Cat C or D donor vehicle

[longun]

Hi all,

I am trying to purchase a suitable donor vehicle, but am finding that it might not be the right time of the year to purchase a convertible. There have been several cat c and d insurance write offs passing through the usual auction web sites, does using one of these create problems when trying to pass IVA/ register an exocet?

Many thanks in advance.

[mawdo81]

Iva doesn't care about the donor (ok apart from the age of the engine etc for emissions). In theory neither does the DVLA AFAIK but I do believe it can need a bit more greasing of the wheels. That said plenty on here have gone through the process with both Cat D and C, have you tried a search?

Look out for MOT failures on the Sills. They can be expensive to fix but you don't need them!


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[timbo]

My donor was a Cat C write-off - essentially just had some dented bodywork. I got a VIC check to get it back on the road, ensuring I got a V5C which should mean no problem when it comes to IVA (although I haven't got that far yet).

[martinw]

My Sonic was built using a cat D write-off; no issues whatsoever. As I understand it, a cat C may need a VIC (Vehicle Identity Check) before you embark upon its dismantling and use as the basis for a kitcar.....but I could be wrong. Thereafter, once DVLA are content that it exists, and its identity has been checked, then there should be no issues.

My view is that write-offs are a good source of donors......cat D is for instances where repair is uneconomical; so book value is exceeded by repair cost. A vehicle doesn't have to be too old, or the damage too extensive before that's the case.

Martin

[andrew]

Write offs can be a excellent source.
Most cars that are written off are in use at the time and hopefully in good running order.

The VIC check has been scrapped now,so just apply for logbook and away you go.