Category C salvage question

[arnout]

We bought a supra in the UK that got crashed. The paperwork was filled in and two week later (today) we recieved the documents. We didn't get the official documents but some paper stating the car is a Class C accident. We need the official documents (registration papers) to be able to get this car on a license in the Netherlands. Can anyone explain me what we should do with a Category C car? How do we obtain registration documents?

[Jurgen-Jm-Imports]

i believe cat c is quite a lot of damage might be wrong but cat d is light damage stuff,stolen and recovered

[CJ]

Arnout, give Jezzybabes a shout. This is his area of expertise.

[far]

CAT A = scrap only, no useable parts, probably burnt out

CAT B = can be used as parts but chassis needs to be disposed of

CAT C = Car completely unrepairable, insurer pays out

CAT D = damaged to the exctent of uneconomical repair, insurer pays out

CAT F = fire damaged un repairable.

[absz]

cat c vehicles reqiure a VIC test in which the car is checked to make sure the chassis/engine numbers match before the log book is re-issued after its repaired. but thats the policy in the uk. not sure were you stand, i'm sure if you contact dvla stating your position they might be able to do something.

[Jezz]

CAT A = scrap only, no useable parts, probably burnt out

CAT B = can be used as parts but chassis needs to be disposed of

CAT C = Car completely unrepairable, insurer pays out

CAT D = damaged to the exctent of uneconomical repair, insurer pays out

CAT F = fire damaged un repairable.

 

Try again......

[Homer]

This page explains the categories:

 

http://www.car-crime.com/salvage_category.htm

[Jezz]

Category A: Car has suffered massive fire damage with no useable parts. Crush only.

Category B: Break for spares only, parts of chassis may be re-used, but not as a complete unit, chassis number usually cut out and disposed of.

Category C: Damaged beyond economical repair using manufacturors genuine parts. Requires a v.i.c check after repair before log book is re-issued.

Category D: Usually cosmetic, minor panel damage etc. Log book re-issued as normal. Cost of repair is near value of vehicle..(this is the biggest load of shite ever!!)

 

The speculation surrounding these catagories is massive. I've had cars with key scratches that have been written off cat d, and cars smashed to buggery that have been classed as cat c. It all depends on wether the insurance asessor got laid the morning he inspects the car.

[arnout]

I'll write them a letter. The whole idea is that we are using the car as a donor for a RHD to LHD conversion anyways. And also when we put our car on a license it will be checked as well. If we get an export declaration with the correct information on the statement it's enough.