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Yes, I have done that but they said that the damage was too severe to justify a lower category. I don't think asking again would be fruitful.

I have again phoned DVLA, this time they are sure that a Cat B cannot ever be re-registered with them, so I give up. Many thanks for everyone's truly kind and generous offers and advice. Unfortunately, I have to concede to the law's juggernaut of legislation; the van will be recycled, but...

Well, I've just received this email from my insurers - does anyone know the real story??? "We note your intention to retain your vehicle which has been declared beyond economical repair, Category A/B. Category A vehicles must be destroyed. Category B vehicles can only be broken for spare...

You are a gent, Paul - I will see what emerges from the debris.

I am taking the van back home - probably to repair, so the offer to collect the van is now off the table. Wish me luck!

Although Adrian Flux say they do on their website, they don't in fact insure Cat B written-off vans - they referred me to Commercial Vehicle Direct (https://www.cvd-insurance.co.uk/ ), who say they do insure such things, after suitable VIC Check (engineer's report) and MOT after the repairs...

From: https://www.gov.uk/scrapped-and-written-off-vehicles/insurance-writeoffs "Category B: Cannot be repaired; Body shell has to be crushed, but you can salvage other parts from it." However, the salvage company and insurer say that the car can be collected (whole) from the salvage yard for...

SAVE THIS VAN ! The van is illegal to put back on the road, but can be bought back for spares for £240 salvage (I thought it was less than this, but that's what they say now). Probably reason for category B is the slight body bend under the windscreen, where I guess my 30mph momentum was...

Unfortunately the assessors have declined my request to change the write-off category from B to S, saying that the van is too badly damaged to justify a lower category. This means that the van will be crushed.

Thanks Malcolm - given the opportunity I shall try my hand at roller-painting Rustoleum Combicolour paint on the old dear - reports suggest it's remarkably good at pretending to be a spray finish given a little care. At no cost except a few gloss rollers. Maybe I should try white - seems to...

I hope so Jasper ! Update: So far, and after many hours of phone calls and emails to the many different companies doing (almost) the same job it seems, here is where I am: Initially trailered away as an old-banger write-off to go to scrap auction or to be crushed, my van is currently...

Oooooooooooooh !!

I found the window catch issue solved finally by using some Crystal Epoxy glue - such as in the photo. Still attached after more than a year. Not as invisible as the superglue, but it does work.

It's fine when the engine is out :whistle:

I had a prob where there was a push-connector going to the starter (the solenoid power cable), which became unplugged at speed :whistle:

Another lovely view of the F6 undressed by a Renault Capture. I need a new pot of paint!

Sounds like a lovely ott beast!

NO - plus she was rude and left any apologies to her son-in-law. One bright note was a lovely bus driver from MoreBus who wrote down his contact details and offered his dashcam footage after asking if I was OK (he was brave - he almost interrupted my red-mist rant at the other driver). I have...