by MyFrenchVAadmin | Oct 2, 2023 | French Virtual Assistance
Navigating parking rules in a foreign country can be a daunting task. In France, if you find yourself facing a parking ticket that you believe was unjustly issued, there’s a recourse available to you. One such avenue is through the Commission du Contentieux du Stationnement Payant (CCSP).
Understanding The CCSP:
The CCSP is a specialized administrative jurisdiction in France tasked with handling disputes related to paid parking. It provides a platform where individuals can seek redress concerning parking tickets. Their website, although primarily in French, offers a range of resources and guidelines on how to go about contesting a parking ticket.
How To Contest A Parking Ticket:
- Online Submission:
- Visit the CCSP website.
- Create an account.
- Submit the necessary documents and details regarding your parking ticket.
- Postal Submission:
- Prepare a letter explaining why you believe the parking ticket was unjustly issued.
- Include any supporting documents such as photographs or witness statements.
- Send the letter along with copies of the parking ticket to the CCSP.
Getting Help from myFrenchVA: If the process of contesting a parking ticket in France seems overwhelming, especially due to the language barrier, myFrenchVA can step in to assist. myFrenchVA offers services to expats in dealing with administrative tasks in France. They can help you understand the process, prepare the necessary documentation, and ensure that your appeal is submitted correctly to the CCSP.
Outcome: Once your appeal has been reviewed, you will be notified of the decision. If successful, you may be refunded the amount paid or have the ticket dismissed.
Conclusion: Contesting an unjust parking ticket in France is a straightforward process when you understand the procedure and have the right help. With assistance from myFrenchVA, you can navigate the CCSP’s appeal process efficiently, ensuring that you are not unfairly penalized for parking violations. Remember, this is a general guide and the exact procedures might have specific steps or requirements as outlined on the CCSP website.
Email: martin@myfrenchva.com
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by MyFrenchVAadmin | Oct 2, 2023 | French Virtual Assistance
When Anne and Alistair ordered windows and doors for their new home in France, the company gave them a guaranteed 40-day delivery.
However, after placing the order with their local store, the company advised them that delivery would be much later… around three months! This was a huge problem for the couple, as they were due to move out of their existing property into their new home, a renovation project. It was essential to have the windows and doors fitted before – but the company was refusing to budge on the timescale. Anne and Alistair phoned and visited the retail outlet to discuss the issue – yet to no avail. Company representatives were both defensive and evasive.
So, Anne picked up the phone to Martin at MyFrenchVA for help…
How MyFrenchVA helped Anne and Alistair
* Phone calls made to the company on several occasions
* Audio conference in French with the store manager
* A detailed letter was drafted and sent, in French, clearly explaining the couple’s situation and seeking a resolution of the complaint
* Situation resolved – the company issued a credit note for the full amount owed
“We knew Martin already, as he had helped us to register our two vehicles in France in 2022. Therefore when this problem occurred, we knew who to contact immediately.”
“Martin was straight on the case, speaking to the company and then wrote a very comprehensive letter which gave them no wriggle room to escape from! “
“Martin was the perfect person to sort out our complaint. The price he charged was very reasonable. We definitely would recommend MyFrenchVA. In fact have already done so to many people we know.”
My FrenchVA – Helping English-Speakers in France
We provide Virtual Administration Assistance for English-speakers living in or moving to France. Our services include:
* Assistance with French Visas
* Help accessing the French healthcare system
* Vehicle registration
* Driver licences
* Working in France: help setting up a business or finding a job, plus access to our network of professionals
* Translation services
Email: martin@myfrenchva.com
Mob: +33 (0)6 71 93 38 77
by MyFrenchVAadmin | Jun 26, 2023 | French Car Registration
Chris is the proud owner of a 1989 Chevrolet Camaro IROC which won the International Race Of Champions on twelve successive occasions in the 1970s and ‘80s. Chris bought the car as new when living in Los Angeles and imported it into Europe in 1994 via Luxembourg. Chris then drove the vehicle to the UK, bringing it over to France in 1996 where it sat in the barn and did not run. Last year, Chris decided it was time to use the car again and understood that it needed to be legally imported into the country – so he contacted MyFrenchVA last autumn for help.
Chris’ story:
“I spoke to friends who had had experience importing cars into France and they told me that it can be a real nightmare. I knew it would be a challenge given its’ age and time in storage and as I am not fluent in French, I felt that this would be a step too far! So, I turned to MyFrenchVA and spoke to Martin. He has great contacts locally, is bi-lingual in French and English and gave me a very reasonable quote for the work.
