Anyone tempted

[lozcb]

Just spyed this , nice easy fix,very low miles and best of all not registered

http://www.universal-salvage.com/c2...e1s1&lotId=22347880&returnPage=SEARCH_RESULTS



great colour combo aswell



regards loz

 

[Andyk]

Why is it not registered Loz .... Thought if its an insurance claim it gets a cat letter .... Is it just a bumper it needs? . That could be a very cheap car. Not tempted Loz? Its one of the best looking cars on the road to.

 

[Parisien]

It does look very nice........wonder what it will make.....but are those Astons unreliable things??




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[Andyk]

No more than a Maserati Frank ... Remember you only hear when things go wrong on forums but many more are out there being reliable.

 

[Parisien]

Just thought they were worse AndyK...........much worse.....


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[Andyk]

I know Marcos has both he has had no end of trouble with his DB7 but think the newer ones are OK ...Early V8 Vantage were an issue but they sorted most of them out.

 

[Parisien]

Just like Maseratis latest cars...not heard much about GTs or QPs giving much bother AndyK...have you?


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[Andyk]

Nope ... Must say the QP has been a great one for Maserati .. No reliability issues, great looking, great sounding ... They must be pleased. I've always wanted a GS but now the QP is the same price I think that would be the better buy becasue of reliability and the fact it was a complete new car unlike the GS that is builgt on a 3200/4200.

 

[Parisien]

Nice to hear......the QP has blossomed in so many ways over the last few years....mind you...the GS is still a fab car.......


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[Andyk]

Yes without a doubt Frank and some would prefer the smaller Coupe to a big 4 door. You pays your money.....

 

[Parisien]

...not a bad option to have though AndyK!!


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[Andyk]

Yep...I lie awake at night dreaming of that option Frank....

 

[lozcb]

Andy the Vantage needs a bumper headlight inner arches and some work on the rear quarter and a new cill cover , its my guess insurance companies are starting to play the Cat system when it suits them , it first came about to stop cut and shut stuff and double claim insurance fraud , but i think they have found that on the high end stuff they are loosing out big time , and gap insurance will probably cease in a year or two or the premiums will go sky high ,

By not catergorising high end stuff, they can get more for it at salvage auction thus minimising there losses, same as that Turismo GT S i looked at and bid on 2 weeks ago , with all that damage it wasn't on the register


regards loz

 

[Parisien]

So Loz....to sum up the insurance companies are getting around registering the car....just the same as taking a damaged car into the UK via the RoI?

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[lozcb]

So Loz....to sum up the insurance companies are getting around registering the car....just the same as taking a damaged car into the UK via the RoI?

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They hold the key, as to whether a car gets put on Vcar register Frank, its was initially set up as a safety deterrent for the public at the same time keeping a central register , which the data could be drawn from by who ever might be interested, they made the rules now they are playing about with them when it affects there losses



regards loz

 

[Parisien]

Loz...is there a site with all these details, clauses, cases, categories listed for you to read up on?


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[lozcb]

Loz...is there a site with all these details, clauses, cases, categories listed for you to read up on?


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Must be somewhere Frank , tri Googling Vcar register HPI register should be there somewhere



regards loz

 

[Andyk]

Loz, you not tempted with the Aston .. I know you have a soft spot for them..

 

[Parisien]

Guys am putting this on here......for my own use!!!


Vehicle Condition Alert Register ......

A - Not for resale. Fire damaged (burnt-out), flood damaged (contaminated or salt water), severely damaged with no serviceable parts, or heavily stripped (shell).
Notification of Destruction required. (To be crushed). Recorded at DVLA & HPI.

B - Not for resale. Damaged beyond economical repair and/or severe structural damage.
Notification of Destruction required. (Parts can be removed and sold). Recorded at DVLA & HPI.

C - Repairable salvage. Generally applies to older vehicles. Can be sold for repair but must now have VIC inspection.
Recorded at DVLA & HPI.

D - Repairable salvage. Minimal damage sometimes stolen and found after claim has been paid, or cost of repair combined with difficulty obtaining new parts to enable a swift repair.

Recorded with HPI.


https://www.hpicheck.com/consumer/HPISample.do


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[Andyk]

Nice little thread Frank ... Can you not make in oone of those sticky things and then when anyones in doubt they can take a look.