Written - off

  What is known as a written-off car?  In the UK, it is most commonly used to refer to insurance write-offs, which is when an insurer decides that a vehicle that has been damaged is uneconomical to repair and decides to mark the vehicle as a write-off, which means that it can’t be driven unless fixed or scrapped, depending on the amount of damage that it has sustained.  It is most likely that the vehicle will usually be sold for scrap or for spare parts. Before purchasing a used car, it is important to check the vehicle's history to verify it has not been written off. This may be done by using a car history check service before buying a used car. These services give information on the used vehicle's history, such as if it has been previously written off or whether it has been the object of any insurance claims. Things to check in an insurance written-off report while buying a used car Written off date A written-off date is the date on which a used car is declared uninsu...