Thread: Australian insurance write offs

Anyone in the trade with any knowledge of these?
How can I find out why a vehicle was written off? Is it a "don't touch with a barge pole" situation or are there decent deals to be had?
I understand they have to be signed-off by a Certified Light Vehicle Repair Specialist but is that any guarantee and would a vehicle check by an independent mechanic be worthwhile as well?

Any and all advice welcome

Thanks
Mac