Category B. Good news!!

philip43

scotsman4th wrote: »

So it was presented yesterday, the engine number doesnt match, you'll get the all clear in a couple of days but its passed the VIC?
Why the delay in the all clear?

To see if it's really worthwhile, Whats the spec of the car, age etc and how much have you spent so far.

Why the delay? Why do you need to be told twice? I have already stated why there is a delay! All the information is already posted here, apart from the financial breakdown, and I have no intention of divulging that information. The car will be driven by me, and will not be for sale.

atrixblue.-MFR-.

scotsman4th wrote: »

So it was presented yesterday, the engine number doesnt match, you'll get the all clear in a couple of days but its passed the VIC?
Why the delay in the all clear?

To see if it's really worthwhile, Whats the spec of the car, age etc and how much have you spent so far.

because the engine number doesnt mtach the vehicle details they have to find out where the other engine came from and if it has been stolen wich can take a while as its not a serious police matter, if the engine is not stolen or from a stolen vehicle, then itll be advised that the op when applying for the v5 registers a new engine number so that it corresponds to the relevant documentation. that is the delay basically.

Rolandtheroadie

atrixblue.-MFR-. wrote: »

because the engine number doesnt mtach the vehicle details they have to find out where the other engine came from and if it has been stolen wich can take a while as its not a serious police matter, if the engine is not stolen or from a stolen vehicle, then itll be advised that the op when applying for the v5 registers a new engine number so that it corresponds to the relevant documentation. that is the delay basically.

Yep, but I cant understand how it can pass the VIC when theres still doubt.
It could be the correct engine in the correct car, but the cars identity markings have been scrubbed to make it look like it's the cat B write off (or in other words, a ringer)
To me thats what the VIC is all about.

philip43

atrixblue.-MFR-. wrote: »

because the engine number doesnt mtach the vehicle details they have to find out where the other engine came from and if it has been stolen wich can take a while as its not a serious police matter, if the engine is not stolen or from a stolen vehicle, then itll be advised that the op when applying for the v5 registers a new engine number so that it corresponds to the relevant documentation. that is the delay basically.

Thank you for your comprehensive response.

'All can be taught, but not all can listen'.

atrixblue.-MFR-.

i see no harm that this vehicle be put back on the road, it was flood damaged not crash damaged like most cat c,d's. hell somepeople even reshell vehicles after nasty smashes and registered them as a Q plate and still get insurance on them. OP is keeping the vehicle, is going to enjoy it, drive it,and be proud of it.

philip43

scotsman4th wrote: »

Yep, but I cant understand how it can pass the VIC when theres still doubt.
It could be the correct engine in the correct car, but the cars identity markings have been scrubbed to make it look like it's the cat B write off (or in other words, a ringer)
To me thats what the VIC is all about.

The body corresponds to the VIN number, but the engine does not correspond to the VIN number. When A car is manufactured, it is given a VIN number, and the engine fitted to the car has a number aswell. The dealer informs the DVA of these numbers, and they allocate a VRM to the vehicle. For some reason, the engine number in my car, does not match the engine number that the manufacturers attached to the VIN. It may well have been fitted to the car in it's early life, under warranty. The police will check to make sure it isn't stolen, and then I will be able to apply for the V5.

philip43

atrixblue.-MFR-. wrote: »

i see no harm that this vehicle be put back on the road, it was flood damaged not crash damaged like most cat c,d's. hell somepeople even reshell vehicles after nasty smashes and registered them as a Q plate and still get insurance on them. OP is keeping the vehicle, is going to enjoy it, drive it,and be proud of it.

Yes, I am going to be VERY proud of it!!!

atrixblue.-MFR-.

scotsman4th wrote: »

Yep, but I cant understand how it can pass the VIC when theres still doubt.
It could be the correct engine in the correct car, but the cars identity markings have been scrubbed to make it look like it's the cat B write off (or in other words, a ringer)
To me thats what the VIC is all about.

op has stated that the vehicle has been identified on further checks, just because the VIN was defaced doesnt mean it cant be identified, there are ways to ID a vehicle without a VIN wich requires more time because panels have to be removed.

the vehicle is the vehicle chassis, body, make and model wich passes the id check other factors can delay things like a changed engine the VIC tester now has to establish whether or not it was stolen if it was stolen the engine will be removed and returned back to its owner. then the op will have to purchase an engine. but unlikly as it suffered flooding (wich may have been while it was running )the engine would of been taken out by some one in an attempt to repair it with intensions of doing what the OP is doing.

if they establish that the engine isnt stolen then the OP is free to register the vehicle providing he registers that engine number on the new v5

Rolandtheroadie

philip43 wrote: »

The body corresponds to the VIN number, but the engine does not correspond to the VIN number. When A car is manufactured, it is given a VIN number, and the engine fitted to the car has a number aswell. The dealer informs the DVA of these numbers, and they allocate a VRM to the vehicle. For some reason, the engine number in my car, does not match the engine number that the manufacturers attached to the VIN. It may well have been fitted to the car in it's early life, under warranty. The police will check to make sure it isn't stolen, and then I will be able to apply for the V5.

Thank you for a calm and reasonable response to a perfectly reasonable question.
I had a Hayabusa that was cat c by the insurer and all that had happened was an old guy knocked it over. All that was wrong was scratches. Couldnt believe they made it a cat C but on a brighter note, a motobike doesnt need a VIC.

MrRedundant

You either have a VIC or you don't. Which is it?
If you have a VIC why is there still doubt? What I suspect you mean is you have been told it will be ok as long as the checks come back.
Has the insurance fully declared the write off and Cat B?


Until you have that V5 in your posession I am going to remain sceptical.