Category S write-off. Is "S" always for "Structural" ?

[steveharman]

Apologues to some viewers, this might be a UK-specific post.

Assuming my budget was higher or cars were cheaper, I probably wouldn't consider a Category S (previously Cat C) repaired car, however...

The car I'm interested in carries a "Category S" and comes with a "certificate of professional repair". Initially, I started out thinking that the "S" in "Category S" always stood for "structural", however, several reputable motoring sites state "Category S: Repairs that cost more than the insurance company thought the vehicle was worth, *possibly* structural"

So does "S" not _always_ mean structural damage?

Thanks,

Steve

[steveharman]

I read a number of sites last night but one which somes to mind was a page on Parkers UK:

https://www.parkers.co.uk/car-advice/could-a-categ...

"Category S write-off - Repairable, but cost of repair is more than value of car. Possibly has some sort of structural damage (previously category C)"

Thanks for the replies.

[steveharman]

marvelous. Thanks for all the responses, I think I know my direction now..... a different car. ;-)