liam.mccaffrey
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| posted on 8/4/09 at 01:18 PM |
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Cat C write-off
My wifes tin top was in an accident a few weeks ago see linky
It has now been declared a Cat C. We have a really good cash settlement and will keep the car. I could repair the car for under £100 probably but
what are the legalities surrounding putting a Cat C back on the road? eg getting the work inspected and declaring it if sold? Do I have to get the V5
ammended to reflect the Cat C
Do I need to get MOT redone?? Will the insurance go up?
Any advice would be appreciated
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 8/4/09 at 01:22 PM |
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it will be answered here - linky
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 8/4/09 at 02:17 PM |
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better advice quote:Originally posted by liam.mccaffrey
which I swear has become more powerful over the last 2 years. Its just so fizzy and eager.
Definite sign that the motor was larupped and well on it's way to blowing up in a messy fashion - probably saved you the grief
move on and save yerself a lot of grief.....cars are so cheap you can get real bargains shopping around
ps want a clean smartie for 2k
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coozer
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| posted on 8/4/09 at 02:53 PM |
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I bought a cat C write off, stolen/recovered, broken ignition and door damaged. Fixed it for £25 and drove around in it for 7 years.
These days I believe all you need is a VIC inspection (at the SVA centre) and your on the road.
Sold it on for twice what I paid for it
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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CraigJ
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| posted on 8/4/09 at 03:26 PM |
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A cat C has to be VIC checked before it can be used again cost around £30 to have done. Its just a quick inspection to make sure its still the same
car and not a ringer.
The logbook will have "Previously CAT C" put on it or something like that.
Do you still have the logbook? in most cases the insurance company takes the logbook to make sure the car is VIC checked because having the check done
is the only way you can get a new logbook issued.
I have done a few (MR2/Impreza) and had no issues. just means the value is a little lower when selling.
[Edited on 8/4/09 by CraigJ]
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liam.mccaffrey
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| posted on 8/4/09 at 04:05 PM |
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im starting to think its not worth it for a 500 quid car. The only reason im considering repairing it was the amount of work i put into getting it
through the MOT 2 weeks ago.
I could probably part it out and make most of that back on top of the settlement
Thanks chaps
[Edited on 8/4/09 by liam.mccaffrey]
[Edited on 8/4/09 by liam.mccaffrey]
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