What does CAT D mean??

[Clio_dci100]

Seen a few 172's at mega low price cos they're Cat D..wot does that mean and why is teh price so low?

 

[Revels]

Written off and repaired.

 

[doddy]

its means it has been wrote off and repaired.

there are different level catagories of the damage done CAT C, D etc

 

[TheKing]

It's been an insurance write off but someone has repaired it up to a roadworthy standard.

 

[norfolkminis]

http://www.autocheck.co.uk/write-off-categories.html

 

[Fagan]

in other words, stay clear

 

[xshexisusannex]

CAT D mean its Beyond Economical repair, Meaning it would cost more than 60% of the vehicles value to repair.
But some people do repair them and make them roadworthy
Usually with second hand parts

 

[Ja5on]

in other words, stay clear

lol or approach with caution.

 

[lusty v-tec]

A car thats been written off and repaired :clown:

 

[xshexisusannex]

As long as they are repaired to a good standard it can be ok, only thing is if u write it off again u get a lower insurance pay out

 

[TeZ]

some kind of mountain Cat .

 

[Ja5on]

As long as they are repaired to a good standard it can be ok, only thing is if u write it off again u get a lower insurance pay out

well said. If your not bothered about it being a cat D go for it, but it would be a good idea to get a mechanic friend ( if you have one ) to check it out.

 

[ollie]

 

[xshexisusannex]

As long as they are repaired to a good standard it can be ok, only thing is if u write it off again u get a lower insurance pay out

well said. If your not bothered about it being a cat D go for it, but it would be a good idea to get a mechanic friend ( if you have one ) to check it out.

Yeah, exactly doesnt mean it CANT be repaired jst means it would cost too much to do so, if you have the right contacts it can be a real bargain!

 

[Ja5on]

exactly.

 

[Alan]

Stolen..

 

[Clio_dci100]

Does anyone on here own a CAT D car?

 

[Dan07]

It means there will be a cat living in the boot, with massive, i say massive tits.

Nothing wrong with cat d cars, if you can fix it yourself its a right bargain

 

[Fred@BTM]

only uneconomical to repair based upon dealership rrp prices and the insurance approved "generous" quote for the work

a cat D car can still have full manufactures warranty etc

a car park ding on some cars could cause a cat D write off, or even a car thats had all its windows smashed etc

 

[J0sh]

Ive heard a car thats been declared Cat D becasue the owner lost the keys. It doesnt always mean the cars dodgey, can be down to the insurance company getting a bit anal.

 

[Andy_J]

well said. If your not bothered about it being a cat D go for it, but it would be a good idea to get a mechanic friend ( if you have one ) to check it out.

Yeah, exactly doesnt mean it CANT be repaired jst means it would cost too much to do so, if you have the right contacts it can be a real bargain!

Do you work for an insurance company by any chance?

 

[Ja5on]

i dont.

 

[Jaff]

yeah a fiat with out the red key is a wite off , the red key is really imortand and worth about £1600-2000
cat d is light damage (usually cosmetic or burn outs)
cat C is more sevear but repairable (chassis damage- a pillars- but can be jigge dout)
Cat B can only be broken for parts
CAt As get crushed.

 

[McBunny]

my vx was cat c infact most vx's/elises have a cat catagory lol

 

[R20 CWH]

provided the repair is good it can be a decent choice

 

[xshexisusannex]

Yeah, exactly doesnt mean it CANT be repaired jst means it would cost too much to do so, if you have the right contacts it can be a real bargain!

Do you work for an insurance company by any chance?

Yup in claims department, specialize in Motor claims as beein dealing for 5 years!

 

[Andy_J]

Do you work for an insurance company by any chance?

Yup in claims department, specialize in Motor claims as beein dealing for 5 years!

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