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I purchased a car from Cyprus which was sold as a Category B. The car is in pristine condition, full comprehensive insurance with an MoT. The regulations state that if a car is repairable and insurable,...
I purchased a car 14 months ago and found out yesterday it had been written off as a Cat D but the dealer never told me. What can I do about it please?
A relative has had her car written off and a payout has been agreed at £7000. What replacement car do you suggest? She has 2 children and needs a medium sized reliable family car.
I am looking to buy a Renault Captur 17 plate. However it is a Category N. So it's been written off by an insurance company. However the damage, which has been fixed, is minor and probably only a few hundred...
My car was damaged and declared a Category C write-off by the insurance company. However, since then, it has been repaired to a high standard and has passed its MoT. Can you please tell me how I can apply...
I've had our car stolen and recovered. It's been written off due to some minor bumps but we have decided to keep the car. I am still the legal owner, how do I register it as a Cat N write-off?
My daughter, a community nurse, returned to find her car had been struck by another, causing damage to a front wheel and a suspension arm with some inconsequential cosmetic damage to the bodywork.The third...
My daughter recently was involved in an accident whilst driving. Her car is a possible write-off, subject to condition assessment. She has a private plate on the car which she had as a gift from her grand...
I have recently had my 2015 BMW 1 Series deemed a total loss and have had an offer made to me by the insurance company which I think is far below what it should be due to the spec on it. Do I just accept...
I was in an accident and instantly, over the phone the woman said they would probably just write my car off I wanted to get somebody to look at the car first to see if it made more sense to pay to have...
 

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