How do I register my damaged car as Cat N write-off?

I've had our car stolen and recovered. It's been written off due to some minor bumps but we have decided to keep the car. I am still the legal owner, how do I register it as a Cat N write-off?

Asked on 14 November 2022 by Chris Evans

Answered by Lawrence Allan

We might possibly be reading this wrong, but your car should already be registered as Cat N. It is up to the insurance company to assign a car a particular write-off category and this can only be done by them.

Tags: write offs

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