Insurance Write Off Categories
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Category A
A vehicle that has been written-off and which must be completely destroyed. It cannot be used for dismantling into its parts .
Notification of Destruction required. (To be crushed). Recorded at DVLA & HPI
Category B
A vehicle that has been written-off but where it's parts may be re-used. However, the body shell cannot be re-used and must be destroyed.
Notification of Destruction required. (Parts can be removed and sold). Recorded at DVLA & HPI
Category C
An insurance write-off mainly due to the cost of repair would be greated than the value of the car. It is suitable to repair to make it roadworthy.
Can be sold for repair but must now have VIC inspection. Recorded at DVLA & HPI.
Category D
An insurance write-off for other reasons as the repair costs may be less than the value of the vehicle. It is suitable to repair to make it roadworthy.
Recorded with HPI.
Category X
A vehicle which is not listed as being damaged on the HPI register, or one which may have very little damage. Often these are vehicles that have been stolen and then recovered.