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Can you tell me, is a damaged/repaired category D Mazda 6 worth buying?

Asked on 19 June 2010 by TA, via email

Answered by Honest John
Cat D can mean virtually no damage. For an explanation of ‘write off’ categories, see: www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/insurance
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