Should I buy an old, low mileage car or a Cat S car?

I have seen a few very low mileage, one owner Kia Venga and Honda Jazz 2008 for sale. Mileage as low as 15,000 miles. Are they a good buy or should I be wary? One, owner, full service history. Maybe...

Should I buy a Cat S vehicle?

I have been offered a Cat S write-off that has been fully repaired at a reasonable price. I plan to get a full mechanical inspection before proceeding. Apart from an obvious markdown in reselling price,...

What should I know about Cat S cars?

What is a Category S car? Can you offer some advice on Cat S?

I unknowingly bought a Cat S write off. How do I recover my costs?

I’ve bought a Cat S vehicle by accident as it wasn’t on the write off database and the HPI search was clear. I’ve spoken to the salvage yard and it was written off but never recorded as Cat S. The dealer...

What checks should I do before buying a Cat S car?

What paperwork should I ask for from a garage if I'm buying a Cat S car? Must I have a structural report? The car my son is looking at is less than 3 years old, so no MOT required. The garage is saying...

Should I buy a written off car?

What's the difference between Cat N and S? There are a few I've seen that supposedly have all paperwork and are fixed to exemplary standards. One in particular I've seen is a Cat S with only front wing...

I was sold a car without being told it was Cat S - where do I stand?

I bought a car privately but when the certificate returned to me through the post, it says that the car is a Cat S. I was never told that when buying it or I would not have bought it. Where do I stand...

Is a Cat S write off more expensive to insure?

My 2008 Ford Mondeo was hit from behind. The other party's insurer declared it a Cat S write off and has valued the car to be worth £2400. Offered £1800 to buy back. The car drives perfectly fine and I...

Should I steer clear of a Cat S?

You have recommended various second-hand cars for me to buy. While looking I have come across a MINI which says it is a Cat S, hence the low price. Should I steer clear of this?

Do I need to re-register my Cat S write off to get it back on the road?

I have bought my Cat S write off back. Do I need to re-register it even though I have owned it for several years? And do I need to re-MoT it as there is six months MoT left?