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Have insurance write-off categories changed?

Have insurance write-off categories changed?

Asked on 7 October 2019 by keenchap

Answered by Honest John
Yes, Cat C and D no longer exist - the system changed in 2017. The categories are now Cat A, must be destroyed no salvageable parts, Cat B Breaker, the shell must be destroyed but parts can be salvaged. Cat S Structural damage and Cat N non-structural damage. There's more here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/tax-insurance-and-warran.../

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