Car category c meaning

Category C cars are now known as Category S. The ‘S’ means ‘Structurally Damaged’. This is more serious than Cat D/N. What is a Cat D car? Cat D is now known as Cat N. The ‘N’ stands for ‘Non-Structural’ damage. This means the mechanics are likely to be sound, but the aesthetic may have needed a bit of work.

The old Category C and Category D have changed to Cat S and Cat N Make sure you factor in everything before you make your purchase What does Cat C and Cat D mean on cars? Cat S and Cat N cars are insurance write-offs. Cat C and Cat D cars are the exact same insurance write-offs, except they are using the old format.

Vehicles written off after an accident, a flood, or fire damage are often classified as Cat C. In its simplest form, it means that although the car is repairable, the cost of the parts, labour and potentially an expensive hire car would significantly exceed the value of the vehicle.