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Salvage and Auction History Check Tool In The UK

Our Salvage and Auction History Check Tool gives you important information about a vehicle's past so you can buy it with confidence. This check finds out if a vehicle has been damaged before and sold at a wreck sale. There are important details in it like the date of the sale, the vehicle's location, recorded miles, an account of any damage, and even pictures of the vehicle. You can check car details before buying, this will help you be informed and avoid costly shocks.


What is a Salvage Check?

A vehicle that has been in an accident, written off by the insurance company, or found broken after having been stolen may end up at a scrap sale. A salvage check gives pictures of the damaged vehicle, which makes it easy to see how bad the damage is. Our sample report has pictures of a salvaged vehicle that can help you figure out how good or bad it is before you buy it.

Mean Salvage On A Log Book

"Salvage" on a log book, or V5C registration certificate in the UK, refers to a vehicle that was in an accident and suffered extensive damage. The insurance company decided it wasn’t worth repairing because the repair costs were too high compared to the car’s value before the crash.

When a vehicle is deemed a total loss or an insurance write-off, it is put into a scrap category based on how badly it is damaged and how likely it can be repaired. The names of these categories in the UK are A, B, S, and N:
  • Category A: Very badly broken, with no parts that can be used again. You have to crush these vehicles so they cannot return to the road.
  • Category B: Very badly destroyed, but some parts can be repaired. You have to destroy the vehicle's exterior shell, and it cannot go back on the road, but you can take parts off and use them again.
  • Category S (formerly C): Damage to structural components that can be repaired. It is possible to repair the vehicle and get it back on the road, but it will cost more than what it was worth before the crash.
  • Category N (formerly D): Fixable damage that is not structural falls into this category. Repairing the vehicle and getting it back on the road might still cost a lot compared to how much it was worth before the accident.

If a log book says "salvage," people who want to buy the car need to know its past, how badly it was damaged, and what repairs have been made before they decide to buy it.

Why is a Salvage Check important?

The industry-standard MIAFTR database cannot accurately capture a vehicle's write-off history, but a salvage check can. Through pictures of the salvaged vehicle, this check may also give you useful information about how bad the damage is and what repairs have been made. You must also tell the DVLA if your insurance company writes off and scrapes your vehicle.

What is included in a Salvage Check?

As part of our full car history record, you can get a free salvage check that gives you important information like:

  • Vehicle Description: This includes essential details like the make, model, year, and specs of the vehicle.
  • Damage Images: These are clear pictures that show how bad the damage was before.
  • Damage Summary: A summary of the kind of damage and how bad it is.
  • Mileage Data: Checked records of miles to find any possible mistakes.
  • Salvage Site Location: This is where the vehicle was mentioned as being worth recovery.
  • Salvage History with Images: A full record of past sales for salvage items, with pictures to back them up.

Before buying a used vehicle, ensure you have all the information you need to make an informed choice.


FAQs:

How do I carry out a salvage history check?

You may verify your salvage history using the Car Details Check. On our website, enter the vehicle's registration number to see salvage records, damage reports, pictures, and auction history.

 

What will a Salvage Check tell me?

Salvage checks reveal a vehicle's damage. We can often give links to salvage auction pictures so you can see the damage before making a choice.

 

Is it worth buying a salvaged car?

Salvaged vehicle purchases rely on damage severity, repair costs, and market worth. Some salvaged automobiles may be fixed and made roadworthy, but before buying, consider the cost and hazards.

 

Can a salvaged car be driven?

Salvaged vehicles cannot be taxed or insured until they are repaired and safe.

 

Why is a Salvage Check important?

Salvage checks reveal whether a vehicle was written off, damaged, or auctioned. Images, damage reports, and history help purchasers make educated selections and prevent hazards.

 

Where can I find out more?

Reputable car history check companies, insurance records, and government databases like the DVLA can offer extra information.

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