Monday, Nov 01, 2004 at 19:03
There is always the possibility that it was not insured !!! ???
You would also have to check that it is registrable again. I've been to quite a few vehicle auctions recently, with a mate, to look for a suitable Subaru body for a racecar build-up. There is a category that is called "Statutory Write-off" and another called "Repairable Write-off".
A statutory write-off is NEVER to be registered again and the numbers and info on the vehicle are black listed on the various RTA type depts in every state. A typical stat write-off is a modern ecu equipped vehicle that has been under water ... sitting in the auction yard they look brand new but are a stat write-off. A stolen vehicle is usually inserted in the stat write-off category as well.
A repairable write-off is what it says ...insurance companies have paid out the value of the unit and as they now own it try to reclaim some monies by auction.
I'm not sure if this system applies to caravans in the event of a write-off but it would be worth checking its status if intending to re-register.
Any intention to buy this BT would be cause to investigate the circumstances of why it was not repaired with BTi ...if possible ?
The damage might not be skin deep and involve the integrity/alignment of the chassis ... who knows ???
Anthony
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