Every Minute, a Car is Declared a Total Loss: DVLA FOI Report Shows 46% Increase in Vehicle Write-Offs, CMC Raises Concerns about Past Undervaluing of Vehicles

Warrington, March 6, 2025 – A recent Freedom of Information request by claims management company Allegiant Finance Services has uncovered alarming statistics regarding the number of vehicles written off by insurers in the UK. According to newly obtained DVLA data, a total of 3,067,124 vehicles were written off between 2019 and 2024. This represents a significant increase of 46% since 2017.

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