What is an Auction Sheet?
Auction sheets are a crucial part of buying used cars from Japan and are often the first point of inspection when considering a used car for purchase. They are produced by professional inspectors employed by the auction house,it is handwritten so it can not be modified and offer an overview of the condition and history with basic information such as:
After the vehicle has been inspected by the auction house, it will be designated a “Grade” for the interior and exterior of the vehicle equally a total grade.
You can understand why this document is a necessity when buying your next Japanese car. It’s a necessity in order for you to be sure about your next car’s mileage and condition.
Details of auction grades below.
AUCTION GRADES AND DETAILS
| Auction Grade | Detail |
| S | Less than 12 months old from the first registration date and under 10,000km. As good as new. The exterior and interior are in immaculate condition. |
| 5 | The exterior may have some very minor scratches/scrapes and dents. A very difficult grade to obtain. Near perfect condition with very minor imperfections. |
| 4.5 | Again, a very high grade. The car may have some very slight imperfections in the body work, but will not need major repair. |
| 4 | The exterior may have some scratches/scrapes and dents. The car is in above average condition. No Crash history. May require some minor repair. |
| 3.5 | The exterior has some noticeable large scratches/scrapes or large dents. They may require some minor body work or painting. The car is in average condition for the year and mileage. |
| 3 | The exterior has many noticeable large scratches/scrapes, paint blemishes, and/or large dents. Will likely require bodywork work and/or painting. |
| 2 | The car is in very poor overall condition – Best to avoid – normally serious corrosion. |
| RA | The car which has had accident damage which can be ranked MINOR, and has been repaired. |
| R | The car has had accident damage and has been repaired. |
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