Havard Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I talked to the seller a bit, said it was only a fender that had been damaged. He wanted £8k for it. Sounds a bargain. I only want a bit more than that for mine..!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattP Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Sounds a bargain. I only want a bit more than that for mine..!! Put yours up for 15K if he wants 8k for that shed H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st3ven1 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 8k! For a cat C car that's been stood for 6 years that's had a cheap blow over in 'matt' colour. Wouldn't touch it unless it was going for a three figure sum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeiretto Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 8k! For a cat C car that's been stood for 6 years that's had a cheap blow over in 'matt' colour. Wouldn't touch it unless it was going for a three figure sum. That's what I thought. He said he had a Canadian buyer that offered him $25,000 CAD... Told him good luck with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I can't wait for someone to buy it and join all proud of the shiney new uk spec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretie22 Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 he states he added the blue pipes himself have a look at the mess he has made the Intercooler pipe is kinked shut almost... "I've added blue pipes also fitted brand new battery needs new break pads" Oh dear what a tool, and he called me a 'daft c**t' well actually a 'draft c**t' but I knew what he ment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretie22 Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 It's amazing when people are outed as liars, it's always someone else's fault. Don't worry I won't lose any sleep over it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I can't wait for someone to buy it and join all proud of the shiney new uk spec I'd be gutted for the person who bought it personally. Nothing worse than someone buying a new car and having to turn round and tell them their new pride and joy is actually a shed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I'd be gutted for the person who bought it personally. Nothing worse than someone buying a new car and having to turn round and tell them their new pride and joy is actually a shed I dont mean i will take joy in it. Just everyone now knows its a total heap. Someone will point out in a heart beat its a total shed and send them this way. People wont be shy about telling them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 A friend of mine was offered a 'rare green Supra' as a swap for his car, turned out it was a resprayed car that, when checked out, was Cat C'd. The seller revealed this fact when quizzed. Beware people, they are out there. Spend 3 quid on Mycarchecker just to be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Oh dear what a tool, and he called me a 'daft c**t' well actually a 'draft c**t' but I knew what he ment A drafty one, would be the greater insult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Maybe worth putting his license plate in the thread title so then if any forum member is looking at buying this car they can see some of the great information you have pulled together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretie22 Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 Maybe worth putting his license plate in the thread title so then if any forum member is looking at buying this car they can see some of the great information you have pulled together. I would if I knew how to change the title, anyone know how to do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamaSupra Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I would if I knew how to change the title, anyone know how to do it? Go to your first post then- edit post, go advanced, edit title... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretie22 Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 Go to your first post then- edit post, go advanced, edit title... Done, cheers Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Done, cheers Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeiretto Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 I still think it shouldn't matter that much as long as the Cat C damage isn't visible anymore and has been repaired by a reputable shop. I think the car's not worth £8k... But if it's in all around good condition it might be worth a look anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPG Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 I still think it shouldn't matter that much as long as the Cat C damage isn't visible anymore and has been repaired by a reputable shop. I think the car's not worth £8k... But if it's in all around good condition it might be worth a look anyway. VIC checks are carried out on Cat C vehicles, this is to check that they have been repaired to a satisfactory and safe standard in order to be classed as road worthy once more. Log books are usually re-issued once the car has been through and passed the VIC. The fact that this chap has it untaxed and not MOT'd might be down to the fact that he has not had the VIC check carried out. I don't think it would be over presumptuous to assume that the seller had no intentions of mentioning the damage or the Cat C rating on the car, which would have been at the peril of the unfortunate purchaser. I would certainly steer clear of this myself, although someone might want to buy this on the cheap and have the VIC carried out. I am in the position where I have been collecting parts together in order to bring a Cat C vehicle back to life, and shall be having an approved body-shop repair and VIC the car in order to get her back on the road and taxed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeiretto Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Oh, I had no idea about that VIC check (I'm not from the UK ), but sounds quite fishy indeed. Steer clear then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 I still think it shouldn't matter that much as long as the Cat C damage isn't visible anymore and has been repaired by a reputable shop. I think the car's not worth £8k... But if it's in all around good condition it might be worth a look anyway. Agreed, Cat C shouldn't put anyone off. I have seen tonnes and tonnes of cars which are non recorded and have had terrible damage and brought back to life with very minor evidence of it being in any accident. I have also seen tonnes of Cat C cars which have had very minor damage. An FTO I owned quite a few years ago was deemed a Cat C after a taxi driver drove into it pulling out of a side road. The damage was one headlight, wing and bonnet. It was fairly low speed and the damage light enough for me to drive home afterwards (both headlights still worked). It was written off purely due to cost of repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 VIC checks are carried out on Cat C vehicles, this is to check that they have been repaired to a satisfactory and safe standard in order to be classed as road worthy once more. Log books are usually re-issued once the car has been through and passed the VIC. The fact that this chap has it untaxed and not MOT'd might be down to the fact that he has not had the VIC check carried out. I don't think it would be over presumptuous to assume that the seller had no intentions of mentioning the damage or the Cat C rating on the car, which would have been at the peril of the unfortunate purchaser. I would certainly steer clear of this myself, although someone might want to buy this on the cheap and have the VIC carried out. I am in the position where I have been collecting parts together in order to bring a Cat C vehicle back to life, and shall be having an approved body-shop repair and VIC the car in order to get her back on the road and taxed. That is not quite the case. A VIC check is just that. It is a check of the vehicle's identity at cat C at least, the damage isn't even looked at, my VOSA vic check took about 30 seconds and not the 20 minutes suggested here: https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-identity-check/taking-your-car-for-a-vic-test The only check that was made was the Vin plate and the Engine no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPG Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 I stand corrected , I was going on the info supplied to me by the accident repair company I am using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Schermerhorn Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I am the new owner of this car. Quite a few untrue things have been said on this thread unfortunately which is quite upsetting. I can assure you the car was rebuilt to an excellent standard and was VIC inspected before the DVLA issued the log book. The car is for sale due to very personal circumstances but any inspection of the car is welcome as is any test drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 So are you advertising the car for sale or you have bought it and are the new owner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 A VIC check means jack by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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