Cat C/D etc - would you buy one? - Page 3

sam · 21-05-15, 08:45 PM

vic check has nothing to do with the repair or accident, just that it is the car its meant to be.. a friend of mine bought a leon cupra r cat c.. wheels were stolen and a dint in 1 of the doors. this was when they were still selling for about 4k.. paid 1500 for it

Coxy · 21-05-15, 09:09 PM

lad at work has a MK5 Golf TDi 4 Motion which is CAT C due to water ingress in to the engine due to flood damage (no water in the car)

Insurance paid out and new engine fitted.

So, he bought a £5k car for £3.5k with a new engine with warranty!

styler · 21-05-15, 09:26 PM

its only an insurance valuation categorisation, if its a rare model and repaired properly why not.. when theyre gone theyre gone.. pointless if it something like a 2008 astra where theres probably an identical one with no damage available down the street..

theschmallfella · 22-05-15, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Coxy

Yet, Joe Bloggs with his home resto will be asking top dollar, but the CAT C which was damaged and repaired by an approved body shop will generally be 30% cheaper.

I happen to be a damn good home repair Joe Bloggs!!

chalkyh · 22-05-15, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenquattro

That red 90 Sport used to belong to Richie on here, if not mistaken?

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Originally Posted by John.

Your's is a nice looking car.(bar the plates

)

Got to get a DMB plate set soon for it, the coupe GT looks good with them. Bar from a very slight shade difference in the red on the wings you'd never expect it to have been damaged - all bolt on / off stuff. More than happy with the repairs Richie did. Just had to source some proper Sport rear dampers. I've since been through it and done subframe / wishbone / antiroll bar bushes and links. Some good quality tyres too - probably Avons as I got a good deal on the 4 for the GT!

John. · 22-05-15, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by chalkyh

Got to get a DMB plate set soon for it,

It will look better for the original style plates.
Lovely car you have.

21-05-15, 09:26 PM	#23
styler Moderator Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Donegal, Ireland Posts: 3,443	its only an insurance valuation categorisation, if its a rare model and repaired properly why not.. when theyre gone theyre gone.. pointless if it something like a 2008 astra where theres probably an identical one with no damage available down the street.. __________________ CRASH VALLEY CUSTOMS get 'er done...

21-05-15, 08:45 PM	#21
sam Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North east Posts: 778	vic check has nothing to do with the repair or accident, just that it is the car its meant to be.. a friend of mine bought a leon cupra r cat c.. wheels were stolen and a dint in 1 of the doors. this was when they were still selling for about 4k.. paid 1500 for it

21-05-15, 09:09 PM	#22
Coxy 4 Ring Mafia Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: on the side of a hill in Shropshire! Posts: 28,215	lad at work has a MK5 Golf TDi 4 Motion which is CAT C due to water ingress in to the engine due to flood damage (no water in the car) Insurance paid out and new engine fitted. So, he bought a £5k car for £3.5k with a new engine with warranty!