Warranty on a Cat S write off

gbmarli · Mar 21, 2024

Hi All.
I'm looking at buying a repaired Category S write-off Discovery 5 commercial. It was new in September 2021 and I was wondering if the 3yr warranty would still be in place, or does it automatically become void once a vehicle has been classified as written off?
I have heard of different policies in this scenario, depending on manufacturer.
Can anyone advise, please?
Thanks
Mark

ER1C · Mar 21, 2024

gbmarli said:
Hi All.
I'm looking at buying a repaired Category S write-off Discovery 5 commercial. It was new in September 2021 and I was wondering if the 3yr warranty would still be in place, or does it automatically become void once a vehicle has been classified as written off?
I have heard of different policies in this scenario, depending on manufacturer.
Can anyone advise, please?
Thanks
Mark

I would be guessing but I would be VERY surprised if anyone could stand by a warranty on a vehicle which is written off. There are so many unknowns and risk which there wouldn't be any appetite for.

kermit_rr · Mar 21, 2024

Cat S means has sustained severe structural damage
I hope it's VERY cheap

Anaconda · Mar 21, 2024

That must have had pretty major damage to write it off.
Th only way that has been put back on the road is with salvage parts.

gbmarli · Mar 21, 2024

It hasn't been put back on the road yet, but is mid repair. I have been to see it and driven it as is. It is structural but repairable and it is cheap.
There is damage to the front bumper (and a few components behind it), side step, front and rear doors and rear arch. Both air bags had been set off and the rear shock had been broken.

Anaconda · Mar 21, 2024

What is the structural damage?
What's an undamaged one worth?

potus · Mar 21, 2024

Could be wrong but I'd imagine there's absolutlely no chance LR will honour a warranty on a written off vehicle. Most manufacturers try to wriggle on warranty claims even when a vehicle's not a WO.

Beneagles · Mar 21, 2024

Who is selling it? If it is the garage doing the repairs you may get a warranty period from them, or they may sell you a third-party warranty such as Black Horse. Their value is questionable imho

kermit_rr · Mar 21, 2024

I wouldn't buy a repaired cat S. That must surely impact the resale value when you come to move it on

kevstar · Mar 22, 2024

gbmarli said:
Hi All.
I'm looking at buying a repaired Category S write-off Discovery 5 commercial. It was new in September 2021 and I was wondering if the 3yr warranty would still be in place, or does it automatically become void once a vehicle has been classified as written off?
I have heard of different policies in this scenario, depending on manufacturer.
Can anyone advise, please?
Thanks
Mark

Have you tried to insure the repaired vehicle & declaring it being a cat s , in my experience a repaired motor never feels right.
No chance your getting any warranty, plus have you you ever tried selling a cat vehicle its a pita.

Walk away mate you will regret it.

Firebobby1 · Friday at 11:17

My Mate broke his arm while on holiday in Minorca, he arrived at the hospital and the first thing he was asked, was for his medical insurance or credit card number.
He had travel insurance and the E card and it was sorted out quickly.
Would they still attend to you if you didn't have these??

Grebby · Friday at 12:31

Firebobby1 said:
My Mate broke his arm while on holiday in Minorca, he arrived at the hospital and the first thing he was asked, was for his medical insurance or credit card number.
He had travel insurance and the E card and it was sorted out quickly.
Would they still attend to you if you didn't have these??

Has he been declared a cat s write-off?

Anaconda · Friday at 13:17

Firebobby1 said:
My Mate broke his arm while on holiday in Minorca, he arrived at the hospital and the first thing he was asked, was for his medical insurance or credit card number.
He had travel insurance and the E card and it was sorted out quickly.
Would they still attend to you if you didn't have these??

Wrong thread?

Firebobby1 · Friday at 15:00

Grebby said:
Has he been declared a cat s write-off?

I think so

Firebobby1 · Friday at 15:02

Anaconda said:
Wrong thread?

Strange

Hippo · 2024-12-25T02:30:24+0000

It would depend on what yer trying to claim for on the warranty. Headlights failed no chance. Air con leak no chance. Alternator fail possible.

The car won't be cheap. It's value will be oft set against its history.

gstuart · 2024-12-25T03:28:07+0000

kevstar said:
Have you tried to insure the repaired vehicle & declaring it being a cat s , in my experience a repaired motor never feels right.
No chance your getting any warranty, plus have you you ever tried selling a cat vehicle its a pita.

Walk away mate you will regret it.

Funny enough also thought the same as read about some people struggling getting a quote plus the V5 being marked as Cat S so can also be very difficult to sell

Plus 1 in walking away as in all honesty would prefer getting one with a blown engine over structural damage as at least then may be able to get a new warrenty on it after the engine has been repaired/ replaced

Other thing that would concern me is the broken strut as if that was from an impact if it’s pushed any of the body in or bolt mountings out of line etc

gstuart · 2024-12-25T03:33:29+0000

gbmarli said:
Hi All.
I'm looking at buying a repaired Category S write-off Discovery 5 commercial. It was new in September 2021 and I was wondering if the 3yr warranty would still be in place, or does it automatically become void once a vehicle has been classified as written off?
I have heard of different policies in this scenario, depending on manufacturer.
Can anyone advise, please?
Thanks
Mark

Hi

Do u happen to have any pictures of it along with showing the damage etc plse

Many thks

gstuart · 2024-12-25T03:37:08+0000

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Yes, it is absolutely possible to insure a Cat S vehicle, but you must be aware that this category of vehicle is considered high risk in the eyes of car insurers. Given that insurance is all about the level of risk, Cat S vehicles that have been repaired without the need for independent checks or tests are considered a grey area. It’s not easy for insurers to determine their present condition or market value.

Put simply, insurers will offer you a policy for Category S vehicles, but be prepared to pay a significantly higher premium than owners of vehicles that haven’t been written off as Cat S.

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