National Association of Motor Auctions
The Voice of UK
Motor Auctions
The foremost trade body representing franchised car and commercial vehicle retailers across the United Kingdom — lobbying government, championing members, and shaping the future of automotive retail.
A trade body with weight behind it.
NAMA’s work spans industry standards, member services, and market intelligence — keeping physical and online vehicle auctions central to how the UK remarkets used vehicles.
Industry Standards
Every NAMA member commits to a comprehensive Code of Practice, giving buyers and sellers essential reassurance across physical and online vehicle sales.
Member Services
As part of the wider RMI federation, members gain access to legal services, commercial benefits, and direct liaison with sister trade bodies such as NFDA.
Market Intelligence
The NAMA Monthly Auction Report tracks wholesale market conditions, giving members and the wider trade an up-to-date view of the remarketing landscape.
The Voice of Automotive Retail
NAMA is the RMI’s motor auction association, joining the Retail Motor Industry Federation in 1969 under its former identity, the Society of Motor Auctions (SMA). Membership brings dealers, auctioneers and suppliers together under one federation — alongside sister bodies such as NFDA.
Full Membership is open to auctions holding physical sales; Associate Membership is open to companies supplying support services to the industry. Members auction vehicles both physically and online, and offer remarketing services including logistics, vehicle preparation, inspection and grading.
“NAMA is the voice of the UK’s vehicle remarketing industry”
Represent members' interests
Liaise with the RMI, Government and other trade bodies — including NFDA — on issues affecting vehicle remarketing.
Set industry standards
Maintain the NAMA Code of Practice, a mandatory standard every Full and Associate Member must adhere to.
Publish market intelligence
The NAMA Monthly Auction Report tracks wholesale market conditions and trends across physical and online sales.
Develop common standards
Champion a shared vehicle grading standard used consistently across member auctions.
Support Full & Associate Members
Provide access to legal services and commercial benefits through the wider RMI federation.
NAMA Initiatives
Alongside our core representation work, NAMA maintains shared standards and market intelligence that support confidence across the remarketing industry.
Code of Practice
Code of Practice
A comprehensive standard every NAMA member commits to, giving buyers and sellers essential reassurance whichever member auction they use.
Industry-Wide Standard
NAMA Grading Standard
A common vehicle grading standard adopted across member auctions, making condition reporting consistent and comparable industry-wide.
Published Monthly
Monthly Auction Report
Up-to-date market data and commentary tracking the health of the UK’s physical and online vehicle auction market.
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