Insurance write off information - Cat C, Cat D

[S2 Ant]

Hello all,

Im just after some info really because i cant seem to find anything specific on "authority" websites regarding this.

If a car is on Cat C or Cat D, i believe these can be taken off from the car, altho would assume they remain on the history if a check is done.

Just wondering what the implications for insurance would be or how hard it is to get these taken off the car.

Ive seen several cars lately that have been at a good price, obviously for good reason, so would be helpful if someone or people could shed some light on the subject if possible.

One example ive seen at the moment is a red R32, Cat C, stolen recovered apparently, all it needs is an ECU, then the car to be checked and taxed.
Its not a car i want cos its red for starters, but as i write this, the car is on £9200 with 14mins remaining on the auction, so i would assume it is a big thing otherwise it wouldnt be so much cheaper.

Enough waffle, can someone give facts or point me at factual sites, rather than peoples opinion or "i think..." info

Cheers

[Markarina]

What you need to do is get it inspected by Autolign, after they have inspected it and passed it as OK, the entry in MIAFT is changed from condition alert to condition inspected. We did this with my wife's Porsche that got written off in an accident a lot of body work damage, a kinked wishbone and broken alloy wheel. We got it all fixed MOT'd and then inspected by Autolign, and the insurance companies have never batted an eye lid, can even be insured through the online sites.

And to make it even better Autolign don't rip you off worst case £230+VAT

[S2 Ant]

When they inspect, what sort of inspection is it? Like an MOT, but tighter i would assume?

I'll check there website thanks.

[S2 Ant]

That link seems to be ideal for what im thinking of and could direct further enquiries at them im sure

Thanks

[Markarina]

I think they are the ONLY company that can do this, as you say just like an MOT but I think with a bias towards structural integrity, they check tracking etc and it includes a road test.

When we had the Porsche done they were great, the body shop had left a spot of unpainted metal under one of the wings so they got a can of sealing paint and sprayed it at no extra cost.

The feeling I got from them was that they want to make sure your car is safe for you and other road users, they are not there to try and fail your car.

[twoqu]

Ant,

I was looking for similiar information a while back

http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14293

[S2 Ant]

Thanks, thought i had seen something recently, i really should practise what i preach and use the search function more often

[twoqu]

Ant,
It's only because I started the thread I remembered!
I tried a search on write off and got every post from the past year or so. Then I remembered I put it in the Open Forum.