Geddon

Hi,

I recently bought a motorcycle that was a write off, for some of the bits- exhaust and engine etc.
The previous owner thinks it was a cat B write off- anyway he had to send the V5 for it back to the insurance company/ DVLA.
Question is- can I re-apply for this and get the V5 back?
If so, how?

mrdmoore

As far as I know, CAT A is to be crushed, CAT B can be spares, CAT C can be repaired and CAT D is minor damage. I recently discovered an ALFA 156 I had had been written off CAT C, my HPI check didn't show thid either.

Geddon

I understand the categories but want to know if I can get the V5 back?

dsmith

Google is damn tricky

Cat B is "must not be returned to the road" so no, you cant get the V5 back.

GC8

I hate to argue; but yes you can. The local VRO will certainly want to inspect the vehicle; the V23 marker will attract the interest of your local Stolen Vehicle Squad too.

The ABI categories dont have any legal standing; so CatA or CatB status dont have any legal bearing. In my experience there are plenty of CatB vehicles that will repair and many many CatCs that should have destruction orders on them.


Simon

Scoobyslammed

Cat D is just apply for the V5 ( £19 ), MOT & tax it... Job done...
Cat C is apply for the V5 ( £19 ), MOT & tax it... but you'll in most cases, get a letter back from the dvla saying the car has been written off, blah blah blah, and will need to go for a VIC... which is another £36 quid, although once the car has passed, you can claim you £19 quid back you had to pay when you applied for the V5...

apples24

iTrader: (1)

oryou just call the dvla, ask if car needs a vic, then you just book it it pay the 36 quid and receive your logbook in about a week

Geddon

I did try google first but didnt know about the reapplying.
Apparently bikes dont even need the VIC- its only for cars I think. Besides the vehicle comprises of a frame at the moment
I basically just want to sell the frame which is fine to use- just need a V5 with it.

apples24

iTrader: (1)

oh yer your prob right, commercials dont need vic either

andydecon

I was looking for the exact same information. Thanks. You are right the bikes do not need vic.

I found some information on google, basically I might not get the same value for my car that I think its worth. Apparently needs haggling. Has anyone ever had this situation before if their car was a total loss, did you get the value of your car back in the end? Is it a very, very low value they give you? Who can you complain to?

In case anyone else wants to read it http://www.carinsuranceonline.org.uk...swriteoff.html

Peanuts

iTrader: (15)

rather worrying that a car trader from southampton should be so knowledgable in the ways of returning trashed motors back on the road!

tonybooth

You don't pay the £19.00 if it is a Cat C - Just tick the relevant box on the application form

T

apples24

iTrader: (1)

i repair quite a few write offs from time to time, got two at the mo a 04 plate punto and a x plate ford ka

allways declared as previoisly accident damaged when sold, people are happy they get cheap cars, for instance, the punto will be £2295, only done 15000 miles, fsh and still has 9 months main dealer warrentee remaining

the ka £1500 2001 x plate 50,000 miles


as long as there repaired well, look pretty people dont care

Peanuts

iTrader: (15)

I guess as long as you're declaring the history openly then the buyer can make an informed decision as to the level of risk they want to assume offset against the potential saving.

I went to look at a saab 93 rag-top last week from a trader (ironically was in southampton) that had so obviously been repaired from a hefty front ender it was embarrassing. No mention of it up front and a lot of sheepish noises about discounts when pushed about its previous.

billythekid

Baaaaa.