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[Martin_1962]

another thought actually... how can they categorise it without paying out on it??

are you sure it wasnt just an opinionative letter??

I'm calling on Monday

[Taxi_Driver]

another thought actually... how can they categorise it without paying out on it??

are you sure it wasnt just an opinionative letter??

I'm calling on Monday

Shouldnt have told them tbh.......but too late now.....

BUT do mention in your discussion with them on Monday its been converted to LPG (if they are aware of course) and therefore has more value than just a petrol version  

[tunnie]

Category C

I phoned them up and said the damamge was minor and I was getting repaired for less than the excess, had a letter this morning saying category C

1) WHat does this mean?

2) Can someone check the database?

= Category C: Damage to car is more than total value of car

I suspected so looking at the photos of the damage, what does the company do with its records? If the Cat C is made official then you are in trouble.

What exactly did you say to the insurance company?

[albitz]

in a future resale scenario,half the value if your lucky,im afraid. if they insist on cat c write off,offer to buy it back.
I believe cat c must appear on the log book.Best to try to talk insurance company out of being involved.

[Omegatoy]

same thing happened to me i fixed the car meself, and they said it was cat c!!! had to get a vic check done to!! mind you i was lucky i repaired it properly cos the man in the car behind me had it confiscated as it was to poorly repaired to be on the road!!!

[Danny]

in a future resale scenario,half the value if your lucky,im afraid. if they insist on cat c write off, offer to buy it back.
I believe cat c must appear on the log book.Best to try to talk insurance company out of being involved.

although he's told them about it, i'm certain he hasn't claimed, being as he said he repaired at a cost slightly above his excess value, if he hasnt claimed, they havent paid out, so they dont own the car, and they shouldnt be able to categorize it, hence his call this coming monday

[Martin_1962]

Category C

I phoned them up and said the damamge was minor and I was getting repaired for less than the excess, had a letter this morning saying category C

1) WHat does this mean?

2) Can someone check the database?

= Category C: Damage to car is more than total value of car

I suspected so looking at the photos of the damage, what does the company do with its records? If the Cat C is made official then you are in trouble.

What exactly did you say to the insurance company?

I said that I am not proceeding with the claim as my excess is too high and my insurance would be too high and even if it cost £1000 it would still be cheaper to not claim, also I have bought the parts and had someone to fit them

[Martin_1962]

The damaged vehicle has been categorised as C by the inspecting Engineer and we would ask you to read through the enclosed information regarding the government'c Vehicle Identity Check Scheme which was introduced on the 7th April 2003 in respect of category A, B and C salvage.