Question 1

Which Crit'Air sticker does a used petrol car get?

Accepted Answer

A petrol car first registered from 1 January 2011 gets Crit'Air 1, and one registered between 2006 and 2010 gets Crit'Air 2. Older petrol cars fall into Crit'Air 3 or below, which several large cities already restrict.

Question 2

Can a used petrol car run on E85 in France?

Accepted Answer

Superethanol E85 is sold at many French filling stations, but only flex-fuel cars or cars fitted with an approved conversion kit may use it. The kit must be installed by an approved fitter and recorded on the carte grise.

Question 3

Is petrol better than diesel for town driving?

Accepted Answer

For mostly short urban trips, yes: a diesel's particulate filter needs regular longer runs to regenerate, which a petrol engine does not. Petrol cars also keep better access to low-emission zones.

Question 4

Does every petrol car accept SP95-E10?

Accepted Answer

Most petrol cars built since the early 2000s accept E10, and nearly all since 2011. On an older car, check the fuel filler flap or the handbook before filling up with it.

Used petrol cars in France

Toyota Aygo 1.0 VVT-I 69CH STOP&START X-WAVE 5P

KIA PICANTO Picanto 1.0 DPi 67ch ISG BVM5

Toyota 4Runner 2,4l 278ch

Ford Ranger Raptor

Toyota 4Runner 2,4l 278ch

OPEL CORSA Corsa 1.4i Turbo - 100ch

Toyota 4Runner 2,4l 278ch

Toyota Aygo 1.0 VVT-I 72CH X-PLAY 3P

BMW X1 U11 sDrive 18i 136ch DKG7 M Sport

BMW Série 1 116i 122ch 2.0 SIEGCHAUF/PARKSENSOR/JA/GAR12MOIS