Friends have bought written off repaired cars. They invariably rust. The problem is welds that can't be adequately rust-proofed and surrounding areas that get the protection burnt off.

For decades, car bodies have been dipped in primer or made with galvanised panels. What do you think happens when new welds are applied?

Do you feel lucky..............?

Buying a cat D is much the same as buying any other car, do the checks,,, are you confident

in the seller, Has he any pics of previous damage before the repair, check it is NOT over valued, service history etc. If the seller has had it a while and serviced it all the better.

Test drive it as you would, check for dash lights steering wheel ahead etc.

Ask yourself how many HPI clear cars have been crashed and repaired that are not apparant At least you know it has been repaired! With the high price of cars, high depreciation,poor roads and rat race driving, what is wrong in trying to beat the system. you can buy cat d cars

at almost a 50% discount to retail all fo the sake of a couple of body panels and a bit of paint.

If not confident leave or have independant check on mechanicals.

As with any other car purchase try to negotiate for the unexpected.

There are cars that suit everyone for sale, some are more suitable for some people than others, the car in question has you worried enough to be asking here, i expect that means it's not ideal for you.

If you're a bangernomics motorist likely to keep it till it falls apart then a catD could be a shrewd buy, similarly someone who examines cars properly in the important places (not most buyers) would judge the car on what they find.