What is a Cat G insurance write-off?

I am looking to buy a used car and I really like one, but in the details it says that it is Category G insurance loss. Does anyone know what this could mean?

Asked on 14 September 2010 by vlasta

Answered by Dan Harrison
Are you sure it's a Cat G write-off? New one on us. Here's a list of the categories and what they mean: www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/insurance
Tags: write offs
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