Temporary Transit (TT) is an alternative to car rental in Europe.

It is a French customs and tax provision based on the temporary admission. It allows any person residing outside the European Union or in an Overseas Department or Territory, to have a new vehicle during their stay in Europe and to acquire it, exempt from customs duties and VAT.

Due to this specific French registration, it allows for travel in Europe (excepted Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Kossovo, Moldova, Montenegro, Northern Macedonia, Russia, Serbia, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom).

For your next travel in Europe, there is a better choice than renting: a brand new PEUGEOT with a Temporary Transit Tax-Free lease!

You travel as you like throughout Europe in a new car and with the following advantages of the temporary transit offer:

• A new Peugeot of your choice, tax-free with full comprehensive insurance and no deductible
• Unlimited mileage
• 24/7 Roadside Assistance
• Vehicle pick-up and drop-off in more than 31 centers in 9 countries of Europe.

A multi-risk insurance policy irrespective of percentage covering:

• Driver civil liability
• Vehicle fire damage
• Theft (requires police report)
• Glass damage
• All accident-related damages to the vehicle, including acts of vandalism(requires police report)
• Legal fees
• Driver warranty
• Towing of the vehicle 

24/7 Roadside Assistance for:

• Breakdowns and accidents
• Vehicle theft, attempted theft or vandalism
• Finding emergency solutions to enable you to continue your trip

 A broadbased European presence:

• 20 pick-up and drop-off centers, including 11 in France and 9 throughout Europe.

TO BENEFIT FROM PEUGEOT CAR-2-EUROPE TEMPORARY TRANSIT

• You at least 18 years old and hold a valid driving license
• You live in France’s overseas departments/territories or outside the European Union
• You have spent less than 180 days in European Union countries over the 12 past months.
• You do not engage in any remunerated activity in a European Union member country

Any person satisfying Temporary Transit requirements can benefit from Car-2-Europe leasing and travel to Europe on a new vehicle for a maximum of 6 months.

To be eligible for long term car rental, you must be:

• A TOURIST
• An INTERN completing an internship or assignment and whose usual place of residence is  outside European Union or in France’s overseas departments/territories
• Any person whose usual place of residence is outside European Union or in France’s overseas departments/territories

Ordering:  Once the vehicle is confirmed (usually 1-2 business days from receipt of reservation), we require a $500 deposit; the balance is due 45 days prior to delivery date, if time allows.
Accepted methods of payment are: Check, Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express.

After confirmation and deposit, you will be asked to sign an order form containing all the information necessary for your reservation (type of vehicle, any accessories, dates and places of delivery and return, flight details for airport deliveries, etc.) and to supply the following documents to confirm your booking:

• A copy of the information page of your passport* (or identity card for French overseas departments/territories)
• A copy of your valid U.S. driver's license

*those holding an EU Passport is required to forward a copy of your US Resident Card or Consulate Card, as well as a completed and signed Declaration form stating the dates you will spend in Europe dates

Cancellation Policy for Peugeot Car-2-Europe
• Cancel MORE than 30 days prior to pick up date: NO FEE
• Cancel LESS than 30 days prior to pick up date: FEE OF €400 for unregistered vehicle or €800 if vehicle has been registered
• Cancellation at time of delivery: €800

Your vehicle is covered by a multi-risk, non-deductible within the limits of the authorized countries and exclusions on the contract.  The policy can be found in full here:

http://autofrance.net/auto-france-lease-peugeot-open-europe-buyback-insurance-coverage-details
 

To drive in Europe, you must be at least 18 years old and have a full driving license that is valid in the countries you will be visiting.

The following people are entitled to drive the vehicle:

• the contract holder (his/her name is entered on the registration certificate)
• the spouse (in the broadest sense, including cohabiting partners or civil partners subject to presentation of evidence of this union)
• and the direct descendants and heirs of the contract holder subject to the same temporary transit conditions as the contract holder

No other person may use the vehicle, for whatever reason. The vehicle may not be used for the performance of income earning activities or for professional purposes.

An international driving license must be held by persons who live outside the European Union.
The international driving license must be accompanied by the national driving license at all times.
A name can’t be added to or changed on the temporary vehicle registration certificate or the international vehicle insurance card once it has been issued.

Which countries are covered by insurance and assistance with car-2-europe?

Germany, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Spain (Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands), Estonia, Finland, mainland France and Monaco, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, San Marino and Vatican , Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia (FYROM), Malta, Montenegro, Norway, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Gibraltar, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, Czech Republic.

Beyond these countries, the client will assume full liability, material and criminal incidents that may occur.

