A repairable write‑off means the car has been damaged but can legally return to the road if repaired and inspected. A statutory write‑off is so badly damaged it can never be registered again. Some sellers try to disguise stat‑write‑offs as repairables. Always check the WOVR status on the PPSR. Buying a repairable write‑off may be okay if the repairs are done properly and you’re paying far less than market value.
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