Nigelw Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Saw this on FB and to say it confused me is mild. https://m.facebook.com/groups/703875639700099?view=permalink&id=1051580051596321 Seller says cat D but clearly has twisted chassis, this surely takes it to cat B? Will try an post pix for those who don't do FB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 As I understand cat C and D it is just based on cost of repairs as a percentage of value of vehicle. Value of vehicle = £5k Chassis swap = £3k Only 60% or so... Cat D At least was my understanding anyways, and it may have changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigelw Posted May 9, 2016 Author Share Posted May 9, 2016 This one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 The gov web site says: A Cant be repaired Entire vehicle has to be crushed B Cant be repaired Body shell has to be crushed, but you can salvage other parts from it C Can be repaired, but it would cost more than the vehicles worth You can use the vehicle again if its repaired to a roadworthy condition D Can be repaired and would cost less than the vehicles worth, but other costs (eg transporting your vehicle) take it over the vehicles value You can use the vehicle again if its repaired to a roadworthy condition However I was told when I put 55 back ont road that they have just Re-done all the categories. From memory there are just 3 now something like R, repairable B, brake for parts only and S, scrap must be crushed. Don't quote me on the initials as I can't find anything now which surprises me as this supposedly happened when VIC got ditched just under a year ago. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eightpot Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 I recently managed to muller a 110 in a similar fashion, though I reckon my chassis is far worse as its in an actual 's' shape with folds at the front and rear. Insurance have recorded it cat C and sold me the salvage back - as far as Im aware the asessor only used pics taken by the salvage recovery driver who collected on behalf of the insurance co - luckily it took a good photo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacr2man Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 The system became totally devalued , and that was one of the major reasons that VOSA got out of it , I have seen a Aston martin that was literally burnt to the ground in a barn fire , (So cat A crush only ) rebuilt as a cat "C" . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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