UK Car
Write-Off Check
Instantly verify whether a vehicle has ever been written off by an insurer. Check Category S, N, C, and D write-offs before making a deposit.
Understanding Insurance Write-Off Categories
When an insurance company declares a vehicle a "total loss", it is assigned one of these official categories:
Category S (Structural)
The vehicle has sustained damage to its structural framework — such as chassis rails, side members, or roof pillars. It can be repaired and returned to the road, but repair quality must be professionally verified.
Category N (Non-Structural)
The vehicle sustained non-structural damage — such as cosmetic bumper damage, wiring harness issues, or suspension wear — where repair costs exceeded vehicle market value.
Category C (Pre-2017 Structural)
Old structural damage category used prior to October 2017. Similar to Category S, repair costs exceeded pre-accident market value.
Category D (Pre-2017 Non-Structural)
Old non-structural category used prior to October 2017. Similar to Category N, the vehicle was repairable but insurer opted to pay out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Check If Any Car Is Written Off
Instant check against official UK insurance write-off registers and police theft records.