed contract with the possibility of extension (also the possibility of permeant).
My tax is payed in france
Medical insurance is part of package.
Im moving alone.
Im renting.
Rushjob said:
There is, but they're referred to as Procedure RSV - repair superior to value. They generally are only bought by the trade or for parts or export by amateurs due to the need for it to be assessed by an expert before, during and after the repairs are done, and it's a rather closed shop in Fr. The carte grise ( V5 equivalent ) is blocked so that the car / bike cannot be registered again in France unless it's passed the professional check. There used to be a bike shop that would do the checks for about 300€ if you bought a scrapped bike from them but they seem to have stopped doing it now.
Thank you. During the process of buying a car do i need to worry about Procedure RSV then? Or is it safe to assume all run of the mill cars have a clean history? Thanks 
LesXRN said:
If you're using the online ANTS calculator, don't put the actual horsepower, it's a common problem.
Take a look at Lacentrale, similar to Autotrader, for a similar year Vette, the ad' will show the CV figure that you need.
I imported a 2010 Jag' XFR 510BHP in January last year and that was €906, fortunately I got the paperwork started just before brexit.
Good luck.
It would appear i got my calculations on cost of import drastically wrong.. Take a look at Lacentrale, similar to Autotrader, for a similar year Vette, the ad' will show the CV figure that you need.
I imported a 2010 Jag' XFR 510BHP in January last year and that was €906, fortunately I got the paperwork started just before brexit.
Good luck.
It suddenly appears cars are alot cheaper to own that id been anticipating.
Thanks
(and to the other two who replied)
Gassing Station | France | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff