insurance write off?

[Sambo1234]

Hi guys so just a quick one any one know anything about buying insurance write offs? Cat D and Cat C

 

[Smurf]

This may help?

http://www.rac.co.uk/community/blog/rac-blog/september-2011/what-is-an-insurance-write-off/

 

[Smurf]

I bought back two of my own cars from my insurance company before as it costs them less to get rid of them that way I guess.

 

[Sambo1234]

cheers smurf just looking for a cheap way to get a van /emoticons/biggrin.png i have found a website that have insurance write offs and they are going for next to nothing

 

[Sambo1234]

so @Smurf what did you need to do once the car was repaired to get it back on the road? a mot ?

 

[Smurf]

This was years ago and I did not need to do anything as at both times was minor damage to the bodywork so both cars were road legal & driveable.

 

[Sambo1234]

oh ok i might ring up the auction site tomorrow i may not even be able to bid

 

[Smurf]

If you go best take someone with you that is in the repair trade to advise you or you may come a big cropper

 

[Sambo1234]

Ye probs best i will ask around and see what the crack is cheers mate

 

[boarcity]

dont ever buy a write off thats been hit at the front end. no matter how lightly. itll never drive straight

rear end ding or hit on the side scrapes are generally ok

 

[Dave B]

Check the gaps between the doors and bonnet etc are even and not smaller in 1 place and bigger in the other as that is a sign the chassis can be a bit out of shape indicating some sort of jigging may be needed to make it actually safe to drive

I have seen minor knocks put chassis legs out before

 

[Sambo1234]

That is what i was thinking a van thats been hit on the side surely its just a new door ?

 

[Dave B]

I have seen chassis out of line due do side smacks

Depends how hard

If it all looks ok i.e the bonnet and doors are lined up 100% it should be ok

It is when the bonnet etc has a 10mil gap down 1 side and a 2 mil gap on the other i would be suspicious

I am a qualified panel beater and bodyfitter so know what to look for

 

[Sambo1234]

ok good to know do you have any ideas how much say a back door would cost to replace or would it be a scrappy jobby pick up a door and fit my self?

 

[Dave B]

I would check the breakers yards first and save some money if possible

 

[Dave B]

What's the website sambo??

I am looking for a van myself

 

[Sambo1234]

http://www.copart.co.uk/

 

[Sambo1234]

not even sure if i can bid?

 

[Sambo1234]

like this one davey http://www.copart.co.uk/uk/Lot/18470605?searchId=283385992

 

[Dave B]

That van is 15 minutes away from me

 

[Dave B]

You have to register then you can bid