littlebasher Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 I'd go in with your eyes open and don't be fooled by the old Cat D is slight damage garbage I've seen perfectly good older cars written off as Cat C with only minor scratches or a broken window. Some newer cars listed as Cat D are absolutely destroyed. It's all about the cost to settle a claim versus the value of the car. And never believe what you're told the damage was either, bump / crack on the spare wheel could just as easily be a badly repaired massive rear end impact! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodyh86 Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 I'd go in with your eyes open and don't be fooled by the old Cat D is slight damage garbage I've seen perfectly good older cars written off as Cat C with only minor scratches or a broken window. Some newer cars listed as Cat D are absolutely destroyed. It's all about the cost to settle a claim versus the value of the car. And never believe what you're told the damage was either, bump / crack on the spare wheel could just as easily be a badly repaired massive rear end impact! Doesn't it have to be properly checked by VOSA before being able to go back on the road? Or could it be that the garage has not done the damage and just issued a new mot to make it look desirable? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geared Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 It needs a VIC check, but thats more focused on the identity of the car to make sure it's not a 'ringer' or anything like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchresearch Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 The insurance company and salvage yard don't go on the logbook as owners and I would assume the mileage is correct unless it is backed up by some paperwork ripe past mots etc.. I would agree with this. It would only go on the paperwork if they used the car as part of their business - pool vehicle etc. It would help if you (OP) told us the make, model and year so we can advise whether you should overlook the minor inconsistencies or look elsewhere. Personally I'd do the latter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 From Whatcar.com Cat D is the least serious category. It usually means that the vehicle has suffered light damage but the insurance company's decision to repair it is dependent on the cost of the repairs and the value of the vehicle. If you're buying a Cat D car, there's no guarantee that it hasn't incurred chassis damage. You can find out for sure by investing in a full mechanical inspection at an approved dealership, or by RAC Inspections. http://www.rac.co.uk/buying-a-car/vehicle-inspections/essentials If you buy a Cat D car, make sure your insurance company knows about it, otherwise they might not pay up on any claim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truman Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 A broken spare wheel seems a strange reason for a CAT D...especially as you don't legally have to carry one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geared Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 They're also fairly high up which is a weird place to take a knock. Might be worth looking at the boot to make sure the rear door wasn't smooshed in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodyh86 Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 Ok door appears the spare wheel has been knocked and banged into the middle of the right door causing a small dent (not visible to the eye but to the touch) and the spare wheel cover is cracked.... People are quick to put a claim in for whiplash and the location that it was hit makes it a prime choice for this to be put through an insurance claim. The car is a suzuki jimny 52 plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 There's a 54 plate with only 58000 miles for £1950 on autotrader there is also a couple of others on at the same year you say for similar price that rant Cat D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old tup Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Walk away pal it sounds a bit dodgy to me,there are plenty of cheap motors to be had!.9 owners or even 6 set my alarm bells ringing,with all those owners its bound to have had some mistreatment along the way and then the catergory D on top,its a definite nono leave it alone hang on to your hard earned and keep searching!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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