Citroën Friend: Discover the electric car without a license

Flore will therefore be able to sleep a little longer in the morning. And Louis, the future pastry chef, will be able to continue his learning with a quiet spirit.

Citroën Friend: the galley of a family with the small car without a license to the many problems

Friend, the car without license of Citroën, knows many concerns. For Flore, it was the model of his 15 year old son who broke down. And the replacement vehicle offered by the manufacturer is a vehicle that requires driving license. After the intervention of “RMC is committed to you”, the manufacturer promises a reimbursement of monthly payments and a new car.

The friend is a small electric car without a Citroën license that can be driven from the age of 14. Last year, Flore signs a rental contract with Citroën. The car must serve his son Louis, 15 years old. He is an apprentice pastry chef and he needs it to go to work every morning at 5am.

The first year, everything is fine. But last June, the vehicle broke down. Since then, he has been immobilized at the dealer while waiting for a new battery. Citroën has proposed a solution but completely unsuitable.

“There is something that is completely incoherent is that you rent a car without a license but the replacement vehicle requires the driving license! They highlight a vehicle which can be driven from the age of 14 but if it breaks down, you must have the license. It’s absurd!”, protests Flore.

Except that during this time, the mother continues to pay each month: 100 euros of rent, insurance included.

Many problems on these cars

And Flore is not the only one to encounter difficulties with his friend. Since its launch just over two years ago, this 100% electric vehicle accumulates breakdowns: blocked lock, door that opens while rolling, refill defect, water infiltration, welding that let go. Not to mention the delivery delays.

Several groups of dissatisfied customers have been formed on Facebook: they share their galleys, exchange their repair tips and tricks. Six months after its marketing, Citroën launched a vehicle reminder campaign for revision and modernization.

“I feel like I’m talking to a wall”

In the meantime, Flore has risen at 4:30 am every morning for three months to take his son Louis in the bakery where he apprentices, 12 km from their home.

“I try to type at all doors but I feel like I am talking to a wall or a ghost service. To call every day and have the impression that the person opposite does not hear your dismay, it tires me today. Nothing can make me very angry, “she deplores.

Citroën is committed to Flore

Fortunately, after the intervention of RMC, Citroën has committed to reimburse within seven days every monthly payments since June and the immobilization of the vehicle, or more than 300 euros. The manufacturer guaranteed RMC that Flore would receive a brand new vehicle by the end of next month. And by then, he undertakes to reimburse the costs of rental of a car without a license at any other rental company.

Flore will therefore be able to sleep a little longer in the morning. And Louis, the future pastry chef, will be able to continue his learning with a quiet spirit.

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Citroën Friend: Discover the electric car without a license

On the automotive market since 2020, the Citroën Ami has been more and more talked about. This small electric car, intended for a city lifestyle, has broken records since its release. What are its characteristics ? Who can drive it ? At what price ? Assurnext details everything you need to know.

The characteristics of the Citroën Friend

A compact design

The Citroën Ami is distinguished from other cars by its extravagant design. With a size of 2.41m in length and 1.36m wide, it only has two places side by side. It is still equipped with storage, including a main 64 l at the front at the passenger’s legs. To overcome its small size, the friend has a panoramic roof in order to increase the feeling of space.

This cart is as practical as they are aspious. Its doors open in a classic way on the passenger side, but in an antagonistic way on the driver’s side. That is to say that the door opens in the opposite direction. The goal is to facilitate entry into the vehicle.

Its composition is also compact since it only has 250 spare parts, Or 4 times less than a conventional car. It also has front disc brakes and drum brakes at the back.

The heating, ventilation and desemburation systems are installed there, but there is no air conditioning. Often compared to a scooter because of its performance and mini template, it does not have airbag either.

Where to buy a Citroën Friend ?

The Citroën Friend is mainly sold on order on the Internet, directly via the Citroën site. But the manufacturer has not only bet on an online marketing method, since it is also possible to buy it in store, at Fnac or Darty. The cart can be Delivered at home for 200 €, or in dealerships for 100 €.

Who can drive a friend friend ?

According to the highway code, like all cars without a license, driving a Citroën Ami is accessible From the age of 14. However, you must have validated a AM license, Formerly Road Safety Patent (BSR).

For people born before 1988, no driving license is necessary !

What Citroën Electric Friend Citroën Insurance rate ?

To ensure your city car without a Citroën AMI license, the price begins From 20 € /month at Assurnext. You have the choice between 3 guaranteed formulas as well as an all -risk coverage for optimal protection of your electric city car. Get a Cheap VSP insurance quote !

Illustration photo: © Media.stellantis.Com/Citroën

Sources: Citroen.Ma, Frandroid.com, autoplus.com