Category B. Good news!!

MrRedundant

philip43 wrote: »

In as much as I would like to inform you of the insurance company I am with, I fear that they would be besieged with phone calls in relation to this matter. I hope you understand.

Yeah right. Prove your properly insured. No chance you will be.

philip43

MrRedundant wrote: »

How did you get a VIC without an MOT?
VIC's are also VOSA not the police?

Could you confirm who the car is insured with and the fact they know about the write off status?

I couldn't get an MOT on the car untill it's identity had been ascertained. That has now been done. The MOT comes next.
Where the stamped in chassis number, and the VIN plate where originally on the car, the examining officer placed two 'Post' stickers. These contain a reference number, and a telephone number. I am now able to stamp the VIN on the car, in a place that is easily viewable.

I have no intention of divulging the insurance details. If you wish to doubt me, that's up to you.

MrRedundant

philip43 wrote: »

I couldn't get an MOT on the car untill it's identity had been ascertained. That has now been done. The MOT comes next.
Where the stamped in chassis number, and the VIN plate where originally on the car, the examining officer placed two 'Post' stickers. These contain a reference number, and a telephone number. I am now able to stamp the VIN on the car, in a place that is easily viewable.

I have no intention of divulging the insurance details. If you wish to doubt me, that's up to you.

So how did you get the car to the VIC check?
Have you now received a VIC pass? This contradicts what you said earlier. If they were carrying out more checks your car has failed until such a time they amend it to a pass.

I am intrigued as to why you would have insured a car that has no MOT, VIC or tax?

I have read your post and there are enough inaccuracies in procedural bits to make me believe your are either mistaken or just a troll.

I also read elsewhere you had a "legal team", I wonder if you have done some sort of group insurance scam through a business which will never hold up if required.

MrRedundant

Oh also to add I suspect you might have problems with an MOT. I can't see many garages rushing to give out an MOT on a CAT B car that has been flooded and risking liability when it causes an accident so expect them to find any way to fail it and some items are down to "judgement"

I very much doubt you have done all the work required to ensure it isnt an accident waiting to happen (i.e new electrics, check clutch contamination, check brakes etc).

Maybe you will shock us all but I don't think you will be getting far in this car; two many people not going to want to do stuff. Also to add your potentially stuck with one insurer for good even if it is insured (which I doubt) so what happens when they charge you far too much?

I just find it completely unfeasible someone would spend the money you have on this. Why?

Oh and to add how did you get this car? If it was a Cat B someone is potentially in breach of contract and if that person is you that opens rise to potential court claims against you for damages.

philip43

MrRedundant wrote: »

So how did you get the car to the VIC check?
Have you now received a VIC pass? This contradicts what you said earlier. If they were carrying out more checks your car has failed until such a time they amend it to a pass.

I am intrigued as to why you would have insured a car that has no MOT, VIC or tax?

I have read your post and there are enough inaccuracies in procedural bits to make me believe your are either mistaken or just a troll.

I also read elsewhere you had a "legal team", I wonder if you have done some sort of group insurance scam through a business which will never hold up if required.

Yes, I have now received a vic pass.
To cover Fire and theft.
My legal team will be looking at your last paragraph.

MrRedundant

philip43 wrote: »

Yes, I have now received a vic pass.
To cover Fire and theft.
My legal team will be looking at your last paragraph.

How did you get the car to the VIC? Simple question
And really. So you went from have a VIC fail yesterday to a pass today????

Imp

MrRedundant wrote: »

How did you get the car to the VIC? Simple question
And really. So you went from have a VIC fail yesterday to a pass today????

I've transported cars around the country on trailers and flat beds. Really, that's the easy part.

MrRedundant

Imp wrote: »

I've transported cars around the country on trailers and flat beds. Really, that's the easy part.

Yes I do know that but I am wondering if thats what the OP did or if he just drove it.

philip43

MrRedundant wrote: »

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/BuyingAndSellingAVehicle/AdviceOnBuyingAndSellingAVehicle/DG_4022107

I would say this is very clear. The VIC is only to allow issue of a V5 saying the OP owns the car; it will still remain a category B write off. Category B write offs as agreed by the insurance and motor industry should not be returned to the road. A VIC doesnt mean the car should be returned to the road it simply confirms its identity and that the write off isnt being used for illegal purposes.

Now it isnt illegal to return a Cat B to the road however I remain to see how you plan to insure it and thus legally tax it and drive it. Could you name the insurer who has insured this Cat B for full use and confirm they are fully aware of it being a Cat B and being used on the road?

It is also the case that you will never be able to sell the car and will probably find everytime you try and insure it, tax it, MOT it and so on you get the same old problems.

You also say it passed the VIC. This can categorically not be true based on what you have told us as any defacement to VIN's etc is an automatic fail. When a car fails checks will be carried out to confirm the reason and correct any discrepancy. This doesnt mean the discrepancy is wrong or a VIC pass is going to happen. Its exactly what it says. Further checks. If the car has defacement to parts then you could be in serious problems. Its also worth noting that once its failed and been appealed if its not upheld thats it and the car will never be issued a new V5, taxable etc.

I also can't see how the car can be MOT'd if the identity plates are damaged as this is an MOT check item.

The more I read the more I think you are clutching at straws and technicalities and the more surprised I will be if you are ever legally able to drive this card on the road for any period of time.

A few questions;

Who is the car insured with? On what basis? Do they know it is a Cat B
What is the MOT status? Who Mot'd it? Why when it must have failed?
Has the car at current failed the VIC?

'I would say this is very clear. The VIC is only to allow issue of a V5 saying the OP owns the car; it will still remain a category B write off. Category B write offs as agreed by the insurance and motor industry should not be returned to the road. A VIC doesnt mean the car should be returned to the road it simply confirms its identity and that the write off isnt being used for illegal purposes.'

You are seriously misinformed, or you cannot read. This is what the VIC is for...


The Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) carries out the VIC. It’s designed to confirm the car’s identity and help ensure that the genuine car is returned to the road.

philip43

MrRedundant wrote: »

How did you get the car to the VIC? Simple question
And really. So you went from have a VIC fail yesterday to a pass today????

Via car transporter, and no, I didn't go from a VIC fail yesterday to a pass today. I went from a VIC queried on Tuesday, to a VIC pass today. The query was in relation to the engine number.

I really think you should start reading this thread from the first post, as it is quite clear that you haven't, or are reading something completely different to what is being posted. Are you involved in motor insurance in any way? The legislation is abundantly clear on this matter, regardless of what the ABI would like you to believe.