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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Yuley on 20 February 2012, 11:56
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Hi all! Been a while since i was last on the forum. Previously had a mk3.
Now looking to get a mk5 gti, i've seen one, an ed30 stage 2remapped with loads of extras. However its a cat b repair. The seller has vosa certificates to say its been repaired fully and is road safe/legal. I can get it for around 6700. Should i bother or steer well clear?
Thanks
Yuley
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CAT B :shocked: :shocked:
Category B Insurance Write Off - the vehicle must not be used again but non- structural and roadworthy parts and components may be recovered for use in other vehicles. Care must be taken to ensure that they are not critical components with important safety functions. Again there are several online companies who will offer significant amounts of money for Category B Insurance Write Off vehicles.
You sure they didn't say CAT D??
It shouldn't even be on the road!!!!
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I can only imagine you misheard and they said CAT D and not B as Rhyso has said.
All depends how much you want to save really. Personally I wouldn't bother with anything like that for piece of mind more than anything.
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Definately a cat b. its on ebay:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-VW-Golf-GTI-MK5-Edition-30-Metalic-Grey-340bhp-Xenons-Sat-Nav-Buckets-BBSs-/190640054007?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2c63085ef7#ht_1355wt_922
I really appreciate the advice guys :)
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Definately a cat b. its on ebay:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-VW-Golf-GTI-MK5-Edition-30-Metalic-Grey-340bhp-Xenons-Sat-Nav-Buckets-BBSs-/190640054007?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2c63085ef7#ht_1355wt_922
I really appreciate the advice guys :)
Ask him for proof of the VOSA certificate :wink: but at the end of the day I wouldn't touch it!!! STAY AWAY!!!
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I really appreciate the advice guys :)
My advice is to avoid it like the plague, cat b should not be on the road, it seems very strange that it is back on the road.
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+1 avoid. anyone who drives around with german style number plates is asking for trouble anyway! :laugh:
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Ok, thanks everyone for the advice, ill steer clear.
I spose if i have to ask i already know i shouldnt be buying it. Ill wait till i have a bit more money then buy one that i know is safe lol.
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Ok, thanks everyone for the advice, ill steer clear.
I spose if i have to ask i already know i shouldnt be buying it. Ill wait till i have a bit more money then buy one that i know is safe lol.
:wink: You know it makes sense. Equally it's always nice to hear other people tell you to steer clear :smiley:
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Ok, thanks everyone for the advice, ill steer clear.
I spose if i have to ask i already know i shouldnt be buying it. Ill wait till i have a bit more money then buy one that i know is safe lol.
:wink: You know it makes sense. Equally it's always nice to hear other people tell you to steer clear :smiley:
This is what i always liked about this forum, you can ask a question and no one ever shoots you down, even if its a silly question. I hope i do get a mk5 so i have a reason to be back on here again lol
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BAD POINTS:
UNFORTUNATLY THIS CAR IS DAMAGED REPAIRED CAT B, BUT BEFORE YOU START TELLING ME B IS BREAK ONLY AND CANNOT GO BACK ON THE ROAD THIS CAR HAS BEEN REPAIRED TO A VERY HIGH LEVEL AND HAS HAD A VOSA CHECK AND HAS BEEN ISSUED VOSA CERTIFICATE TO PROVE IT IS FULLY LEGAL AND SAFE TO BE ON THE ROAD! THIS INFOMATION CAN BE CONFIRMED BY DVLA, OTHERWISE I WOULDNT OF BOUGHT IT!!
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Take somebody in the know, If its considerably cheaper then a normal ED30 it might be worth a look, Im sure AA will do vehicle inspections
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jdjd, I simply wouldn't bother. Plenty of others out there for sale.
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I still cannot see how a cat b is back on the road, something is not right.
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I still cannot see how a cat b is back on the road, something is not right.
Agree. I wouldn't consider buying it.
Apart from the issue of whether or not it should be on the road, I doubt many (if any) insurance companies would insure you with it, so rather than it looking to be good value, it would be a really expensive mistake if you can't get insurance.
Also, think about when you want to sell it too; judging by the responses you've had, I don't think you'd get many takers as a private sale and I doubt the trade would want to know either.
Steer well clear. Definitely one to avoid!