Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2005 15:45:34 +0100 From: Sleeker GT Phwoar <carl.robsonnospamcing-czechs.com> Subject: Re: I'm thinking of rejoining the fold....
In article <opstin3rjtngtaownospam.eastlink.ca>, lamealameadingdongnospamlamelame.org says... > I would think that the impact very probably took a few years off the > control arm bushings and engine mounts and may have well have knocked the > alignment out a bit. But given competent repair work, it is very easily > repairable as described. Basically, while it may look like a big hit - I > can tell you from practical experience with my 1989 that the minimal > crumple pictured was very probably gained at sub 8mph and would have not > disturbed most, if any, of the important structure of the car. If it > didn't need new glass - everything is peachy. > I've discovered that as it is a Category C write off, to be legal again, it doesn't just require an MOT certificate, but also a Vehicle Inspection Certificate (VIC) which I assume would include checks that it was straight, aligned and road worthy, and legal to put onto the road. I've contacted the seller to check if he has that certificate. -- Carl Robson Car PC Build starts again. http://smallr.com/rz Homepage: http://www.bouncing-czechs.com