All our vehicles are new. The first service shall take place at 20,000 kms. This service is not free and must be performed by a representative of the Stellantis network. It is also recommended to check the level of oil; water and tire pressure at least every 1,000kms.

We advise you to check your CAR-2-EUROPE TRAVEL BOOK

IN THE EVENT OF BREAKDOWN OR FUEL ERROR
• Contact CAR-2-EUROPE ASSISTANCE 24/7 Peugeot : +33 1 47 89 24 24

IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT
• Contact CAR-2-EUROPE ASSISTANCE 24/7 Peugeot : +33 1 47 89 24 24
• Fill out the European accident report and write a detailed accident
statement (if no third party is identified).

IN CASE OF THEFT OR VANDALISM
• Contact CAR-2-EUROPE ASSISTANCE 24/7 Peugeot : +33 1 47 89 24 24
• Make an official report to the police.

IN CASE OF A FLAT TIRE
• Use the repair kit, as explained on the compressor or watch the video on youtu.be/YDkk8lb8adU.
• If you can inflate the tire (maximum drive 200 km), go to the nearest garage using the built-in navigation if needed and get the tire repaired.
Keep all proof for reimbursement of expenses incurred.
• If you cannot inflate the tire, contact CAR-2-EUROPE ASSISTANCE
24/7 Peugeot : +33 1 47 89 24 24 

Refer to the Travel Book for more information or questions.


 

RETURNING YOUR VEHICLE
You must contact the return center to make an appointment for the return of your vehicle.

When:  No later than 4 working days before the end of your contract.
You will be expected no later than 30 minutes after the agreed meeting time.

Contact: the return center mentioned on your order form (contact details are on the list of centers given to you at delivery as well as the following link: https://www.car2europe.com/en/delivery-centers/map ).

What items must be returned with the vehicle ?

INSTRUCTIONS:
• The vehicle must be returned clean inside and out, and in good condition.
• Please give back:
◻ the 2 keys,
◻ the vehicle registration certificate,
◻ the international insurance document,
◻ the hybrid vehicle charging cable.
• € 200 WILL BE CHARGED if the registration certificate or key is missing.
• You will be charged 100% of all costs involved (transport, parking, towing...) if you abandon your vehicle without returning it to the planned restitution center.

CHANGING RETURN CENTER
• Contact CAR-2-EUROPE by mail: c2econtact@stellantis.com
(Mention: Brand, registration number and phone).
• If you return the car in France instead of dropping if off abroad,
you will not be reimbursed.
• If you return the car abroad instead of dropping it off in France,
fees will be applied.
• When? No later than 5 working days before the end of your contract.

EXTENDING YOUR CONTRACT

• Firstly send an email to CAR-2-EUROPE: c2econtact@stellantis.com
(Mention: Brand, registration and your phone).
Careful! The callback number will start with 09!
• When?: No later than 4 working days before the end of your contract.
• Otherwise by phone +33 (0) 1 30 19 32 72 or +33 (0) 1 30 19 32 91
An answer will be communicated to you by email in priority, during the time slot of CAR-2-EUROPE from Monday to Thursday from 8:30 to 16:00 and Friday from 8:30 to 15:30 (except French holidays).

Extension fee per day:

IN ADVANCE
• Contact the return center to book an appointment.
• When? No later than 7 working days before the desired return date.
• REFUNDING UNUSED DAYS:
Detailed calculation:
• Minimum holding period of 30 days, no refund before that.
• No refund of unused days if return less than 7 days from the end of thecontract.
• Cancelation of base contract promotions if do not fit in the adjusted contract characteristics.
• Reimbursement of the gap between base and adjusted contract with a 20% withholding.

To get a refund for unused days, send your request in writing to your TT representative along with a copy of the vehicle receipt from the return center.

If the contract has been extended, no refund for early return.

During your trip, Car-2-Europe offers you to extend your driving experience by purchasing your vehicle at favorable conditions or to share it with your loved ones by selling it to them. To do that, you need to contact Car-2-Europe at the latest 2 weeks before the scheduled return date of your vehicle in order to receive your commercial buyback personalized proposal.
Contact us:
infos-tt-rachats@stellantis.com
If you buy back the vehicle, you will be able to benefit from a discount ranging from 20% to 25% or 15% on hybrid engines of the price of the current new vehicle in France. We remind you that you will have to pay VAT for Metropolitan France or local taxes for other countries of registration.

*Note: the vehicles are built to meet French specications and cannot be imported into the U.S.

Our Hybrid vehicles are delivered with a Home Charging Cable.  A Public Charging Cable can be purchased for at additional cost.

