ITG Certified — what it means
An ITG Certified car has been inspected by an ITG inspector against one standard checklist. The approved report is locked: nobody — not the dealer, not us — can change it after approval.
The inspection
Our inspector checks exterior and frame, engine and powertrain, suspension and brakes, interior and electrics — 18 items in four groups. Each item is rated Good, Minor, Needs repair or N/A.
The inspector also records history: accident records, insurance repairs, number of previous owners, and where that information came from.
Grades
A — very good, no repair needed. B — good, only minor wear. C — usable, some repairs needed. D — significant repairs needed.
A certificate is issued only when the grade meets our minimum standard. Cars below that can still show their report, but carry no certificate.
The certificate
Each certificate has a unique number (ITG-YYYY-NNNNNN), the issuer, what it covers and a validity date. These texts are fixed at the moment of issue.
You can check any certificate on the Verify page. A revoked or expired certificate is shown as such — always verify before paying.
What it is not
The certificate is issued by the platform operator, not by a government body. It describes the condition at the time of inspection; it is not an insurance policy.
Inspection checklist
- Body panels
- Frame / chassis
- Paint
- Glass & lights
- Corrosion
- Start & idle
- Oil leaks
- Cooling system
- Transmission
- Exhaust smoke
- Brakes
- Suspension
- Steering
- Tires
- Air conditioning
- Electrics & gauges
- Seats & trim
- Flood signs
● Good● Minor● Needs repair● N/A