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I am wanting to sell my CAT D listed 2011 Audi TT Quattro S Line Diesel with 26,000 miles on the clock. What sort of value should the car have and where would I be best trying to sell it?
In February 2011 my wife purchased a 2005 Jaguar X-Type 2.0 D SE. The car had been a category D write-off (front end damage), but had been nicely repaired. She liked this car so much that she intended...
I am looking to buy a BMW X3 from a private seller. I have had a HPI check done and the car was category D Vehicle (damaged but repairable - the insurer decided not to repair). The data currently held...
I'm a middle aged single lady looking to buy a small car. I understand the concept of Cat D but can you explain what ramifications this has on insurance and resale value? I'm quite happy to buy cheap...
I have been offered a 2007 Lexus GS450h with one owner, and just 45,000 miles on the clock for £11,000. It looks and drives very well, but it has had its engine rebuilt after sucking up water. It's on...
I have a Yaris Verso GS 2001 model in beige. When I bought it in February this year it had only done 9980 miles. It was a Category D but was repaired, and I checked the MOT history to verify the mileage...
I am looking to buy a 2003 Ford Fiesta 1.3 LX 3-door hatchback. It says in the description that it is in excellent condition all round, and has a brand new timing belt and water pump plus a full service....
My car was written off as a Category D. It was stolen and recovered, then just returned to me after four months. The insurance company never paid out, so now I have a Cat D car and I don't know what to...
I am considering buying a Land Rover Discovery 3 that has been stolen and recovered with keys. Is this something that will affect the value if and when I come to sell the vehicle in a few years?
I recently purchased a Mercedes 1995 SL500 Cat D due to front bumper cosmetic damage, I have presented my car at an approved body repairer in Kettering Northants for corrective repairs as I like the car...