In Vietnam or Thailand, a flat tyre or a broken phone is often repaired on the pavement, in a few minutes, by a repairer set up on the street corner.
Over there
Little equipment, a lot of know-how, and a simple principle: repair rather than throw away, straight away, at a low price.
In France
Repairers who come to you (bikes, scooters, phones, household appliances) are growing, helped by people wanting to repair rather than buy again. Many neighbourhoods do not have one yet.
The idea for the Passerelle
- A repairer in France can find suppliers of spare parts and tools in Asia.
- Experienced repairers can share their way of working with partners in France.
To check before you start
- Depending on the activity, you may need a qualification or registration with the Chambre de métiers et de l'artisanat (French chamber of trades and crafts).
- Imported spare parts must meet European standards (CE marking for electrical items).
For information only (page of 27/10/2026): this information does not engage the responsibility of Passerelle France-Asie. Rules change and depend on your situation: before you start, check with the official body mentioned.