WITH E-SAVE, CHARGE WHILE YOU DRIVE

When you use the e-SAVE function, the engine rotates the electric motor which is in the gearbox to recharge the battery until the programmed energy level is reached. With this function, the battery can be fully recharged (e-SAVE Max position). 

You need to drive 2 km on average to recover 1 km of range (or 100 km on the motorway to recover 50 km of range). Once the set level is reached, the system switches to hybrid mode and maintains the level in the battery at the required threshold (10 km, 20 km or Max).

RECHARGE THE BATTERY BY CONNECTING CABLE 1 HOME CHARGING (Delivered with Vehicle)

Open the charging port by pressing the button at the top right of the port.
• The luminous guides in the port light up in white.
• Connect the cable on the box side to the domestic socket and then on the vehicle side.
• The luminous guides and the “CHARGING” indicator on the control box flash in green.
• Immediate charging is engaged.
• The charging connector is locked in the port and the red indicator lights up.

RECHARGE THE BATTERY BY CONNECTING CABLE 2 FAST CHARGING (Must be purchased separately)

• Purchase a subscription with the public charging station’s local operator.
• Follow the instructions for use of the public charging station.
• Connect the cable on the vehicle side.
• The luminous guides and the “CHARGING” indicator on the control box flash in green.
• Immediate charging is engaged.
• Upon locking of the vehicle the charging connector is locked in the port and the red indicator light comes on.

DISCONNECTION OF THE CABLE WHEN CHARGING IS COMPLETE

• Unlock the vehicle to unlock the charging connector from the charging port (the red indicator goes out in the port).
• Within 30 seconds, remove the charging connector and unplug the cable and put it away.

Students can benefits from a PEUGEOT OPEN EUROPE vehicle contract for a period of up to one year under the following conditions:

• Your main residence must be outside the European Union or in the overseas territories (DOM-TOM)
• You must be currently studying in an institution or university located in the European Union and must not exceed a total of 355 days
• Present a valid school certificate for the period of the contract
• You must not exercise a remunerated activity in a country of the European Union
• You must be 18 years of age and have a driver’s license that is both valid and recognized in the countries that you plan to visit.  (International driver’s license)

An IDP should be obtained by ALL our clients driving in Europe. This permit can be purchased through AAA. Click here for more information: https://www.aaa.com/stop/

It is NOT required by Auto France that you have this permit to obtain a lease vehicle.

The tires on the delivered vehicle are not suitable for extreme conditions involving the presence of large amounts of snow and/or water.

The snow-tire chains and snow socks that we propose are easily mounted without the necessity of a specialist.

Car-2-Europe cannot mount special tires such as "snow" tires on its vehicles. If you decide to equip your vehicle with special tires, you can do it at your expense and you will have to return the car with the original tires.

Important Note: Customers are responsible for meeting all legal requirements in each country.

The Air Quality Certificate is a secure document issued according to the information which appears on the vehicle registration certificate. It certifies the vehicle's environmental class based on pollutant emissions.

IMPORTANT: The vehicle delivered to you under the Peugeot Car-2-Europe Plan is registered and insured in your name, however, it is not delivered with the emission badge/vignette. Therefore, as the registered owner of the vehicle, the emission badge/vignette requirements are your responsibility. The crit'Air certificate is obligatory in order to drive around certain large urban conurbations in France such as Paris, Lille, Lyon and Marseille.

When you order the crit’Air sticker, you must mention your U.S. address, and you will receive it there. You would just have to keep the copy of the certificate that can be downloaded and / or printed indicating you have ordered the crit'Air sticker. This is sufficient.

The following is information related to the procedure for obtaining the sticker:

• You must wait for the delivery of the car to know the registration number.
• Go to the website to order the sticker. https://www.certificat-air.gouv.fr/en/demande
• It costs €4.00 plus postage.
• When you order the crit’Air sticker, you must mention your U.S. address, and you will receive it there. You would just have to keep the copy of the certificate that can be downloaded and / or printed indicating you have ordered the crit'Air sticker. This is sufficient.
• To learn more about this, go to: https://www.certificat-air.gouv.fr/en/foire-aux-questions

or watch this video https://youtu.be/4CPuv9ZNjU8

Switzerland may be a small country, but driving these beautiful routes with their expansive vistas and towering mountains makes it seem larger than life itself. Before hitting the road, be sure to read up on the basic rules of the road, including obtaining a motorway vignette for your car. As mentioned earlier, Swiss driving laws are more stringent than most other European countries, primarily for safety reasons, and new laws were recently passed.

What is the Swiss motorway vignette?

A Swiss motorway vignette is required to use the national motorways. It's a sticker you need to apply on the inside of the windshield of your car. The price is CHF 40.

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