Articles

Barometers, practical guides, international comparisons and news on car reliability. A growing selection of our French coverage, translated into English.

Practical Guides

WLTP Fuel Consumption Figures: How to Read Them Before You Buy

Are the fuel consumption figures carmakers publish reliable? What the WLTP test cycle actually measures, and why real-world driving differs.

23 August 2026 · 3 min read

International Comparisons

Car Reliability: Do France, the UK and the Netherlands Agree?

Can the same car be reliable in France and risky in the UK? What cross-referencing three official roadworthiness-test data sources reveals.

22 August 2026 · 6 min read

News

Electric or Petrol/Diesel: What Does France's Roadworthiness Test Say?

A German study (ADAC) claims electric cars are markedly more reliable. Here's what France's official roadworthiness-test data shows, for its part.

22 August 2026 · 5 min read

News

Takata Airbags and France's Roadworthiness Test: What Changes in 2026

Since 1 January 2026, a vehicle affected by a safety recall for a Takata airbag classed 'stop drive' and not yet repaired is refused France's roadworthiness test. How to check whether your model is affected.

22 August 2026 · 4 min read

Practical Guides

Which Reliable Used Car Should You Buy, Based on Your Budget?

€3,000, €5,000, €8,000, €10,000: the models offering the best trade-off between price, reliability and maintenance cost, calculated from official roadworthiness-test data.

22 August 2026 · 5 min read

Barometers & Studies

The 2025 Barometer of Car Reliability in France

530 models and 38 brands assessed through France's UTAC-OTC roadworthiness test: the full rankings, brand trends, and why some rankings mislead more than they inform.

18 August 2026 · 6 min read

Practical Guides

The Most Common Reasons Cars Fail France's Roadworthiness Test (and What Repairs Cost)

Visibility, suspension & steering, braking, lighting: which fault categories cause the most vehicles to fail France's roadworthiness test, and what each repair costs.

18 August 2026 · 5 min read