no colour change
no plate transfer
no registration of being scrapped
no record of exported
no record of the car been stolen, then it goes on to say :
! this registration was recoreded as a category D right off on this date ? want does this mean
2007-02-01 14:01:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Just had some more details, the car was a write-off in 2005 , I dont understand theres nothing wrong with the car it looks perfect, Should I still but it, are the sellers allowed to be selling the car if it was a write-off in 2005 ?
2007-02-01 14:16:46 · update #1
Hi, A cat D writeoff means that the car has been damaged, usually a minor accident and still driveable, but the cost of repairing it would be more than the vehicle is worth.
ie. a rear end shunt requiring a new tailgate and associated parts would be too much in new spares cost being repaired in a dealership, but could easily be carried out in a body repair shop using donor parts from a scrapped vehicle.
Generally this would be quite acceptable and perfectly safe, but it is always worth while having an independent check carried out.
If the car is currently MOT'd and has had previous tests after the repair date you should be ok, however I suggest you negotiate the purchase price bearing in mind the previous repairs.
2007-02-01 22:51:04 · answer #1 · answered by rookethorne 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means the car has had some damage to it,the cat d normally indicates the level of damage its had. allot of people buy them still and they are totally sound. first of all you will want proof that it has been repaired by a reputable garage and not some diy merchant. if it has all proof with it and it suits you then it might be worth a look. you must inform your insurance co about what you know about it, also bear in mind when you come to sell it you wont get as much for it if you inform the buyer.
2007-02-03 05:52:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means your car is road worthy, but no main dealer will allow you to put it in for a part exchange.
All main dealers do a data check on all cars what they bye in .
2007-02-02 06:21:55 · answer #3 · answered by Mick 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It means the car can not be sold by a main dealer, and that it can not be put on a finance plan.
Only buy it if it is very very cheap
2007-02-01 23:42:37 · answer #4 · answered by richard n 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
im sure ive answered this before
2007-02-01 14:09:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