Car Blog

There are many types of salvage vehicles available for purchase today. One of the most widely available is accident damaged cars. These are cars that have been damaged in an accident, and where the insurance company decides that it is not worth their while to pay to have the vehicle repaired. This may be, for instance, if the cost of repairs will be more than the vehicle is worth. But they normally use a figure of 70% to 80% of the car’s value to decide if the car will be ‘written off’ or not… In many of these cases, the car is then sold to a car breaker who will use it for the purpose of selling parts. The car could also be sold to the public, but it’s not just a matter of selling the car to a dealer or to a private client, and they drive away. Before being declared as roadworthy, the car should be repaired and tested by an authorised tester.

You can find some real bargains in cars that have been damaged in an accident. But it should be thoroughly checked out before regular use. After inspection, it may be that further repairs will be needed. And remember that, no matter how well it has been repaired, the car will carry its history of damage with it wherever it goes! This will of course affect the re-sale value. If you are planning to keep the car as long as it keeps running, this will not really be a problem for you.