Most recently answered write offs questions

For possible future reference, how can a personal registration be retained if the car is stolen or beyond economic repair after an accident?

My 6 year old 1.4 TSI Golf Estate was damaged by a coach while parked. It has just gone away to be assessed. The damage seems superficial, but it involves multiple panels starting at the bumper and rear...

My car was given a Cat S write-off without any Inspection. Can I request an inspection? Could the Cat S status be cancelled if the inspection results were favourable?

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 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 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?

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.

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...

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...

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?