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NAMA Vehicle Grading Standards

The vehicle may have minor interior and exterior defects that require SMART repairs, i.e. minorscratches or dents. Minor replacement parts may also be required. These will all be recorded onthe appraisal.

The vehicle may require repairs as Grade 1, plus up to 1 major or minor body shop repair to anindividual panel or bumper. The replacement of more significant internal or external trim parts(excluding panels) may also be required. These will all be recorded on the appraisal.

The vehicle may require repairs as Grade 1 & 2, plus it may require up to 5 minor body shop repairs,3 major body shop repairs or a combination of major and minor repairs. The vehicle may require 1replacement bumper but not 2. These will all be recorded on the appraisal.

The vehicle may require repairs as Grade 1, 2 & 3. It may have a combination of repairs includinga replacement panel, but this will exclude structural panels such as roofs and quarter panels. Thesewill all be recorded on the appraisal.

The vehicle may repairs as Grade 1, 2, 3 & 4. It may have a combination of repairs or the vehicle may have sustained collision damage where the replacement up to 2 structural panels may be required (providing there is no other damage on the vehicle). These will all be recorded on the appraisal.

Vehicles in this grade are simply uneconomical to appraise and fall into one of the following categories:

Substantial accident damageMajor parts missingMultiple recorded items (exceeding the criteria of Grade 5)Multiple unrecorded items

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Who are NAMA?

NAMA is the National Association of Motor Auctions, originally founded as The Society of Motor Auctions in 1969.

NAMA is an association within The Retail Motor Industry Federation.

NAMA represents Vehicle Auction Companies within the UK, currently covering 73 Member sites including large groups and independent auctions.

NAMA Members collectively employ 5,600 staff and last year were responsible for the saleof 1.4 Million vehicles generating a combined sales value of £7.6 Billion.

How will NAMA Vehicle Grading affect me and why is it needed?

Trust in the condition and description of a vehicle is key to both buyers and sellers. Theintroduction of the NAMA Vehicle Grading Scheme will make the true condition of a vehiclevisible and transparent.

Who benefits?

Everyone benefits; Sellers, Buyers and the UK Motor Industry as a whole.

Until now there has been no single Motor Industry vehicle grading standard.

NAMA have defined the standard and introduced a national vehicle grading scheme.

Designed to facilitate the vehicle selling and buying process.

Gives customers a thorough understanding of each vehicle’s condition.

All underpinned by NAMA standards for appraisal and training.

Vehicle appraisal training accredited by The Institute of the Motor Industry.

The Key Benefits

Benefits to the Seller

A nationally defined vehicle condition will enable the best possible prices to be applied.

Vehicles of specific grades will be attractive to certain Buyer groups, thereby helping to ensure that Sellers attract the best audience.

The setting of sale prices can be assessed more critically because more is known about the specific condition of each vehicle.

The standardisation of vehicle grading will permit accurate price comparisons, thus providingthe Motor Industry with vital figures and statistics.

Provides a consistent and transparent grading of vehicles across the UK Motor Industry.

Benefits to the Buyer

The consistent and transparent grading of vehicles allows Buyers to target those vehicles of particular grades.

Buyers will be able to quickly and easily identify those vehicles that are of interest.

Buyers will have more confidence to buy online in the knowledge that they are purchasing a vehicle to a nationally recognised condition.

Grading is carried out by qualified vehicle assessors, trained to an accredited Motor Industrystandard.

Benefits to the Motor Industry

With more certainty about a vehicle’s condition, transactions between Sellers and Buyerscan be conducted more efficiently. A standardised grading system will reduce conditionambiguities and possible disagreements.

Provides a role definition and competency framework for the recruitment and development of vehicle appraisers.

Provides a training resource for the training of vehicle appraisers.

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NAMA Training Objectives

To standardise vehicle grading appraisal within the UK Motor Industry.

Create understanding of the benefits of standardisation (Seller - Buyer - Industry).

Enable candidates, through a comprehensive training course, to qualify faults and severitylevels and justify decisions utilising the NAMA standards for appraisal, whilst working within asafe environment.

Recognise this level of expertise with an approved national qualification.

NAMA Training Aims

To uphold and maintain the integrity of the NAMA Vehicle Grading Scheme across the UK Motor Industry by:

Establishing standards & codes of practice.Proactively engaging in a key industry issue appertaining to vehicle grading.Giving advice & support.Setting and maintaining vehicle grading standards.

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Course Overviews

The NAMA Accredited Appraiser Course is a two day course designed to standardise vehicle appraisal throughout the UK Motor Industry. Candidates will learn how to qualify faults and severity levels, and justify decisions utilising the NAMA standards for appraisal whilst working within a safe environment.

The NAMA Accredited Senior Appraiser Course is a three day course designed to recognise repair methods and techniques to enable fully costed vehicle appraisals to be carried out.

These courses are accredited by the Institute of The Motor Industry (IMI).

Each course is delivered at Stephenson College, Coalville, Leicestershire.

Who are the Training Courses designed for?

Anyone responsible for the appraising of vehicles within the Motor Industry who is requiredto meet the standards as required by the NAMA Vehicle Grading Scheme.

What does the candidate get from each Training Course?

Candidates will be able to:

Produce a consistent vehicle appraisal on every occasion.Confidently qualify faults and severities, and justify decisions thereafter.Appreciate repair methods and costs (NAMA Accredited Senior Appraiser Course only)

Supported by employersSupported by NAMAUtilising an Industry recognised qualification

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“The transparent grading of used vehicles within theUK Motor Industry can only be of benefit and theNAMA Vehicle Grading Scheme, underpinned byprofessional training and associated qualifications,provides the perfect foundation for this.”The Rt Hon Patrick McLoughlin MP, Secretary of State for Transport

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Stephenson College, Leicstershire

Stephenson College is one of the leading colleges in the UK for the automotive and logisticsindustry and is ideally situated in the centre of the UK.

Stephenson College is committed to working with employers and contributing to increasingboth local and national productivity.

The college engages with a number of national companies delivering their apprenticeshipprogrammes, including:

Volvo Truck & BusBAM NuttallVeolia Waste ManagementPullmanCumminsRyder www.stephensoncoll.ac.uk

IMI Recognised Qualifications

The Automotive Retail Industry is one of the fastest moving in the UK.

The IMI is committed to meeting the professional needs of individuals in the Automotive Industry, encouraging and enabling them to fulfill their potential, improve their performance, increase their productivity and take pride in their career and industry.

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How to enroll

For all information relating to NAMA vehicle grading, course Enrollment and qualifications, please contact:

Louise WallisNational Association of Motor AuctionsTelephone: 01788 538 336Email: louisewallis@rmif.co.uk

or visit: www.nama-uk.com

How much does each course cost?

NAMA Accredited Appraiser Course (2 days) £385 per personNAMA Accredited Senior Appraiser Course (3 days) £525 per person

Certification Fee £30 per person

Numbers per Course 12 people

All fees payable to NAMA

Cancellation charges apply at the point of booking the course

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