X is for Category X Salvage

All damaged cars are given a category by insurance companies and as a rule of thumb category's A and B are used for parts, categories C and D are for repairs and category X can be driven off and usually a good bargain.

• Category A - written-off car which must be completely destroyed, cannot be dismantling into its parts .
• Category B - written-off car where it's parts may be reused, however the body shell cannot be reused and must be destroyed.
• Category C - car is repairable but cost of the repair may not be economical.
• Category D - car may be repaired and sold with a profit.
• Category X - minor damage to car, can easily be repaired.