Unrecorded salvage vehicles may not have an official damage history, making them harder to identify, so it's crucial to carry out some research before making an informed decision when purchasing a used car, especially if you suspect it may be a Category U unrecorded write-off. The quickest and most straightforward process is to perform a comprehensive vehicle history check from a reputable company like Motorscan, which will provide in-depth information about the car's history, including whether an insurance company has written it off. Motorscan's full car history report includes, as standard, the write-off Category assigned to a vehicle, including if it's assigned Category U. We also provide pictures showing damage indications so you know precisely where on the car the damage was reported.