write off vehicle sold

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Thu 11 Feb 2010 21:59
write off vehicle sold - rani
Two months before I bought a citroen xsara picasso 2003 make from a dealer for £1900.

Recently I came to know that this car was a category D write-off vehicle. But it was not informed to me when i asked about the Hpi clearance.

Will I be able to a claim for refund.

Will be grateful if you could give your opinion on this.

Thanks in advance
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Thu 11 Feb 2010 23:09
write off vehicle sold - Rattle
This is legally complicated and my advice would be to see Citizens advice. Was it a trader if so you may have come back, if it was a private sale it would end up going to court and you probably won't win even if you are in the right.

Although a cat D affects resale value it was probably nothing more than a cracked bumper and light. I would be more worried if it was a CAT C.
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Fri 12 Feb 2010 00:35
write off vehicle sold - scotty
Not so sure you should have such a concern about all cat Cs - cautious, yes.

I'm the current owner of cat C BMW 530D. It was always a good reliable car until I got water in the engine last November during the floods in West Cumbria - nowhere else, just the engine. I bought the car back from the insurers and it's having a replacement engine fitted. It should make a fine car for someone (I've already bought a replacement otherwise I'd keep it myself).
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Fri 12 Feb 2010 07:18
write off vehicle sold - oldnotbold
Just water in the engine? Potential for longer term electrical issues perhaps?
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