superdon

Hi,

I have found a seemingly good deal on a P reg 306xsi. Its in good condition, and has fairly average miles.

The only problem is, the car had damage to the front passenger wing. This has been repaired with a new wing, but is recorded on HPI.

Apart from the obvious issues of having a repaired car, is there anything else I should consider, or look at, or be concerned about? Does it affect insurance or anything like that?

Cheers.

flat4

just check it has been done properly, just putting a wing onto a write off won't surfice, make sure any chassis damage has been repaired. If it's all been done properly there is nothing to worry about, also your insurance won't be affected.

superdon

Thanks for that. Is any insurance claim recorded on a HPI, or is just write offs?

BLACK V5

Pretty sure its only write offs on HPI. If it was all insurance claims about 90% of the cars in the country would be on there.

BLACK V5

Just add to that of course, stolen cars and ones with outstanding finance.

donutman

and it does not take alot of damage to write off a older car (something that could be easily fixed)

superdon

So, as long as the repair is good and complete, there should be no real problem - i guess.

ChrisChennell

It would take more than a front wing needed to write off that car. Must have mangled the inner wing on that side too - check its been properly jigged and straightened. And of course have a look for good measure.

superdon

I do have a picture of the damage, but dont know how to post attachments here!