is there any way to find out what the damage was on a car thats been a CAT D write off?

thanks

Ray

there was a thread about this a while back now.

Not really written off as it might just be superficical damage.

If i remember it doesnt take much to get it back on road and insurable

no unless you phone the previous owner
20 of the 27 cars ive owned were damaged catC or D

it could have been absolutely mullered
or just a dent in a door
i would ring the previous owner if it worries you
HTH

I wouldn't worry too much wondering 'what' had happened to a Cat D car... in most cases these days it's an absolute nonsense that lightly damaged cars are written off. Just satisfy yourself that the car is 'right'.

If in doubt get an engineer to inspect it on your behalf...

This link was posted on here some time ago dont know if of any help -
http://www.mycarcheck.com/help/accidentdamage/

Mike

Cat D could be stolen recovered and undamaged but paid out before it was found so went to the insurance company. I used to drive cars I'd bought from salvage yards and repaired myself, buy and repair then run for a few years and sell. Cat C needs a VIC and MOT before it can go back on road.

I had a cat d clio 2002,had a smack in tail gate,car cost £1500.repairs came to £1100.
Contacted prev owner couldnt believe it was back on road,she had spare keys service book everything.But to top it all car had only done 5000miles.
i dont have a problem with them,as long as you check details.