Industry Standard Car Classification Code

ACRISS Members utilise an industry standard vehicle matrix to define car groups ensuring a like to like comparison of standards across countries. This easy-to-use matrix consists of four categories. Each position in the four character vehicle code represents a definable characteristic of the vehicle. The expanded vehicle matrix makes it possible to have 400 vehicle types. GDS car codes are created by selecting one character of each column and combining them into a four-character car code:

e.g. : CCMN = Compact Car - 2/4 Door - Manual Transmission - Non air-conditioned

This coding system has been adopted to ensure that all ACRISS members display the same coding for the same vehicles, enabling you to make an informed decision when comparing rates.

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