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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS |
Q. What are ABI categories? A.
When an insurance company decides not to
repair a vehicle they will issue it with a salvage classification
category.
Q. What do the categories mean?
A vehicle that has previously been issued with a C or D salvage classification is not necessarily a bad vehicle to own or buy. Since each vehicle over three years old has to pass a MOT test before it can be licensed it should have been repaired to a good roadworthy standard. Obviously if you have any doubts about buying a vehicle that has been previously repaired, you can ask an independent motor engineer to inspect the vehicle before you buy it, or get an AA or RAC inspection done. Don't forget, the biggest advantage to buying a repairable salvage vehicle is the cost saving when compared to forecourt or dealership prices.
Q. What is a VIC check? A. Some Cat C vehicles (Not Motorcycles) may need a Vehicle Identity Check before DVLA will release a logbook to you. It’s designed to confirm the car’s identity and helps ensure that the genuine car is returned to the road. It takes around 20 minutes to complete and involves comparing the details on the DVLA vehicle record, against the car presented. The VIC is a check of identity, it doesn’t formally assess the quality of the repair or confirm roadworthiness. For more information on VIC, please click the following link to the DVLA's webpage: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/BuyingAndSellingAVehicle/AdviceOnBuyingAndSellingAVehicle/DG_4022107
Q. How much does a VIC Inspection cost? A. Cost is currently £38.00 including Logbook fee.
Q. Do you have any proof of the Categories you advertise the vehicles as? A. We use the industry recognised standard HPI check to confirm ABI categories, vehicle identity and to ensure there is no outstanding finance on EVERY vehicle we sell. (a copy of which will be supplied with your purchase receipt)
Q. How do I apply for a V5? A. You can apply for a V5 using a form 'V62', available from the post office. It is free for CAT C vehicles, however, there is a £25.00 charge for CAT D, CAT X or UNRECORDED vehicles.
Q. What is a V5/ V5C? A. A V5 is a vehicle registration document, also known as a LOG BOOK. V5C is the new European style registration document.
Q. Do i have legal title without a V5? A. YES, the invoice at point of sale is proof of title, NOT the V5.
Q. Can I put the vehicle back on the road? A. Yes, All Cat C/ D/ X vehicles can go back on the road. Carry out any necessary repair work needed to make the vehicle road worthy. If the vehicle is more than 3 years old, it will require an MOT. Then simply TAX & INSURE the vehicle and away you go!!
Q. Does the vehicle retain its original registration number? A. YES. Because the vehicles are sold as REPAIRABLE SALVAGE, they keep their original number, instead of being assigned a 'Q Plate'.
Q. Does the vehicle run? A. Unless otherwise stated in the description, the vehicle is a runner.
Q. Do you deliver? A. YES, we can arrange delivery throughout UK mainland for a fee.
Q. How much does delivery cost? A. Please e-mail/ ring with your postcode for a delivery quote and estimated date for delivery. (We aim to deliver within 7 days of a purchase)
Q. Do you repair the vehicles? A. NO. Sorry, we make sure the vehicles run, but no repair work is carried out by RS MOTORCYCLES.
Q. Do you accept VISA/ MASTERCARD? A. YES. we do take plastic (NOT AMERICAN EXPRESS). There is a 2% charge on CREDIT CARD transactions. NO FEE for DEBIT CARDS. We do need to see 2 forms of ID, preferably with photo on at least one.
Q. If the vehicle is recorded as CAT C/ D can i get the category removed? A. NO. Once a vehicle has been categorised as salvage, it retains the salvage 'marker' for life.
Q. What is CAT X? A. CAT X is a vehicle which has had a claim but not written off. E.g Not recorded, usually Stolen Recovered, and found after insurance has paid out!
Q. Are all your vehicles damaged? A. NO, most are, but we also have some PART EXCHANGED vehicles which are RIDE AWAY!
Q. Do you take PART EXCHANGE? A. YES, we do take PX depending on price & condition of your vehicle.
Q. I have a vehicle which has been damaged & repaired, would you take that in Part Exchange? A. YES. Obviously we would have to see the vehicle and quality of repair before giving a price for PART EXCHANGE.
Q. On the website it doesn't mention TAX & TEST? A. Unless otherwise stated, the vehicles are sold without TAX or TEST.
Q. The description states 'STOLEN RECOVERED', how do i know you haven't stolen it yourself?!! A. We have been established for 20 years, selling salvage to both public & trade. We buy vehicles from the insurance companies. If we had stolen vehicles on site we could not be allowed to buy from the insurance, and obviously the police would have been involved well before now!!
Q. I don't know what type of bike i want. Can i come and view all your bikes? A. YES. Feel free to wander around the showrooms, our helpful staff will show you the bikes, or if you prefer, leave you to look around on your own.
Q. Can I see the bike/ car running? A. YES, we can start any vehicle for you and let you have a good look around it.
Q. Why don't you repair them yourself? A. We collect between 20 & 50 bikes per week, we don't have time to start repairing them ourselves!!
Q. Can I collect the vehicle myself? A. YES, collection of the vehicles is no problem.
Q. Can I take the bike out of the UK? A. YES, obviously you will need to check what paperwork the destination country will require, but exporting the vehicles is no problem!
Q. I want to use the bike straightaway but it has no TAX or V5, what can i do? A. You can either apply for a V5, usually takes around 14 days to come through, OR fill out a FORM V62, take that along with CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE, MOT CERTIFICATE & PAYMENT to local VRO post office and pay for TAX & V5 over counter. Take TAX disc back with you!
Q. Can you send me more photos of DAMAGE? A. YES, simply e-mail us with the vehicle code, E.g. HONDA05, and we will reply with more detailed pictures and any further information you may require.
Q. Can I have more detailed descriptions of damage? A. YES, if you ring the shop, a member of staff will walk round the vehicle giving detailed descriptions of damage.
Q. When can I view the vehicle? A. We are open
6 days a week.
Q. Do you do test-rides? A. NO, all vehicles can be seen running, but no test-rides, Sorry!
Q. Are you open late on any night? A. NO, sorry, the latest is 5.30 through the week!
Q. The mileage is 0, does this mean the vehicle is new? A. NO, Unless otherwise stated, this means the clocks are missing or the display is damaged so a reading cannot be obtained.
Q. Do you give warranties/ guarantees on the vehicles? A. NO. Sorry, the vehicles are sold as salvage without any kind of warranty.
Q. Do you do Finance? A. NO. Sorry but we do not do finance.
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