I bought a write-off many years ago from a dealer in such cars. At the time it was Category C, which is now equivalent to Cat S (structural damage). It seemed a good price, and their repairs seemed even better value … but, it was never rebuilt properly. I was unable to sell it privately, and the dealer eventually bought it back off me – at a nice loss of course. Never again. — What I have now done is bought a car for import, from Singapore. An 8-seater 2016 Honda Odyssey, 2.4 auto, with 57,000 km recorded (36,500 miles). $5,500 USD (£4,160) including shipping to Bristol port. Then there’s port fees and customs (about £150), Import Duty at 10% (£420-ish), VAT at 20% (£920-ish), local transportation, DVLA fees, number plates, rear fog lamp, and I will get it serviced and a valet; and I have allowed a total of £7,500 for everything. I need to wait though. Loading onto the car-carrier is scheduled for 5th January, with an ETA into Bristol on 10th March. Then around 5-6 weeks for DVLA to do the registration, for number plates and MOT. https://www.beforward.jp/honda/odyssey/cb391086/id/13451422/?tp_country_id=45¤cy=USD
That’s very interesting idea.
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