Salvage is Changing
Salvage with damage to the structural parts (realignment to original dimensions or replacement of frame or chassis) of the vehicle will be given a category S (S for Structural). Insurers will destroy the V5C registration document and buyers will need to apply to DVLA for a replacement V5C. This will continue to be FREE OF CHARGE. The replaced V5C issued by DVLA WILL be annotated but the wording will change, reflecting the new category definition, to: “This vehicle has been salvaged because of structural damage but has been declared suitable for repair following a technical evaluation.
Salvage that does not have any damage to structural parts will now be classed as Category N (N for Non-structural. The insurer does not have to destroy the V5C and should pass it on to the salvage agent. However, if the V5C or the green slip Is not available, an application to DVLA for a replacement V5C will be at the standard rate (currently £25). The reissued V5C will NOT be annotated.
VEHICLE DAMAGE AREAS THAT ARE STRUCTURAL
SUMMARY OF NEW SALVAGE CATEGORIES
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Category | |||
| A | B | N | S | |
| Repairable? | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Definition | Scrap only | Can be dismantled for spares parts | Non-structural damage | Damage to the structural frame or chassis |
| V5C supplied with salvage? | No. Insurer destroys | No. Insurer destroys | Yes, if available | No. Insurer destroys |
| DVLA reissue V5C? | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| V5C annotated? | n/a | n/a | No | Yes |
| V5C application cost? | n/a | n/a | Yes | No |
A copy of the new Salvage Code of Practice downloaded from the ABI website here.