Is it a good idea to buy a Cat S write off?

I'm looking at buying a car that is a Cat S write off. Should the garage selling this have documentation showing what repairs were undertaken to put it back on the road and is there any legal requirement...

I have just discovered that the car I bought three years ago was actually written off previously - what can I do?

I have just found out that a car I bought from a dealer three years ago was actually written off as a Class D insurance claim in 2006. I wasn't told and wouldn't have bought it. What can I do?

My car was written off in a no-fault accident - should I get reimbursed for the remainder of the policy?

I had a no-fault accident which meant my car was written off and the insurers paid me a final settlement to cover the market value of the car. There were nine months of the policy left - should I also...

My car looks like it will be written off - what are my options with it?

My 2007 Skoda Octavia was hit by a van on a roundabout and the insurance company are indicating that it could be declared a write-off. The damage is to the two near-side doors which still shut perfectly...

My car has been written off and I would like to purchase it back from my insurer - how can I find out its salvage value?

My car has been written off and I would like to purchase it back from my insurers. They have quoted a salvage price which I think is high. How can I find out what my car is worth for salvage please?

Can I take my practical driving test in a car which was previously a write off?

Can I take my practical driving test in my own car which was previously a category S write off?

Why has the insurance on our Cat N write off gone up so much?

My daughter bought back her Cat N write off Vauxhall Astra from Direct Line. Now her insurers have put her insurance up 300%. Is it because of the car being a written off?

Once a car has been declared a write off, how long does it take for valuation and insurance payout?

Once a car has been declared a write off, how long does it take for valuation and insurance payout?

Our car has been written off as a Cat N - what happens with the current insurance policy?

My son was involved in an accident and his car declared a total loss. An engineer inspected the car and classed it as Cat N ( the damage is door and panel so no structure at all). He is keen to buy back...

Is a Cat C write off safe to buy?

I have found a lovely little car with two owners from new but it's a Cat C. Is it safe to buy? The MoT history is impeccable and it has lots of receipts.