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What do we need to do to get our Cat C car back on the road following an accident?
My brother's Peugeot 206 was hit from behind by a bus, which dented the tailgate and smashed the back window. The damage was fairly minor and a new tailgate is all that's required to get it back on the road. What's the process to get the car back on the road following a Cat C? The car has only covered 22,000 miles, so it has a few years life left in it yet.
Asked on 3 August 2017 by Andy Ross
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The VIC check was abandoned by the government last year, as a result, there are no requirements in any way under any law for you to need to do anything. As long as the vehicle is roadworthy and has a current MoT, then it complies with all the requirements for an insurance policy.
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