NAMA Car Grading at Manheim
Grading vehicles according to NAMA standards means that we can make it easier for buyers to select the vehicles they want to purchase, safe in the knowledge that the vehicle is in the condition stated in the inspection report. The grading scheme is especially useful for buyers who need extra transparency when looking to buy online.
When grading a vehicle, the interior and exterior condition is inspected and recorded, alongside any significant interior defects. For checks on areas such as the engine and transmission, please refer to the SureCheck inspection. You will find all appraisal details included in the vehicle's inspection report.
Grades 1-5 and U
Grade 1
- - Vehicle panels may have minor defects including dents up to 30mm, scratches up to 25mm
- - Chips up to 10mm on glass
- - Bumpers may have areas of scratches up to 100mm
- - Wheels can be affected with scratches or corrosion
- - Interior may have minor scuffing due to wear & tear and replacement of minor trim items may also be required
Search Grade 1
Grade 2
- - Paint defects larger than 25mm on a panel or 100 mm on a bumper
- - Dent larger than 30mm
- - Defect to glass larger than 10mm
- Significant trim / part could also be required
Search Grade 2
Grade 3
- - Up to 5 panels with paint defects larger than 25mm or 100mm on a bumper
- - Up to 3 panels / bumpers affected with dents larger than 30mm
- - Significant trims or parts could also be required
Search Grade 3
Grade 4
- - A panel with significant damage i.e. over 30% or a significant crack to a bumper
- - Up to 10 panels with paint defects larger than 25mm or 100mm on a bumper
- - Up to 7 panels / bumpers affected with dents larger than 30mm
- - Multiple trims or parts could also be required
Search Grade 4
Grade 5
- - More than 2 panels / bumpers with significant cracks or damage i.e. over 30% of the panel
- - 8 or more panels / bumpers affected with dents larger than 30mm
- - 11 panels or more with paint defects larger than 25 mm or 100mm on a bumper
- - Up to 1 structural panel* with significant damage i.e. over 30% of the panel (*roof & rear quarters)
- - Significant tears, holes or cuts in convertible roof
Search Grade 5
Grade U
- - Recorded items that exceed the criteria of Grade 5
- - Substantial accident damage – visible substantial accident damage
- - Major parts missing – multiple significant parts missing from either the interior or exterior
- - Multiple unrecorded items – vehicles which are uneconomical to appraise
- - Grade U, also known as Unclassified, may also be applied to vehicles of high mileage or late age
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Summary
A NAMA appraisal is to identify cosmetic defects only and these will form the grade.
Only exterior defects which are visible from the SVA (Standard Viewing Angle) of 2 meters at 90 degrees, plus or minus 45 degrees, will be recorded.
The grade does not cover the following:
Keys, service history, ancillary equipment
Defects not visible from 2m – i.e. underbody and under bonnet
Identification of previously painted panels
Defects visible via climbing or crouching
Any unavoidable wear to components related to normal usage i.e. creases to leather seats
Mechanical or electrical operation of any interior / exterior component
Definition of Poor Previous Paintwork:
PPR will be included on an appraisal if it is clearly visible from 2 metres in normal lighting
Minor dirt inclusions, silicones, orange peel and minor overspray will not be considered PPR
