Leboncoin review

Leboncoin is where most French private-sale cars end up, and its secure payment makes it the strongest pick for France. Adevinta, its parent, calls it one of the country's most visited websites. For vehicles, Leboncoin acts as a trusted third party: the buyer's money sits in an escrow account until the keys change hands, the seller's identity is verified by the payment provider, and a cancelled sale is refunded in full. The buyer pays a 19.99 euro service fee, or 139, 259 or 399 euros with a 3, 6 or 12-month mechanical breakdown warranty included. Listings carry a price indicator that compares each car with similar recent ads, and sellers can attach a free Autoviza history report with the number of owners and mileage records. The catches are limits: secure payment applies to cars up to 20,000 euros, and the warranty pack has age and mileage rules. Pricier cars fall back to ordinary payment. We compared documented features and published fees only.

Who it is for

Buyers in France, especially for private-sale cars

Price

Free to browse; secure payment for vehicles costs the buyer a 19.99 euro service fee, optional breakdown warranty from 139 euros.

Aucune garantie : 19,99€ de frais de service
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Secure payment holds the buyer's money in escrow until the keys are handed over
• Seller identity verified by the payment provider
• Price indicator rates cars from Very good deal to Fair price against similar listings
• Free Autoviza history report option showing owners and mileage records
• Optional mechanical breakdown warranty of 3, 6 or 12 months

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Secure payment is free for sellers and costs buyers 19.99 euros
• Strength: Breakdown warranty priced at 139, 259 or 399 euros including fees
• Strength: Adevinta calls it one of France's most visited websites
• Weakness: Secure payment only covers cars priced up to 20,000 euros
• Weakness: Pack Sérénité warranty needs a car aged 2 to 20 years with at most 200,000 km
• Weakness: Private sales still need your own inspection; the site does not sell cars

Key facts

• Secure payment fee: 19.99 euros for the buyer
• Price cap: Up to 20,000 euros
• Warranty: 3, 6 or 12 months, 139 to 399 euros
• History report: Autoviza, free option for sellers
• Parent: Adevinta

Where it ranks

Leboncoin is No. 6 in our Best Used Car Websites in Europe verdict.