What would you value my bravo at?

[Leo]

Hey guys n gals.

Well im now actively looking to chop in the 1.4 for a 2.0 hgt.

Only its been in a crash, the damage is pretty superficial really. I shall explain.


Bravo 1.4sx 12v (R-98) Red!
81,000 on the clock
Full Service History (50% Fiat 50% Ex fiat mech and can be confirmed)
Recent Brakes all round in the last 500 miles
Timing Belt and Tensioner in the last 1k miles
Tax 8 months
MOT till Feb '07
HLX Alloys (1 has peeled a bit - rest are spot on)

The Damage includes:

Front Bumper (needs replacing)
D/S front wing (needs replacing)
Bonnet (needs a panel beater)
D/S front headlamp (works but needs replacing as the fixings are snapped and it points down at the road, still drivable with it though)


So what do you think i could get for it?

I bought it for £1,200. Insurance has given me £1,000, written it off and I can keep the car. In theory anything over £200 results in actual profit, but what do YOU guys think it could go for, realistically. Bearing in mind it drives like a dream still.

Thanks in advance dudes and dudettes!

 

[Mark]

Last July my Pug 306xsi was written off. (M plate, 81k)

Insurane company let me keep the car, and gave me a £1800 payout.

Was in 2 minds to repair, or sell... but the HGT came along and settled my mind..

I listed the Pug on Ebay, with all the good, and bad bits about it... started at £50 on a 10 day auction..

It sold for £205 !!

Not bad, considering I paid £2800 for it 3 years before...

As with most things, people will only pay what they think it's worth.

I honestly don't think you'll get £200 for it, but I could be wrong..

Hopefully a few of the other guys will give you a more positive answer.

 

[Leo]

I know this is a ****ty small pic, its the best i could muster...

 

[Anonymous]

Might be worth breaking it instead of selling it whole?

 

[Leo]

might be I suppose. Mega hassle though tbh.

Not sure what to do now. Might just set fire to it and be done with it!

It really isnt worth breaking i dont think, its such a good little runner. The damage is only affecting the eyes, not the performance or road worthiness..

i dunno.. i just dunno..

 

[Leo]

Second thoughts, Breaking it is definately NOT for me.

It runs, i would rather keep it and fix it than break it. Why break a car that is completely driveable, with an MOT and TAX, new t.belt and brakes, it defo wouldnt be the best option.

any more thoughts on a sale price?

 

[RR]

£350

 

[Leo]

£350 is an improvment.

Ok, so lets throw in another consideration.

Ive been quoted £300-£350 to iron out the creases it has. Restoring it to its former glory.

So, whats a 1.4sx worth in a normal state of repair? Parkers says £985

In that sense its worth repairing and then selling.

Thought on this plz?

 

[RR]

Unfortunately for you, 1.4's are the least desirable from the crop and not generally held in high esteem.

Parkers doesn't hold much water with older models as it's the general condition that's important.

Personally, I would scrap it.

 

[Leo]

Well luckily I won't be doing that lol

Whats even luckier is one of the guys whos working behind the bar downstairs just said he'd take it off me for £500 smackers as is. One of green keepers down there is a panel beater and will fix it up for him for £200.

That makes for

1 x Happy Barman
1 x Happy Green Keeping Panel Beater
1 x Very Happy Me

See, you never know, when you ask people if they know anyone whod be interested, if they will bite or not. He did. Problem solved.

Right, thats me done for the week, time to have a beer and celebrate!!

 

[Leo]

And sod scrapping it! Man, what would be the point! Its a car that works and just has an un-eye-pleasing bend in it. That would be criminal to scrap it. Im disappointed... ver ver disappointed..

 

[Jay]

well done chap! sell it to the bloke and spend ye insurance payout on a nice 1.8 hlx (not biased me).

glad to hear ye sorted, not worth scrapping!

 

[Anonymous]

hopefully sorted lol

he might pull out by payday

But in all honesty, i would drink a vat of man spaff before scrapping a Taxed, MOTd and road worthy car with a few dents in it..

i mean really...

its like saying I have a house that needs redecorating, naaaah **** it, ill burn it to the ground..

 

[Leo]

That was me btw..

 

[Ash]

if ur guy pulls out im considering it for a run about for the gf.

 

[Anonymous]

don't forget it's now a cat c write off, which may make it difficult to sell on, plus you'll probably incurr the price of a VIC also, which lowers the profit margin a little

 

[Leo]

a VIC? do tell mr anon. no idea what that is.

Let me know Ash, make an offer, im pretty relaxed about these things i will know if this guy pulls out over the next 2 weeks so ill keep the thread updated. Would prefer the buyer to see it first, will be willing to drive, may need to goto Liverpool or close to to pick up my new one, but time will tell.

 

[patrick]

I am guessing that a VIC is a vehicle inspection check? If the insurance company write a car off, either cause its unsafe, or to dear to repair, I think, repeat think, that you have to then prove its safe and roadworthy, even though you already have an mot, I think because the insurance company declare it a write off, your mot then becomes worthless. You MAY just get away with having a new mot, but I doubt it

 

[Anonymous]

if an insurer declares a car a write off then you must have a VIC to say the car is road worthy, ur right in saying the MOT become worthless......

 

[Anonymous]

hope this helps?

What is the Vehicle Identity Check, and how does it work?

The Vehicle Identity Check (VIC) has been introduced to help reduce car crime. It is intended to deter criminals from disguising stolen cars with the identity of written off ones. When an insurance company ‘writes off' a car, (Category A, B or C) they notify the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) and a VIC marker is placed on the DVLA record. DVLA will not issue a Registration Certificate (V5C) or a Vehicle Licence Reminder (V11) to a car with a VIC marker against it. In order to remove the VIC marker the car needs to be inspected by VOSA to confirm its identity. When the car passes the VIC, the marker is removed.

What does the VIC involve?

The VIC will be carried out by the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA). It will involve comparing the car against information held by DVLA, such as the vehicle identification number, make, model, colour and engine number. The VIC will also compare the record of previous accident damage with evidence of damage repair as well as checking other components to confirm the age and identity of the car

Does the car need to be repaired before the VIC?

Yes. Sufficient repairs must be carried out to support the intention of returning the car to a roadworthy condition. The car must be capable of being driven under its own power and should not be potentially hazardous to any person carrying out the VIC.


Will the VIC confirm that the car is roadworthy?

No. The VIC is designed to confirm the identity of the car and does not assess the quality of the repair. You should seek independent expert opinion as to whether the car is roadworthy. If whilst carrying out the check the inspector notices a serious defect which would make the car dangerous to drive, then they will issue a notice which prohibits the car being used. Once it has been made roadworthy the prohibition can be removed.


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