Stellantis presents its French end of life vehicle take back route through partner VHU centres and Valorauto
By Eve
On 27 October 2026, Stellantis presented its route for taking back end of life vehicles in France, built on a network of partner VHU (end of life vehicle) centres, the Valorauto platform, free collection and a certificate of destruction. The network, attached to the group's individual scheme, was approved by the French authorities at the end of August, two months before the public announcement. The French Ministry of Ecological Transition notes that free collection and transport of complete vehicles is already a manufacturer obligation, so the announcement describes how Stellantis meets it rather than creating a new offer.
Why it matters
This is a French regulatory and compliance story rather than a charging one, but it shows how manufacturers are structuring end of life obligations through approved networks and platforms. Procurement teams and CPOs dealing with fleets or vehicle lifecycle partners in France should read the conditions attached to the offer before relying on it.
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- Original title
- [FR] “Votre vieille voiture est en fin de vie : êtes-vous éligible à la proposition de Stellantis ?”
- Published
- 1 November 2026
- Updated
- 2 November 2026
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- Electric Vehicles
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- France
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- Stellantis
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