LCV Grading at G3 Vehicle Auctions
G3 presents a new NAMA Grading for Light Commercial Vehicles – a grading enhancement providing you with greater transparency and confidence in your bids. Using the same grading structure as cars (Grades 1-5 and U), G3’s assessments are tailored to reflect the unique usage patterns of LCVs, meaning you can now make more informed decisions with a clear understanding of each vehicle’s condition.
The LCV may feature:
- Vehicle panels may have minor defects which may include small dents and scratches
- There may be small chips or scratches to the windscreen
- Bumpers may have scratches
- Wheels can be affected with minor scuffs or corrosion
- Interior & load area may have minor scuffing due to wear & tear and replacement of minor trim items may also be required
The LCV may have numerous defects as in Grade 1, plus:
- multiple paint defects on panels or bumpers or require a replacement bumper
- Several dents up to a third of a panel each
- Interior & load area may require replacement of major trim or have dents over that of general wear & tear
The LCV may have defects as in Grade 1 & 2 plus it could also include or have a combination of:
- Additional panels with paint defects
- Additional panels with dents up to a third of a panel
- A panel with damage greater than a third of its surface area
- Interior & load area may require multiple items of trim or parts replacing
The LCV could also include or have a combination of:
- Over 10 panels with paint defects or scratches
- Multiple panels affected with dents up to a third of panel
- May require structural panel replacement
- Interior & load area may require significant items of trim or parts replacing and have dents significantly over that of general wear & tear
The LCV may have defects as in grade 1, 2 ,3 & 4, plus:
- Significant panel damage greater than a third of its surface area
- All panels affected with dents
- All panels or more with paint defects
- Interior & load area may require major and significant items of trim or parts replacing and have major and significant dents over that of general wear & tear
This means the vehicle is ungraded. The grade has been requested by the vendor that they are listed as ungraded in the sale (some of the vehicles in our Thursday sale).
Or alternatively, if the vehicle is uneconomical to appraise including major parts missing, if points exceed Grade 5 criteria, or if it could be Grade U simply because of its age.
How do we grade vehicles?
The G3 vehicle inspectors appraise all vehicles before they go in an auction. Using our bespoke inspection tablets, we issue a vehicle grade based on the estimated repair cost to bring it back to retail standards. At G3 our inspectors appraise a vehicle based on the industry standard of NAMA (The National Association of Motor Auctions). This is in line with all the major auction centres in the UK, to give buyers and sellers a clear and consistent appraisal.
Are we NAMA approved?
Yes! We’re proud to say that all of our vehicle inspectors are trained to strict NAMA standards and G3 is an approved member of the association. NAMA (National Association of Motor Auctions) are the industry organisation setting consistent standards across motor auctions in the UK and their vehicle grading has been developed to add an additional level of trust for buyers across the board. Read more about NAMA here
G3 inspectors check vehicles from the NAMA standard of 2-metres with a viewing angle of 45° and 90° only – this does not include a bodyline check. Our inspection software will take images of relevant defects/damage and highlight them on the inspection report where appropriate. This is not a mechanical check and is completed independently to our G3 Assured reports.