Salvage Guidelines
Vehicle salvage or auto salvage means different things to different people. Many people are unsure about what salvage actually is and a common misconception is that car salvage is simply scraps of metal and poor excuses for vehicles.
Vehicle salvage however varies and goes from scrap to fully functional vehicles depending on its circumstances. Many people worry about not knowing what condition the vehicle is in and thus would be put of buying salvage, however below are some salvage guidelines to ensure you know exactly what you are getting and can make auto salvage a profitable business or a good vehicle for less money than the retail price.
Salvage Category Information:
There are 5 categories to consider and these include:
Category A means it is junk and thus the money spend on collection and development of the parts or vehicle will be greater than any profit you could make. Only suitable for parts and most the time not even worth doing that
Category B basically means if you bought the vehicle you would salvage the parts and the cost of doing so will be less than what you could sell them for thus would make a profit
Category C ensures the vehicle itself can be repaired but if you did this via a retailer and not on your own then it may exceed the pre accident (PAV) value. Therefore you should ensure you can repair the vehicle for a cheaper price before purchasing a C category. Category C also means the vehicle may need a vehicle identity check (£35 to check the chassis number)
Category D means the vehicle is 100% repairable and the cost of doing so will be less than the pre accident value and thus you can expect a profit if you were to sell, or get the car at a cheaper price
Category X is the best salvage since they have not been recorded as damaged and thus you can sell the vehicle for greater profits. Normally these cars are stolen recovery or minimal damaged cars and need little if any work.
As a general vehicle salvage guidelines categories A and B are only to be used for Parts, anything else would be to expensive. Categories C and D are for repairs and you can repair the vehicle and stand to make some money. Category X is a bargain and normally requires minimal cost and can make maximum profit.
Our vehicle salvage site SalvageSpareFinder only deals with categories C, D and X and ensures only the best salvage. Why not have a look and put your new knowledge into play. Try comparing the retail price of a vehicle with our prices and we guarantee you won’t be disappointed.
