Cat D insurance register

[s4seeker]

Hi,
Wondering if anyone can help. I have just recently joined the forum and during my hours trawling the internet for an S4 i occassionally come across some adverts stating "Cat D insurance hence" and then the price. It does seem to make the cars cheaper.

I have found out that this is a categorisation of right off but do not know much more than that.

Can anyone give any advice?
Is this something to consider or should i steer clear?
Any help much appreciated
Thanks
Paul

[PhilT]

Try this - http://www.s-w-s.co.uk/cats.htm

[johneroberts]

anything to do with Cat Deeley...phwoar
jr

[bjacks]

Cat D can also be when the owner has decided to take a lower value for the car instead of having it repaired. Basically, it would usually be repaired. Look at a value of about 70% of a straight car.

Cat D is also not recorded at the DVLA, just on the insurance registers.

There is also cat X, now used for stolen recovered cars etc.

Cheers

Ben

[s4seeker]

thanks guys.
Sounds like one way to go if there is enough to be saved at the outset.

[bjacks]

Just make sure it has a VERY good look over. People will usually try and save as much as possible when repairing cars and you may find A4 parts on your S4!