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I took my van to have estimate after slight scuff to rear wheel, arch and bumper. They gave the insurers and estimate of £3800 (this included the van be sanitized at £40). The insurers wrote my van off...
My insurers want to write off my damaged car which is repairable. What are my options?
I've sold a car that is a Cat S write off. I didn't tell the new buyer, but gave them all the documents with details of it on including the logbook for them to look at. Where do I stand?
Three years ago we bought a Vauxhall Corsa from a dealer, all HPI checks came back clear. We recently tried to sell the car to be told that it is a Cat S vehicle. This is the first time of hearing this....
Have insurance write-off categories changed?
I have recently been involved in a car accident where I was not at fault. The car's damage, which was mostly done to the front bumper on the driver's side, was reasessed by my insurers and deemed to be...
If my car has been Cat D repaired, how much will this affect my selling price?
I'm looking to replace my 2002 Nissan Micra with something similar and am thinking of the Dacia Sandero. I have seen a few examples online for £3500 on a 16 plate but both were Cat S cars, now repaired....
If my car is written off by the insurer is it worth buying it back and will I be able to insure the car?
I have just had my car classed as a Category N Write off due to a small amount of damage on the rear quarter. The insurance has valued the car at £3670 and the value of the repair at £2894. Can I argue...