Using a category C write off - Drifting forum

slingo · 08-06-2008, 00:10

anybody done this before,im repairing a 33 ,it was a uneconomical repair and now i want it back on the road ???

Bolf · 08-06-2008, 00:15

Yup , just need the checks done after its repaired , my cabriolet is on Cat C , but was written off back in 1992 and repaired then.

slingo · 08-06-2008, 00:21

do you know if it needs a sva or a new mot

Bolf · 08-06-2008, 00:24

Can't remember the exact procedure , I think it needs checking at a VOSA station , look on the website.

peter barber123 · 08-06-2008, 00:44

it may need a vic ( vehicle identification check ) at a vosa test station. depends on the damage really

pulsargt · 08-06-2008, 00:50

cat C usualy requires a VIC, just to make sure its not had the identity changed(stop ringing), nothing to worry about....

cromwell · 08-06-2008, 03:07

yeah a VIC, i had to do it with my old golf over near oxford somewhere but theyres a few around the country

**Mitch** · 08-06-2008, 06:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by peter barber123

it may need a vic ( vehicle identification check ) at a vosa test station...

It does. A mate from work put a Cat C back on the road and it needed a VIC and MoT.

DavidRuston · 08-06-2008, 08:17

From experience

It needs to have a valid MOT and then needs to go for a VIC check.

When you apply for a V5 the DVLA will send you a letter saying car is registered to you but that to obtain a V5 you need to complete a £38 VIC check first.

Take car to nearest VOSA centre and it takes about 15minutes. Then they give you a letter and mark it on the dvla computer and you can re-apply for free from the V5.

The V5 will show thats its been a damaged repaired vehicle.

slingo · 08-06-2008, 17:35

thanks peeps ,but the insurance company have told me to keep the v5 ??? shall i bother with a v.i.c

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08-06-2008, 00:15	#2 (permalink)
Bolf www.manfoot.in Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Home: Manchester / Work: All over the UK Posts: 1,896	Yup , just need the checks done after its repaired , my cabriolet is on Cat C , but was written off back in 1992 and repaired then.

08-06-2008, 00:21	#3 (permalink)
slingo dorifto kingu! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: bognor regis on sea Posts: 789	do you know if it needs a sva or a new mot

08-06-2008, 00:24	#4 (permalink)
Bolf www.manfoot.in Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Home: Manchester / Work: All over the UK Posts: 1,896	Can't remember the exact procedure , I think it needs checking at a VOSA station , look on the website.

08-06-2008, 00:44	#5 (permalink)
peter barber123 dorifto kingu! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: worksop Posts: 2,123	it may need a vic ( vehicle identification check ) at a vosa test station. depends on the damage really

08-06-2008, 00:50	#6 (permalink)
pulsargt tail slider Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 77	cat C usualy requires a VIC, just to make sure its not had the identity changed(stop ringing), nothing to worry about....

08-06-2008, 03:07	#7 (permalink)
cromwell Yoddle Cleaner Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: High Wycombe, Bucks + Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,090	yeah a VIC, i had to do it with my old golf over near oxford somewhere but theyres a few around the country

08-06-2008, 08:17	#9 (permalink)
DavidRuston dorifto kingu! Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,665	From experience It needs to have a valid MOT and then needs to go for a VIC check. When you apply for a V5 the DVLA will send you a letter saying car is registered to you but that to obtain a V5 you need to complete a £38 VIC check first. Take car to nearest VOSA centre and it takes about 15minutes. Then they give you a letter and mark it on the dvla computer and you can re-apply for free from the V5. The V5 will show thats its been a damaged repaired vehicle.

08-06-2008, 17:35	#10 (permalink)
slingo dorifto kingu! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: bognor regis on sea Posts: 789	thanks peeps ,but the insurance company have told me to keep the v5 ??? shall i bother with a v.i.c