In a Car Data Check, what does it mean if a car is recorded as a total loss or write-off?
As part of a Car Data Check, we check if the vehicle has been recorded as written-off by an insurance company due to a damage or theft-related insurance claim. A damage-related insurance claim means the vehicle has been involved in an accident and the insurer has decided that the vehicle is uneconomical to repair. You should only proceed with a purchase once you are satisfied that the repairs have been carried out by a reputable repairer and that the car is roadworthy. A theft-related insurance claim indicates that the vehicle, at some time in its life, has been stolen and an insurance company has paid out a claim on it. In these circumstances the insurance company becomes the legal owner. Please contact Customer Services, who will verify the current status of the vehicle for you. You can email our Car Data Check Customer Service team.
