{"id":784,"date":"2022-05-15T05:18:18","date_gmt":"2022-05-15T03:18:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/info.openlane.eu\/uk-we-use-nama-grading-to-help-you-buy-online-with-confidence\/"},"modified":"2024-11-15T08:12:15","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T07:12:15","slug":"we-use-nama-grading-to-help-you-buy-online-with-confidence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/info.openlane.eu\/en\/company-information\/blog\/uk\/we-use-nama-grading-to-help-you-buy-online-with-confidence\/","title":{"rendered":"We use NAMA grading to help you buy online with confidence"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_3d95eaef height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1><span data-metadata=\"&lt;!--(figmeta)eyJmaWxlS2V5IjoicjVDUFlXREM4OEVxUW5GQVNua2RRNyIsInBhc3RlSUQiOjE3NDA0NzkxNTksImRhdGFUeXBlIjoic2NlbmUifQo=(\/figmeta)--&gt;\"><\/span>We use NAMA grading to help you buy online with confidence<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_custom\" style=\"height:1rem\"><\/div><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date us_custom_d8432ea1 has_text_color entry-date published\" datetime=\"2022-05-15T05:18:18+02:00\" itemprop=\"datePublished\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\"><\/i>15 May 2022<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>We know how important it is for our buyers to easily understand a vehicle\u2019s condition when buying online at OPENLANE UPSTREAM. That\u2019s why we chose the NAMA Grading Scheme.<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The NAMA Scheme has been developed to enhance transparency and give a better understanding of a vehicle\u2019s condition, making it easier to buy with confidence. Grades are assessed by inspectors specifically trained to grade vehicles and work to a strict NAMA standard. The scheme has 5 grades which are based on the external condition of a vehicle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s an explanation of the 5 grades\u2026<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Grade 1<br \/>\n<\/strong>\u2022 Minor repairs, for example, small dent without paint damage or touch in type repair<br \/>\n\u2022 Missing minor trim items, e.g. tow eye cover<\/p>\n<p><strong>Grade 2<br \/>\n<\/strong>\u2022 1 medium body shop repair or a combination of 1 medium body shop repair and several minor repairs<br \/>\n\u2022 May have up to 7 minor repairs or a combination of minor repairs and small missing components<\/p>\n<p><strong>Grade 3<br \/>\n<\/strong>\u2022 Up to 4 medium body shop repairs<br \/>\n\u2022 Could require a new bumper but not 2<br \/>\n\u2022 Up to 3 major body shop repairs<\/p>\n<p><strong>Grade 4<br \/>\n<\/strong>\u2022 A single major repair and some medium and\/or minor repairs<br \/>\n\u2022 More than 1 major repair<\/p>\n<p><strong>Grade 5<br \/>\n<\/strong>\u2022 More than 2 major repairs<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We know how important it is for our buyers to easily understand a vehicle\u2019s condition when buying online at OPENLANE UPSTREAM. 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