MK5 Golf GTI

General => Random Chat => Topic started by: Rhino on June 03, 2012, 12:13:00 pm

Title: nice motor....
Post by: Rhino on June 03, 2012, 12:13:00 pm
http://www.parkwaybirmingham.co.uk/used-cars/audi-s3-s3-quattro-3dr-birmingham-201222474393484 (http://www.parkwaybirmingham.co.uk/used-cars/audi-s3-s3-quattro-3dr-birmingham-201222474393484)


oh i wish i had 9 grand!
they got a nice evo 6 also
Title: Re: nice motor....
Post by: markymark on June 03, 2012, 12:17:22 pm
Cat B :scared: :scared: :scared:
Title: Re: nice motor....
Post by: Rhino on June 03, 2012, 12:24:03 pm
oh  :sad1:

shame...didnt  notice that bit, was just looking at the pics lol


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Post by: rich83 on June 03, 2012, 01:59:29 pm
Category B Insurance Write Off

the vehicle must not be used again but non- structural and roadworthy parts and components may be recovered for use in other vehicles. Care must be taken to ensure that they are not critical components with important safety functions. Again there are several online companies who will offer significant amounts of money for Category B Insurance Write Off vehicles.
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Post by: Bane on June 03, 2012, 02:20:02 pm
Category B Insurance Write Off

the vehicle must not be used again but non- structural and roadworthy parts and components may be recovered for use in other vehicles. Care must be taken to ensure that they are not critical components with important safety functions. Again there are several online companies who will offer significant amounts of money for Category B Insurance Write Off vehicles.

But;
Vehicles categorised as A, B or C require a VIC test before the DVLA will issue a new registration document. This will then be noted on the V5C.

And it does say in the ad that this has been done.But this confuses me as if it passes a test then it can be registered and driven?
I would investigate more as to the reason behind the cat B classification.

*EDIT* Having just rerread the listing,it says "Damage/repaired cat B inspected" So,does this mean it's cat D and inspected to a Cat B standard?
cos as rich says,Cat B shouldn't legally be on the road,repaired or not.Needs more and clearer info in the blurb!!
Or am I reading too much and confusing the shizzle out of myself?? :rolleye: :rolleye:
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Post by: SRC on June 03, 2012, 02:35:39 pm
Yeah, but you're all forgetting the "rare cup holder"!
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Post by: JackG on June 03, 2012, 02:51:00 pm
Don't do anything for me   :sick:
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Post by: garrardrj on June 03, 2012, 04:58:57 pm
Category B Insurance Write Off

the vehicle must not be used again but non- structural and roadworthy parts and components may be recovered for use in other vehicles. Care must be taken to ensure that they are not critical components with important safety functions. Again there are several online companies who will offer significant amounts of money for Category B Insurance Write Off vehicles.

But;
Vehicles categorised as A, B or C require a VIC test before the DVLA will issue a new registration document. This will then be noted on the V5C.

Both Cat A and B legally cannot be on the road. Cat A has to be scrapped.

And it does say in the ad that this has been done.
I would investigate more as to the reason behind the cat B classification.
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Post by: jameelno1 on June 03, 2012, 07:26:15 pm
i think i saw this car before it was repaired was in a right state didnt know it was a cat B all panels were damaged i wouldnt even go near it  :scared: plus £10k its not worth that by far
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Post by: Mk5 GTian on June 04, 2012, 07:04:00 am
Cat B? Wouldn't touch it with a
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1188.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz418%2FGTi72%2FBargepole.jpg&hash=c950062c946a926e67805951f01228326b340e45)
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Post by: JackG on June 04, 2012, 01:48:13 pm
Cat B? Wouldn't touch it wi :signLOL:th a
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1188.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz418%2FGTi72%2FBargepole.jpg&hash=c950062c946a926e67805951f01228326b340e45)
:congrats:
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Post by: sub39h on June 04, 2012, 02:56:46 pm
a front end conversion on an 8P will set you back £4k after painting/fitting - and that's unlikely to include the extensive rewiring needed.

that means he's valued the original car at £6k (ignoring the performance mods) - can you imagine the state an S3 would have to be in to only be worth £6k?

one to be avoided
Title: Re: nice motor....
Post by: Bazgti on June 04, 2012, 05:25:10 pm
a front end conversion on an 8P will set you back £4k after painting/fitting - and that's unlikely to include the extensive rewiring needed.

that means he's valued the original car at £6k (ignoring the performance mods) - can you imagine the state an S3 would have to be in to only be worth £6k?

one to be avoided

Conversion? Prob more like a new front end as the original was probably splatted into something hard n unforgiving! Hence cat B  :signLOL: