Vehicle write off question

AdrianC

EdGasket wrote: »

A neighbour had their car run into years ago and had to drop the claim because the insurer would only write it off; they are still driving it with the same dent in the wing. Admittedly this one was not cat B, more like cat D.

Cat D would have been easy for them to keep, just deducting the salvage value from the payout.
Cat C likewise, but needs a VIC before a V5C will be reissued or any tax reminders sent.
Cat B cannot be returned to the road, only broken for parts by an authorised breaker.
Cat A must be crushed whole, no parts can be removed.

FarmerGilesUK

Thanks everyone for all your input. Looks like the end of the road for that particular vehicle then. Shame

Richard53

FarmerGilesUK wrote: »

Thanks everyone for all your input. Looks like the end of the road for that particular vehicle then. Shame

I'd feel the same about mine. I'm not a sentimental person, but there is one old motorbike I will never sell, and the MX-5 is heading in the same direction in my affections. It's like a very eager puppy. I've probably spent as much again as the car is worth getting it into top mechanical order, and any total loss payment if I wrecked it would leave me well out of pocket. But that's how it works.