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Buying repaired ‘written off’ vehicles: a consumer guide

Providing advice on purchasing a repaired ‘written off’ vehicle and what you should know.

• From: Department for Transport
• Published: 26 October 2015

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Buying repaired 'written off' vehicles: a consumer guide

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A vehicle categorised as a ‘written off’ can be repaired, resold and returned to the road provided it is classed as a ‘constructive loss’.

This guide provides a number of tips to follow if you are considering buying a written off vehicle.

Published 26 October 2015