Car Check Mate is for use with UK customers on UK registered number plates. It looks as though you are trying to access the service from: United States. If you think this is an error, please get in touch with us.Vehicles have six categories of write-offs: A, B, C, D, N and S. Here's what they mean:
| Category | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Category A | Can’t be repaired. The entire vehicle has to be crushed. |
| Category B | Can’t be repaired. The body shell has to be crushed, but you can salvage other parts from it. |
| Category C | Can be repaired, but it would cost more than the vehicle’s worth. You can use the car again if it’s repaired to a roadworthy condition. |
| Category D | Can be repaired and would cost less than the vehicle’s worth, but other costs (such as transporting your vehicle) take it over the vehicle’s value. You can use the car again if it’s repaired to a roadworthy condition. |
| Category N | Can be repaired following non-structural damage. You can use the vehicle again if it’s repaired to a roadworthy condition. This replaced category C in October 2017. |
| Category S | Can be repaired following structural damage. You can use the vehicle again if it’s repaired to a roadworthy condition. This replaced category D in October 2017. |
For more information, take a look at https://www.uswitch.com/car-insurance/insurance-write-off-categories/.