Discover the WOVI meaning and perform a quick WOVR check with our comprehensive guide to Repairable Write-Off QLD.
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What is a WOVI Inspection?
A Written-Off Vehicle Inspection (WOVI) or WOVR checks the parts to repair the vehicle come from a legitimate source. The WOVI inspection stops the rebirthing of cars. These vehicle identity checks are comprehensive and necessary before all repairable write-offs can be re-registered.
The WOVI inspection doesn’t check the vehicle’s roadworthiness or the professionalism of the repairs. So it is then wise to get an independent vehicle check by a qualified repairer to check the professionalism of the repairs if you want to purchase a car on the WOVR. The last thing you want to do is buy a patch-up job for someone to make a quick dollar.
WOVR QLD Meaning?
Motor vehicles can be written off in various ways. But what does “written off” in this sense mean? If an insurer decides to scrap a car, it means they are going to do so because the cost of fixing it is more than the value of the car. It’s also the case if there’s something about the car that means that even though it could be fixed or repaired, it still wouldn’t be safe enough to drive. It is then recorded on the ‘Written Off Vehicle Register’
Define Damaged
It is common for cars and other motor vehicles to be written off by insurance companies because of a collision or severe storm damage causing a flood-damaged car. As well as checking for things like hail damage, they also check for flood damage on electrical and mechanical components such as the engine, transmission, suspension, brakes, and more.
There are changes to the written-off vehicle scheme currently underway. Regularly check this website for the latest updates.
Professional thieves often target high-value vehicles, which are typically never recovered. Instead, they are either dismantled for parts and undergo a process known as “re-birthing”, where they are given new identities or abandoned.
Written Off Vehicle Register (WOVR)
Not to be confused with a Statutory Write-Off which can never be registered again. A Repairable Write-Off vehicle is a vehicle that has been assessed as uneconomical to repair and is recorded on the Written Off Vehicle Register (WOVR). The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is recorded and every time you do a PPSR Check or Car History Check you will see the accident and WOVR inspected dates on the report like in the example below.
Can You Register a Repairable Write-Off in QLD?
Yes, you can. In most states where repairable write-off vehicles can be registered like in Qld have to have two inspections:
- safety certificate inspection
- written-off vehicle inspection
NSW is different from QLD and has a strict policy when it comes to buying or registering a vehicle that has been written off.
Some Tell-Tale Signs a Car Has Been Written Off When Buying a Used Car?
Below are some tell-tale signs the vehicle may be on the Written-Off Vehicle Register and further investigation is needed by you.
When buying a car from a dealer and the vehicle has a written-off classification then in most cases the dealer needs to notify the buyer of the WOVR status but this is not the case when buying privately.
- The registration number can be the window of the vehicle. By taking note of the first letter, for example, at the time of writing this in Qld, the first letter is “W” which tells us the vehicle has been unregistered and re-registered recently. A simple explanation could be the seller replaced personalized plates with standard plates. Or more seriously, the vehicle was taken off the road and repaired due to being in an accident or severe weather storm.
- Having a look around the bodywork and underneath the car for newly replaced suspension, steering or underbody parts can reveal the vehicle was involved in a major collision and is listed on the Written-Off Vehicle Register (WOVR).
- In most cases, second-hand cars for sale that are repairable write-offs will have done less than average kilometres due to being off the road until being repaired. Some vehicles are only affected by hail damage so they tend to be put back on the road more quickly.
- Another sign that can reveal the history of a car is the vehicle’s condition inside and out is not consistent with the kilometres the vehicle has travelled. This occurs when you come across an ex-rental car. The first sign could be the seat and steering wheel wear and tear is excessive along with more obvious signs like the “NO Smoking” sticker attached to the window or the absence of a logbook and service history.
Free WOVR Check
If you need a WOVR check, do a free PPSR check using the car’s vehicle identification number (VIN). Also, grab my used car buyer’s checklist to avoid buying a lemon.
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