My car has been written off but I want to get it repaired - where do I stand?

My car was damaged by another driver and they have admitted fault. I have been to the garage and they advise that the car is likely to be written off because of the cost of the repair (it is likely category...

I bought a car that was a Cat B write off but the DVLA won't register it?

I purchased a car from Cyprus which was sold as a Category B. The car is in pristine condition, full comprehensive insurance with an MoT. The regulations state that if a car is repairable and insurable,...

I bought a car from a dealer and have now discovered it's a Cat D - what can I do?

I purchased a car 14 months ago and found out yesterday it had been written off as a Cat D but the dealer never told me. What can I do about it please?

Can you recommend a reliable family car on a £7000 budget?

A relative has had her car written off and a payout has been agreed at £7000. What replacement car do you suggest? She has 2 children and needs a medium sized reliable family car.

Why was a car written off if it only had minimal damage?

I am looking to buy a Renault Captur 17 plate. However it is a Category N. So it's been written off by an insurance company. However the damage, which has been fixed, is minor and probably only a few hundred...

Can I remove my car's Cat C marker?

My car was damaged and declared a Category C write-off by the insurance company. However, since then, it has been repaired to a high standard and has passed its MoT. Can you please tell me how I can apply...

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?

Can I challenge insurance write-off?

My daughter, a community nurse, returned to find her car had been struck by another, causing damage to a front wheel and a suspension arm with some inconsequential cosmetic damage to the bodywork.The third...

How can I retain a private number plate?

My daughter recently was involved in an accident whilst driving. Her car is a possible write-off, subject to condition assessment. She has a private plate on the car which she had as a gift from her grand...

My car has been written off - can I challenge the valuation I've been given?

I have recently had my 2015 BMW 1 Series deemed a total loss and have had an offer made to me by the insurance company which I think is far below what it should be due to the spec on it. Do I just accept...