I just did a vechicle data check on a car I was going to buy this is the result?

Question

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

Just had some more details the car was a write-off in 2005, the car looks perfect to me, is the seller allowed to do this ? I dont understand if its a write-off how can they still sel it ?

Answer 1

there is nothing wrong with buying a cat D (or cat C) car, cat D is usually minor panel damage (in newer models under five years old) cat C can be panel damage as well as something like the suspension/radiator having damage (again in cars under five years old-cars over ten years old can just have scratched bumpers to be classed as cat C) the only thing with cat C is, it will state previously cat C on the log book, cat D does not go on the log book, you can buy them pre-repair, at a cheap price, so you can do the repairs yourself-you then end up with a newer motor for far less than what you would pay for the same model in mint condition! or you can buy them after they have been professionally repaired, for slightly more than 'do-it-yourself' and far less than new! the only real advantages of buying a cat C or D (apart from having a cheap 03 motor) is if you intend on keeping the car for more than six years-by the time you come to re-sell, the 'unblemished' cars in its category, will have depreciated to about the same price level.

im very lucky in the fact that i could go out and buy a cat D car for repair and my hubby and his mate can easily bring it back to like new-im after an 02/03 punto/seicento in the near future-unblemished they can be priced from £3500 up, a repaired cat D 03 can be from £1500 up and a D.I.Y 03 can be from £800 up. as i intend to keep it for as long as possible, i dont think it matters much, but if you only keep them for twelve months dont bother it will not hold its value. plus you do have to tell prospective buyers that it is a cat D or C.

Answer 2

The write off question depends upon what the damage was, these days body damage to the shell would probably result in the vehicle being an insurance write off but this may be easily put right by buying panels and fitting them, as far as an insurance company is concerned the costs are for a professional to fix at normal prices. If the job has been done properly and the chassis was not bent then that should be no problem. As others have said if in doubt take a mechanic, one you trust.

Answer 3

You need to give me more info, cause it can be a lot other stuff. What you have told me, you didn't say anything about the accident, water damage, etc.. things like that. Here is something you need to give me:

Year, Model, Make, and the price as for sale.

Some time the car can get in to accident with out been in the data base, cause some people can just fix the car with out insurance know about it. Also check with your insurance company, give then the vin number and they will tell you if the car been in to accident or not.

Answer 4

It means it was in an accident that caused enough damage to the car that it would have cost more to repair the car than it would be worth when repaired so the insurance company declared it written off. Someone then bought the wreckage and put it back together and is selling it on. Best to avoid it although it could be ok. I wouldn't buy it though.

Answer 5

the car was involved in an accident and was written off by the insurance company. someone has bought the car from a salvage yard and has repaired it. it is more expensive for an insurance company to repair a vehicle as they use new parts. my husband bought a cat d car which had had a bump on the front. he got 2nd hand parts and the car is as good as new for a fraction of the cost an insurance company would pay. as long as the car has been properly repaired then you should have no problems. the only downside about our car is that if we have an accident and it is a writen off then we would only receive 70-80% of its value as it has been written off previously.

cat a = complete scrapper, good for crushing only
cat b = breaker, for spares only
cat c = repairable, subject to VIC check
cat d = repairable
cat e & x = not recorded

Answer 6

it means the car was in an accident
the car your looking at has obviously been bought back off the insurance company then reregistered
take a mechanic along with you if you still want to buy it to check it over but other than that the registration will be ok.

Answer 7

The car has been written off and then bought off insurers and repaired. Car may be professionally repaired and completely safe, however it is recorded, and you may have problems when you insure it or come to sell it on. Best avoided.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

it was in a serious collision and was officially written off to be scrapped, however it has not been scrapped and is more than likely two or more cars put together, check out the chassis numbers, or take a reputable mechanic along with you to check it out, but do not buy this until it has been given the go by someone with auto-mechanical background.

to cut it short my friend if you buy this it is more than likely going to kill you, and anyone else you have in the car when it falls apart.

Answer 10

if its privet sale then there is no come back sold as seen, & they do not have to tell you its had a smack.
but if its been repaird by a body shop then it should be fine
if it a garrage sale then by law they have to tell you.
ask them about the info you have found out, if they seem cagey
then just walk away