Vehicle history checker

[octo0072000]

Not read all posts but as far as I'm aware (sure I've read it ) if the car was a cat d or similar dealers are legally bound to disclose it where as private sales are not

it's only cat C or D that can go back on the road unless that has since
been changed

From RAC all links go to RAC site for further info

Car insurance write-off categories explained
Car insurance assessors use various categories of car insurance write-off to rank the seriousness of accident damage. Two categories represent very serious damage, but the remaining two categories are for 'economic write-offs' – where damage is expensive to fix but not necessarily dangerous.

Category A
Scrap only. For cars so badly damaged they should be crushed and never re-appear on the road. Even salvageable parts must be destroyed.

Category B
Body shell should be crushed. Signifies extensive damage, although some parts are salvageable. Should never re-appear on road, although reclaimed parts can be used in other road-going vehicles.

Category C
The vehicle is repairable but the costs exceed the vehicle’s value. Can re-appear on road. Read more.

Category D
The vehicle is repairable but repair costs are significant compared to the vehicle value – including time delays to source parts. Can re-appear on road. Read more.

 

[gerrymoore]

Does a HPI check on a car actually say why a car was written off as a cat D?? Reading up, cars can be a cat D even if no major damage - is this explained on an HPI or similar check?

 

[octo0072000]

Does a HPI check on a car actually say why a car was written off as a cat D?? Reading up, cars can be a cat D even if no major damage - is this explained on an HPI or similar check?

HPI just says cat c or d or on insurance register as a claim against it
read this Gerry alot is what's called BER beyond economical repair
car say 5 year old light damage to rear bumper lights write off due to cost of repairs hire car charges etc
http://www.rac.co.uk/drive/advice/know-how/what-is-a-category-d-car-insurance-write-off/

 

[rikrobson]

The op said his son was pulled because it was stolen on the police database not a write off. I'm guessing it was stolen and recovered then the plod database not updated after the insurance psold other on after paying out for the theftl0

 

[Shox Dr]

The op said his son was pulled because it was stolen on the police database not a write off. I'm guessing it was stolen and recovered then the plod database not updated after the insurance psold other on after paying out for the theftl0

In deed, my guess it was involved in a n/s smack, not logged and bought at auction, (last owner was darn sarf.)

We should have flagged this as it was a good price, also they'd owned it for a few months, where as most sell
PDQ

 

[Shox Dr]

The plot thickens...

Just got a call [from son] broken down, Audi assist comes out and tells him, its been in a accident, and had a bottom end in the motor.

 

[Maxakarudy]

Call Dom or Rouge Traders, if you don't get any joy

 

[Shox Dr]

Call Dom or Rouge Traders, if you don't get any joy

I'll bare that in mind.

He says the work was done in Sept last yr. it needs confirmation but Im sure they (dealer) owned the vehicle then

 

[Rocketman]

The trouble is if the car doesn't appear on one of the categories that a dealer must make clear when selling a vehicle they have done nothing wrong. Based on that if it's true as long as they repair any problems and the car isn't a death trap you can't do a lot TBH.

 

[Shox Dr]

The dealer has offered to buy the vehicle back, for the sale price minus usage/mileage added

 

[Wozzaaah]

Sounds like a fair result to me, probably the easiest option.

 

[Shox Dr]

Sounds like a fair result to me, probably the easiest option.

Certainly does, however we'll see what they offer first

 

[Wozzaaah]

Given the circumstances I doubt they'd try and shaft you but you never know.

 

[Shox Dr]

They've taken 500quid per month usage. So he's lost 2k.

Is there any way we can ensure they have to inform the next owner it been repaired. Or could we inform the insurance co, though not sure that would be a good idea ad it may backfire on him

 

[Pete.]

The car could be a CAT X Insurance write-off which doesn't appear on the HPI register but probably appears on the police records and the insurance companies would probably also know.

Categories a and b are easy to check for just start a for-sale ad on autotrader and put in the reg. It'll tell you right at the start.

 

[wookie]

They've taken 500quid per month usage. So he's lost 2k.

That's not steep, it's vertical

What's do they think the car is ? a Bugatti Veyron !

Can't you haggle with them or something ? I'd be telling the dealer I hope you like publicity as Rogue Traders are interested in this story...

 

[Shox Dr]

That's not steep, it's vertical

What's do they think the car is ? a Bugatti Veyron !

Can't you haggle with them or something ? I'd be telling the dealer I hope you like publicity as Rogue Traders are interested in this story...

I'm off down with him...expect some northern lights

 

[Wozzaaah]

Given the circumstances I doubt they'd try and shaft you but you never know.

I was wrong! That's ridiculous!!

 

[Shox Dr]

So its been returned, left one key. No v5c until payment has been received.

I also had a quiet word in the reps ear, suggesting the manager [who wasn't in despite saying he would be] to review the offer, otherwise I'll place adverts in all and sundry, FB etc. I'll also pay for a hand full of people to stand outside, [on a busy junction] with banners warning passers by.

A picture of it sat outside BMW Stratstone Leeds

 

[zx9]

A picture of it sat outside BMW Stratstone Leeds

It looks like a nice car, you would never know it had been badly damaged and re built, though I can't possibly think why you should have parked it in front of Stratstones in Leeds.