Insurance write-off collection in Hampshire
Been written off by your insurer? We collect Cat S, Cat N, Cat B and Cat A cars across Hampshire the same day — fully ATF licensed, all DVLA notifications handled and a Certificate of Destruction emailed within 48 hours. Instant bank transfer paid before we load. If you're weighing up the insurer's salvage buy-back, get our quote first to compare like-for-like.
- Cat S / Cat N — most Hampshire write-offs, straight scrap or salvage
- Cat B — parts recycled, shell destroyed under DVLA rules
- Cat A — crushed intact, no parts salvaged
- Same-day collection with recovery truck
- Salvage-retention comparison quote provided
- DVLA + insurer paperwork handled properly
UK insurance write-off categories explained
| Category | Meaning | Can it be repaired? |
|---|---|---|
| Cat A | Scrap only — cannot be repaired or salvaged for parts | No — must be crushed intact |
| Cat B | Body shell destroyed, some parts salvageable | Never returned to road |
| Cat S | Structural damage (chassis, crumple zones) | Yes, but must be re-registered with DVLA |
| Cat N | Non-structural damage (cosmetic, electrical) | Yes, no re-registration required |
Salvage buy-back vs straight scrap — which pays more?
Insurers typically offer to sell the salvage back at 15–30% of your settlement figure. If our scrap quote exceeds that percentage plus recovery hassle, take the buy-back and scrap with us. If it's line-ball, most Hampshire customers prefer the straight settlement + our collection — one payment, one paper trail, no wrangling with the insurer. Send us the reg, damage category and settlement figure and we'll help you work out which route pays more.