Buying from a salvage/repair yard

[jimmy156]

I am in the process of deciding whether to replace my car (alfa 156 that has just thrown up a repair bill that is about 70-80% of what the car is worth, with the MOT due in a few months) or to fix it.

Browsing the sub £1k market on autotrader and there are a lot of cars from a company who seem to specialise in selling off repaired Cat C/D cars at around the £600 mark.

Is this a good way to get a reliable run around or another ticket to lots more future bills. Obviously resale value of a cat c/d damaged car at this end of the market in irrelevant.

Cheers,
James

[swansea v6]

I've just bought a cat C clio 172 exclusive from a salvage yard. Only evident damage is a smashed bumper and blowing exhaust. Came with full service history and I mean FULL plus two cambelt changes etc, so all in all I am happy with it!

[iva cosworth]

How reliable is any used car ?

[jimmy156]

iva cosworth said:

How reliable is any used car ?

All things are relative

It needs to not blow up in the next 12 months so i can get married and start my new career and buy something decent!

[jimmy156]

swansea v6 said:

I've just bought a cat C clio 172 exclusive from a salvage yard. Only evident damage is a smashed bumper and blowing exhaust. Came with full service history and I mean FULL plus two cambelt changes etc, so all in all I am happy with it!

Sounds like a good deal, enjoy!