Can I buy back my written-off car?

If a car has been written off can the owner buy it back and then have it repaired at their own expense?

Asked on 9 August 2021 by

Answered by Dan Powell

In some cases, it is possible to buy your written off car back. Usually, you would need to notify the insurance company about this at the very first instance as they will have agreements in place with salvage companies and may have already sold the car for scrap.

Even if you do get the car back and repaired, some insurers will refuse to cover the vehicle due to its accident history.

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