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My 981 Porsche Boxster was stolen and recovered the same day (15 August 2017). I'm still waiting to get it back from the insurance company. The ECU was cut out and the car was generally thrashed. Talking...
My car was involved in an accident last week. It was being driven by a valet parking driver (driving towards Gatwick to meet us at the airport). My car has been written off and two other cars have been...
I was involved in an accident that wasn't my fault. The claims company has deemed my car a write off, Cat N. The damage was all cosmetic - the rear quarter panel, rear door and front door where damaged...
I'm thinking of selling my BMW 3 Series privately. It was declared Cat D in 2014 and had an engine replacement after I bought it back from the insurer. Since then, it has been okay. If I sell privately,...
I was rear ended yesterday in my 2002 Mazda MX-5. It's in excellent condition. As the boot floor has been pushed up, I fear it will be written off. It has the optional hard top. What do you think I should...
Someone drove into the back of my car and admitted liability. Can I refuse to let my insurer write off my car?
What are the pros and cons of buying a repaired Cat D car?
My Mercedes-Benz E-Class was deemed uneconomical to repair after being driven through standing flood water in December 2013. It was declared Cat D and required a new engine. It was subsequently repaired...
I have been unfortunate enough to be involved in an accident. My Ferrari has an agreed value over £200,000 and repairs are circa £90,000 - however I don't want it repairing. I will not have confidence...
I'm thinking of buying a Cat D BMW 1 Series. The seller doesn't know why it was written off. Can you help?