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Import a car from Suisse to France

Complete guide: procedures, costs, documents, timeline. Step by step.

Import steps

Step 1

Find the vehicle

Search on MonPilote or directly in Suisse.

Step 2

Verify the vehicle

MonPilote Check: liens, history, recalls.

Step 3

Purchase and get documents

Bill of sale, registration, COC, inspection from Suisse.

Step 4

Transport the vehicle

Conveyance, flatbed, or transit plates.

Step 5

Local inspection

Pass technical inspection in destination country (France).

Step 6

Registration

Cost breakdown

Certificate of Conformity (COC)150 — 300€

Vehicle transport300 — 800€

Technical inspection80 — 150€

Registration fees200 — 500€

Estimated total cost730 — 1 750€

Indicative estimates. Actual costs vary.

Required documents

Foreign registration certificate

Bill of sale

Certificate of Conformity (COC)

Technical inspection certificate

Owner ID

Insurance certificate

VAT clearance

Transit plate (if applicable)

Search vehicles in Suisse

Find the best deals in Suisse and calculate total import cost to France.

Frequently asked questions

Quanto custa importar um carro de Suisse para France?

Os custos totais variam: COC (150-300€), inspeção (80-150€), imposto de registo (variável), transporte (300-800€). MonPilote calcula o custo total.

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