Wrighty
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Registered: 28th Feb 04
Location: Howden
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4607477458&fromMakeTrack=true
and would anyone care to explain catergory C write offs please? would you buy one?
cheers
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M2RTY
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Registered: 25th May 01
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too much money 800
500 tops
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ainsley_brader
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Registered: 24th Mar 02
Location: Tattershall, Lincolnshire
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Suprised its cat c tbh.
Cat D is the lightest of the right offs and shows up only if a hpi report is done.
/Cat C is the next step up slightly heavier damage and the log book will be marked that its a right off. Also with it being a cat c will need a vic (vehicle identity check) fairly easy but more hassle and money.
I wouldnt bother tbh unless you intend to replace those parts with modded parts anyway or if you can do the paintwork yourself!!
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ed
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Registered: 10th Sep 03
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Depends on how bent it is... Could cost thousands to repair if the suspension turret needs replacing. I would agree with M2RTY...
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Jamie
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Registered: 1st Apr 02
Location: Aberdeen
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Thats almost identical to the damage my Corsa suffered
Cost £1400 as it required jigged
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Wrighty
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Registered: 28th Feb 04
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now youve mentioned jigging etc i think il probably stay away lol
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Jamie
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I would to be honest.
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Danny H
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Wouldn't touch it with a barge pole jon boy.
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Graeme
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Registered: 26th Jul 04
Location: Northampton
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it is a cat C beacause there looks from that pic that there is potention damage on the chassis leg. there easy to replace on a corsa but that requires maybe jigging and engine out!
would say leave it unless u are in the repairs trade!
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Nismo
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Briefly:
Category A - Must be crushed. All of it.
Category B - Vehicle may not be returned to road. Parts may be sold.
Category C - Repairable. Possibly structural damage. Cost of damage (at dealer prices and labour rates) is more than book value of vehicle.
Category D - Repairable. Probably non-structural damage. May have been economic to repair, but insurer doesn't want to.
Category X - Repairable. Minor Danage.
In more detail:
Category A - May not be resold. Must be crushed. Total burnout or flood damage (salt or foul water). Severely damaged with no serviceable parts, or already stripped out shell. DVLA require "Notification of Destruction".
Category B - May not be resold. Damaged beyond economical repair, usually with severe structural damage. DVLA require "Notification of Destruction". Parts can be removed and sold.
Category C - Repairable salvage. Usually applies to vehicles with significant (structural) damage, where cost of repairs exceeds book value. Can be sold for repair but must now have VIC inspection before returning to the road. Recorded as "Category C" at DVLA. Category C vehicles' V5 documents are returned to DVLA. You re-apply for registration on the original identity once the VIC inspection has done. VIC inspection and re-registration removes the Category C classification, but evidence it was at one time Category C remains on the vehicle's record at DVLA (and HPI and AA and the others).
VIC inspection - Straight from VOSA's web site "[The VIC] will involve comparing the vehicle presented against information held by DVLA, such as the vehicle identification number, make, model, colour and engine number. The VIC will also compare the record of previous accident damage with evidence of damage repair as well as checking other components to confirm the age and identity of the vehicle."
Officially, the VIC does not check roadworthiness. If any significant defects are present, they can prevent it being used, but it is not a check of vehicle condition or roadworthiness. VIC tets centres in major towns, list on VOSA's site. It costs £35 (early 2005).
Category D - Repairable salvage. Minimal damage, probably not structural, but insurer does not want to repair, even though it might be economic to do so. Often stolen and recovered after claim has been paid. Or for unusual models or grey imports where the difficulty of obtaining new parts hinders a quick repair. Does not need VIC inspection to return to road. Recorded with HPI, AA, and the like.
Category X - Insurance-speak for 'Not Recorded', but subject to some claim and sold on by them as repairable salvage. Not recorded on registers at HPI, AA, .. or known at DVLA. Very light damage, or vehicle is fairly new. Requires minimal repair work.
"not recorded" - Not an official category, this is what you may see in a private advert. Usually means the owner only had third party insurance and they stuffed it themselves, so can't claim for it. Naturally, they aren't telling their insurance company - and they haven't told DVLA. Might be a total wreck, might be fixable. But - since DVLA don't know about it - there is no requirement for any inspection. Buying something like this, you are on your own, and you'd better know what you are doing mechanically.
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Butler
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Registered: 2nd Jun 05
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Probably around the same as mine, cheapest quote i got was 1000 inc labour. Main dealer wanted 4 grand.
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