# France: damage history increases on used cars

> According to CarVertical data in France, verified used vehicles more often have damage history in 2026, but their average repair cost has fallen by nearly 30% in three years.

**In brief**: Used cars and prices event (severity: low) in France, first detected on 5 November 2026 at 08:00. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 5 November 2026 at 08:00.

- Category: Used cars and prices
- Severity: Low
- Countries: France
- First detected: 5 November 2026 at 08:00
- Updated: 5 November 2026 at 08:00
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/events/4764-france-damage-history-increases-on-used-cars

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Vous achetez une voiture d'occasion ? Une nouvelle étude rappelle pourquoi son historique compte autant](https://www.autoplus.fr/occasion/vous-achetez-une-voiture-doccasion-une-nouvelle-etude-rappelle-pourquoi-son-historique-compte-autant-1474772.html?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=unknown) — Auto Plus, 5 November 2026 at 08:00

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Cite as: Mecapress, “France: damage history increases on used cars”, https://mecapress.com/events/4764-france-damage-history-increases-on-used-cars
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