Audi A4 - Legal requirement in respect of car repairs/damage

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Fri 25 Feb 2011 17:44
Audi A4 - Legal requirement in respect of car repairs/damage - Norfolk Lad

There seems to be confusion over whether or not one has to declare if a car has been damaged requiring paintwork or repair work following accident...I have been told it is only recorded against the car reg number etc, if it is serious ? what is serious other than a write off....which I understand has to be recorded against that vehicle..could you explain position...on lesser damage such as requiring panelwork or new bumper or the like.

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Fri 25 Feb 2011 18:34
Audi A4 - Legal requirement in respect of car repairs/damage - martint123

Declared to who?

The HPI register only records details of vehicles that were paid out by insrance companies as total loses (write offs). No record is kept of, possibly seriously, damaged vehicles that have been repaired by insurance companies (or their agents).

When it comes to selling, that can be a different matter - if someone asks the question of "has it been damaged and repaired" then an honest answer is required. This is always worth asking a dealer!.

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Fri 25 Feb 2011 20:48
Audi A4 - Legal requirement in respect of car repairs/damage - Falkirk Bairn

Cars owned by large companies are often insured 3rd party or TPF&T only

Big bash and car is sold at auction. Can be repaired but this will not appear on the Insurance based write-offs as insurer did not pay out - Company takes the hit.

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