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Old 02 December 2013, 10:32 AM
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Default vosa v.i.c check - advice please

I think my car will end up being a cat c so it will need a v.i.c check,what do they check - things like decat etc?

Do I need to do it ASAP or only for when and if I plan to sell the car?
Old 02 December 2013, 11:11 AM
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i had to have my car vic checked, they just check the cars identity they had mine for no longer than 10 minutes, and the car was fully decatted. just make sure you take receipts for any parts you have bought.
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Do I have to get it done though as I plan on keeping the car?

Reciepts for what parts?
Old 02 December 2013, 11:20 AM
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Yea I've had a car checked as well, the chap just walked around the car, checked numbers etc and sent me on my way. Took no longer than 15 mins.
Old 02 December 2013, 11:29 AM
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From a perspective of someone who works in car insurance:
The VIC check only needs to be done if you plan to return the car to the road. Technically if you are selling the car, you do not need to do it, the new owner would need to if they plan to use the car on the road (so you dont have to if you plan to use it for track only, for example).
When we write off a car we give the person this leaflet, issued by VOSA, https://www.gov.uk/government/upload...__English_.pdf
Have you been given that? If not give it a quick read.
It should be a simple process to get your car back on the road
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What about engine numbers? My cars had 3 engines in its life time
Old 02 December 2013, 02:52 PM
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Was the V5 updated to show the latest engine no? I think its best to VIC the car as you wont have a V5 until it gets done.
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Originally Posted by d4vidh
Was the V5 updated to show the latest engine no? I think its best to VIC the car as you wont have a V5 until it gets done.
no mate,to be honest i never gave it a thought
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Originally Posted by Lunchmoney
From a perspective of someone who works in car insurance:
The VIC check only needs to be done if you plan to return the car to the road. Technically if you are selling the car, you do not need to do it, the new owner would need to if they plan to use the car on the road (so you dont have to if you plan to use it for track only, for example).
When we write off a car we give the person this leaflet, issued by VOSA, https://www.gov.uk/government/upload...__English_.pdf
Have you been given that? If not give it a quick read.
It should be a simple process to get your car back on the road
well according to that guide im not obliged to do a vic check-yes it means i wont get issued a v11/v5c should i need one or until i sell the car (which wont happen)
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Whats happend to the car anyway shrek, you had a prang ??
Old 02 December 2013, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by MattyB1983
Whats happend to the car anyway shrek, you had a prang ??
yeah,somebody drove into the side of me and done both drivers side doors,side skirt,front wing,rear quarter and rear wheel
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Originally Posted by the shreksta
What about engine numbers? My cars had 3 engines in its life time

my car is on its 3rd engine and nothing was said im sure the impreza engine number is not accessible.
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Originally Posted by my94wrx
my car is on its 3rd engine and nothing was said im sure the impreza engine number is not accessible.
where is it located
Old 02 December 2013, 08:31 PM
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As others have said, it's simple and doesn't take long, it's mainly to check its identity and make sure you're not attempting to get a stolen car on the road with a different identity. Expect checking of vin plates etc.
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Bloody hell m8 that's bad news
Uv not had much luck , despite the effort & commitment u have shown to us all over time.
Really gutted for you ...
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