Vehicle repair association wants insurers to give consumers access to the vehicle write-off register. 00:01
Having begun its âsecond lifeâ as a result of nefarious activity, a rebuilt write-off will invariably be dangerous to drive. Image: Shutterstock
Unsuspecting used vehicle buyers are purchasing cars without knowing they have been previously written off because the registration code of the vehicle â possibly through fraud, bribery and corruption â has not been amended to reflect this.
Not only does this lead to consumers purchasing a used vehicle at an inflated price but these rebuilt vehicles are often unroadworthy and dangerous to drive and require the new owners to spend a significant amount of money to get them into a safe and roadworthy condition.