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Old 12-05-2008, 09:57 AM
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thinking of buying a motor
front ended so needs a wing, bumper and a set of lights
basic repair
but insurance has been paid out and it's a cat c

what do i need to do to sort it?
Old 12-05-2008, 10:12 AM
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From what you say, a wing, bumper and a set of lights

It will always be a Cat C.....
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Once repaired it will also need a VIC (Vehicle Identification Check) which takes about 10mins at a VOSA station just so they can check engine and chassis nos etc
Old 12-05-2008, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by James90RS
Once repaired it will also need a VIC (Vehicle Identification Check) which takes about 10mins at a VOSA station just so they can check engine and chassis nos etc


as above, its a piss take, Take some pics to show how little the damage was to help sell the car when it comes.....
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sorted then

looks like i'll be hiring a trailer this weekend as well
Old 12-05-2008, 12:35 PM
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If you saw the state of some of the cars being used everyday around here, you would think a cat c was posh, a lot round here look like complete write off's!!
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