“I did look at other services advertising on social media, however none of them matched Martin’s personal approach. He quickly gave me an honest assessment of what he could do and throughout the whole project was very proactive, honest and straightforward. For example, if he didn’t know the answer to a question immediately, he would tell me and get back to me later.
“Communicating with the French authorities responsible for importing vehicles can be very difficult. Martin had to make loads of calls and exchange around 25 emails! However, Martin managed to get hold of the relevant people – and most importantly, I received in January and March this year the relevant pieces of documentation to legally register my car in France and also as a classic car. I am really grateful – thank you.”
How MyFrenchVA helped Chris:
*Communicated by phone and email with Customs officials
*Handled any enquiries promptly throughout the process
*Outcome: Chris received his 846A certificate and Carte Grise to legally import his Chevrolet Camaro car into France.
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by MyFrenchVAadmin | May 31, 2023 | French Business Admin
Terry moved to France in 2022. Needing assistance with the challenging customs office paperwork, Terry turned to MyFrenchVA for help. Here’s Terry’s story:
MyFrenchVA cuts through customs confusion to import his Volvo
Dealing with French customs officials can be a daunting challenge when you do not speak the language fluently. However, undaunted Terry decided to start the process for registering his Volvo V70 SE in France himself, despite only being a recent arrival into the country.
The situated was more complex though: Terry had shipped some good from the United States but had not initially declared his Volvo car, having originally decided to return the vehicle to the UK for sale. Soon after though, Terry changed his mind and applied for the form 846A (this is document you need to declare the import of vehicles from outside the EU).
Terry sent off the documents to the customs office by email and received an acknowledgement confirming their receipt. Six months later, he still had no response – and decided to call in the assistance of MyFrenchVA to take away the headache of communicating with the French authorities.
Soon after Martin Swanson from MyFrenchVA sent customs the necessary documentation and arranged for a meeting with officials to inspect his Volvo car. The inspection was quick and later Terry received his 846A import certificate.
The discussion with the customs manager ended also on an amusing note; the office was so short of staff that the official offered Terry a job to deal with the significant number of English speakers….
How MyFrenchVA helped Terry
- Communicated by phone and email with Customs officials
- Arranged a meeting for Terry’s vehicle to be inspected
- Handled any enquiries promptly throughout the process
- Outcome: Terry received his 846A certificate to legally import his Volvo car into France.
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- Assistance with French Visas 🛂
- Help accessing the French healthcare system 🏥
- Vehicle registration 🚗
- Driver licences 🚘
- Working in France: help setting up a business or finding a job, plus access to our network of professionals 💼
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by MyFrenchVAadmin | Apr 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
Colin and Katy moved to South West France just before the UK left the EU in December 2020 😮. Since 2021, registering a vehicle in France has become more complicated with extra paperwork 📄. To resolve the situation quickly, Colin turned to Martin Swanson of MyFrenchVA. Here’s Colin’s story:
🌟 MyFrenchVA Saves the Day: Solving Colin’s Car Registration Problems 🌟
Moving to France and handling all the documentation – Carte de Séjour, Carte Vitale, and new French driving licences – was quite a stressful 😓 and time-consuming experience. What’s more, they couldn’t legally register their car in France, which was a big concern.
They had the Sales Certificate, but hadn’t registered the vehicle due to other issues. The company providing the Certificate of Conformity made an error with one digit of the VIN number, which led to the registration being returned. Worried 😟, Colin and Katy knew they had to sort it out ASAP.
That’s when they chose MyFrenchVA’s services. They compared prices 💰 and found MyFrenchVA’s charges very reasonable. Plus, they provided excellent service. Once they got the corrected Sales Certificate with the right VIN number, Martin contacted the company handling the Certificate of Conformity, resolving the issue in just two days! ⏳
📋 How MyFrenchVA Helped Colin 📋
- Colin contacted MyFrenchVA in late January 2023
- MyFrenchVA:
- Contacted the UK seller for the Sales Certificate 🇬🇧
- Phoned and emailed Customs in Agen to ensure receipt of Sales Certificate and Market Value 📞
- Requested adding Colin’s partner as a Cotitulaire 📝
- Contacted the company who issued Colin’s Certificate of Compliance to fix the error on the form 🛠️
✅ Outcome: Colin received Temporary Registration in early March 2023, and the official Carte Grise registration arrived in late March 2023! 🎉
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- Assistance with French Visas 🛂
- Help accessing the French healthcare system 🏥
- Vehicle registration 🚗
- Driver licences 🚘
- Working in France: help setting up a business or finding a job, plus access to our network of professionals 💼
- Translation services 🌐
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