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Originally Posted by bossku69
"written/wrote off?" what exactly does that mean?
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if the car costs more to repair than to replace, then the car is written off.
the insurance firm will then sell it on. it may be sold to a breakers firm or sold second hand with damage.
often they write off older cars as it could mean re-spraying most of the car, plus parts.
i had an old nissan micra, someone drove into my side and caved it in.
it was written off.
now as it was old they offered me next to nothing, so i asked for the car back plus cash.
local garage pulled it out, for a few pounds. it was not perfect, but it was ok.
had the car for 4 years after that. drove it till it fell aport.
to be honest i only drive old cars. people mock me, but if you have a nice car, chances are somone will key it.