Four in 10 french garages breach fraud and malpractice rules 25.06.2026

The DGCCRF, France's consumer protection and fraud control agency, published findings from inspections of 1,600 garages conducted in 2024, revealing that 40% failed to comply with consumer protection regulations. The agency documented over 10,000 complaints about vehicle maintenance and repair submitted via its online platform in 2025, prompting plans for a further round of inspections in 2026. Compared to a 30% breach rate in the 2022 inspection, the agency noted that the 10% increase was likely due to more targeted inspections rather than a rise in dishonest operators.

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