Grading System of the Auction: Two grades are given for a used vehicle which indicates the vehicle condition. The grade of the exterior condition ranges from S to 0 and the grade of the interior condition ranges from A to D. Not only apparent damage but also any hidden problems such as major accidental damage, flood damage, or odometer rollback will be listed in the Auction Sheet.

 

Auction Sheet
Most import dealers are not willing to disclose the “Auction Sheet” for the vehicle they sell to a customer, even if the car has been bought through a Japanese car auction and has an auction sheet, because an “Auction Sheet” makes the customer aware of hidden problems with the vehicle such as being salvaged, flood damage, odometer rollback and so on in the Japanese market.
How to read the Auction Sheet.

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Auction Score

S

Brand new or rarely used.

9-5

Excellent to very good condition with low mileage.

4.5

Exterior is B rank or better. Interior is B rank or better.
A car which becomes the grade 5 with some slight attention.

4

Exterior is C rank or better. Interior is C rank or better.
A car which has a few scratches, dents, burns and stains.

3.5

Exterior is D rank or better. Interior is D rank or better.
A car which needs some attention to the exterior. A car which has a few holes, burns or stains.

3

Exterior is E or better. Interior is E or better. A car which needs a lot of attention.

2

Better than rough condition, modified cars, sometimes cannot pass regular test( depending on country of import ).

1

Rough condition.

R

Damaged-Repaired.

RA

Light Damaged-Repaired.

XXX or ***

Damaged vehicles. It depends on the damage level to identify.

 

Condition Details

A1

Scratch (15cm)

A2

Scratch (more than 30cm)

A3

Scratch (other)

U1

Dent (2cm)

U2

Dent (15cm)

U3

Dent (other)

Y1

Crack (small)

Y2

Crack (big)

B

Needs Repairing

P

Needs Repainting

BP

B+P

X

Needs Replacing

XX

Replaced

W1

Wavy Panel (Good)

W2

Wavy Panel (OK)

W3

Wavy Panel (Bad)

S

Rust

C

Corrosion

G

Stone Chip

Grading System of the Auction

Two grades are given for a used vehicle which indicates the vehicle condition. The grade of the exterior condition ranges from S to 0 and the grade of the interior condition ranges from A to D. Not only apparent damage but also any hidden problems such as major accidental damage, flood damage, or odometer rollback will be listed in the Auction Sheet.
Auction Grade
 
Exterior Condition
S
Superior to grade 6 or higher
6 or higher
As good as new. Exterior and Interior condition are in immaculate condition. Some cars in these grades have never been driven.
5
A car is in very good condition
4.5
A car is in very good condition, but there are a few slight scratches or dents.
4
A car is in good overall condition, but there are a few scratches or dents.
3.5
A car has some conspicuous scratches or dents.
3
A car has many conspicuous scratches or dents.
2
A car is in very bad condition
1
A car which has following
 


• An after market turbo
• An automatic transmission converted to manual transmission
• Flood damage

RA
A car which has had accident damage which can be rank as minor and has been repaired.
A or R
A car which has had accident damage and been repaired. (This is a car where some parts or panels have been repaired or replaced or need to be repaired or replaced or has some visible marks from frame damage.
***
A car which has had accident damage and has not been repaired yet. Or a car with an engine does not work with major engine trouble.
Interior Condition

A: Immaculate condition
B: Slightly dirty
C: Slightly dirty and has a few cigarette burns and stain.
D: Dirty, and has some cigarette burns , stains and wear.