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bying a car in france

What is the best way to buy a left hand drive car in fFance and bring it back to the uk and what documents do i need to bring back with me from france to register the car here in the uk?

Asked on 2 October 2010 by mo

Answered by Honest John
Left hand drive in France is dearer than Right hand drive in the UK because Sterling has fallen against the Euro.

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