Cat S Check

Cat S means structural damage, such as to the chassis or crumple zones. It can be repaired and returned to the road, and the keeper should tell DVLA it has been repaired. Many buyers want a proper inspection on a Cat S car, and some insurers price them differently.

Free to look up. You see the basic details before you choose to pay.

What Cat S means for buyers

Cat S (structural) replaced older Cat C style decisions after October 2017.

A Cat S history is not always a deal breaker, but it should be priced fairly and inspected carefully. Our check helps you find out before you hand over money.

Compare with Cat N or read how to check if a car is written off.

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