dapinky wrote:dapinky wrote:My money would be on a Cat 'B', but you may get away with a Cat 'C' (but i doubt it!)
The problem with Cat 'B' is that the insurers can't let you keep the salvage, as it has to go to an environment agency licenced dismantler
You may be able to negotiate for some of the part back, though (specifically the upgrades), by removing them at the dismantlers yard
That being the case, make a list of all the upgrades that are declared and their prices, as well as the upgrades that would add value to the car but wouldn't affect your insurance e.g. AB cables, Lockwood dials (be careful at that point, remember they could use some of them as excuses for saying you're not covered), then present them with your case that:
a) They've undervalued your car, and you want at least market value plus cost of upgrades/or
b) You want market value and all the bits back that they've not given you credit for, even if you have to go and remove them yourself.
As said before - happy to help wield a spanner.
I wonder if you could argue the case for Cat 'C' just so that you can get it back to strip it at your leisure, based on the fact that the chassis isn't bent, but with agreement that it's never destined for the road again anyway...just a thought.
. See at least I managed to keep myself entertained whilst waiting for rescue what with listening to the radio and reading the manual 
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