How To Read A Japanese Car Auction Sheet? A Detailed Guide

Used Japanese cars are sold with auction sheets worldwide. You can get these imported cars verified with the help of an online auction sheet. You can get information about the different grades of a vehicle in a  Japanese auction sheet. These grades actually tell the condition of each part of a car.  

However, many buyers have unfortunately fallen victim to scams, purchasing damaged cars without realizing it. So, how can you prevent yourself from buying a damaged, imported, Japanese car?

The answer lies in correctly reading your car’s auction sheet.

The auction sheet that comes with the car is the autopsy report or the x-ray of it. While the auction sheet gives you the true picture of the car, the question is, can you read it? To make japan ‘s auction sheet translation easier, we’ve written this informative blog. We have embedded a video on the same topic in this blog, so make sure to watch it.

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A Brief Explanation Of Auction Sheet Grades

Let’s clarify what auction grades are. These grades are for the interior, exterior, and mileage of a vehicle. The breakdown of all these grades is given below:

Pro Tip: What’s important is that the interior grade and the exterior points are above 4. Avoid cars graded below 4 or with an interior grade below B, as these indicate heavy modifications and rough usage.

Exterior Grades

• • Grade S: Cars of this grade usually have new conditions and are under 5000 km. Their registration date is a maximum of one year, and their mileage is generally less than 10,000 km or even less than that.
  • Grade 6: Grade 6 is for vehicles with exceptional condition and low mileage. Moreover, this grade indicates that no repairing work has been done on the engine or car’s body. The vehicles have ranged between 10,000km and 30,000km. The cars with this grade are usually in good condition with no scratches or dents. 
  • Grade 5: This grade indicates that the vehicle is almost new. Its parts have not been replaced, and no repairs have been made. Vehicles less than 3 years old have this kind of grade.
  • Grade 4.5: The vehicle is in reliable condition with no scratches or dents.
  • Grade 4: There are a few scratches or dents on this type of vehicle, as there can be on any normal vehicle. The car indicates that it has not been involved in any kind of accident up until now. Additionally, these 4 graded cars can have minor dents or scratches due to normal wear and tear.
  • Grade 3.5: The vehicles have few scratches and dents in visibility. It indicates the average condition of a car.
  • Grade 3: Cars with grade 3 can have various scratches and dents, or they can have pain and imperfections.
  • Grade 2: The car indicates that it is badly corroded or a nonstandard car. Moreover, a grade 2 car indicates modifications, meaning the vehicle has replaced parts.
  • Grade 1: It is the lowest and inferior grade, and it shows that these cars have been extensively modified.
  • RA Or A1: The vehicle might have been in a minor accident, but repairs can restore it to an acceptable condition.
  • R Or A: These kinds of grades represent that vehicles are accidented. Moreover, this grading indicates that some parts are replaced or repaired. The XX on the auction sheet shows that a car part has been replaced, while a single X indicates that the part needs replacement.

Here is a key showing all the common alphanumeric symbols and their meanings: Japanese auction sheet codes explained:

Scratches

A1 Small Scratch
A2 Medium Scratch
A3 Large Scratch

Dimples

E1 Minor Dimple
E2 Medium Dimple
E3 Large Dimple

Dents

U1 Small Dent
U2 Medium Dent
U3 Large Dent

Repair Marks

(Bodywork not perfectly straight due to panel beating)

W1 Very Slight Wave / Repair
W2 Medium Wave / Repair
W3 Large Wave / Repair

Rust and Corrosion

(Rust means surface orange discoloration. Corrosion means orange discoloration that is flaking away.)

S1 Minor Rust
S2 Medium Rust
S3 Major Rust

C1 Light Corrosion
C2 Medium Corrosion
C3 Severe Corrosion

Replaced parts or those needing replacing

X Need to be replaced
XX Has been replaced

Distortion

B1 Minor Distortion
B2 Medium Distortion
B3 Major Distortion

Cracks

Y1 Small Crack
Y2 Medium Crack
Y3 Major Crack

Windscreen Issues

X1 Approx 1cm crack on windscreen
R Repaired Crack
RX Repaired crack in windscreen, but in need to be replaced
X Crack in the windscreen, so it needs replacing
FW Front windscreen

Paintwork

P1 Minor paintwork damage
P2 Medium paintwork damage
P3 Major paintwork damage

Interior Grades Of Auction Sheet

There are usually 4 grades for interior design. The detailed Japanese auction sheet  translation for these grades is as follows:

Grades	Explanation
A	Grade A shows that the vehicle is unfaulty and is present in a new condition.
B	The B grade indicates the clean condition of a car with slight dirt and marks.
C	It is clean but has cigarette burns.
D	Dirty, filthy, foul smell, or rips over the car seats.

 

Want to Buy a JDM Car? 

PakWheels auction sheet verification helps customers get the details from the glossary of the auction sheet. You can check the intensity of scratches or damage with the help of different grades. Our auction sheet of Japanese cars gives the consumer an accurate depiction of his vehicle.

Car auction sheet verification can be easily done by entering your chassis number (e.g., GP3-XXXXXX). After that, the auction sheet will be sent to you via SMS. The details included in the auction sheet are as follows:

• Auction Sheet
• Transmission
• Chassis Number
• Mileage
• Color
• Date

In addition, the customers should clearly understand the sheet and decode it, as it consists of inspectors’ comments, interior grade, overall grade, written sale points, and a car map. 

Last Thought

The buyers should always ask for an authentic auction report, and those dealers who are hesitant to provide you with the report, stay away from them.  Moreover, if you are still having a hard time translating the Japanese auction sheet of your car into English, remember that PakWheels expert auction sheet readers can translate it for you. We can also verify the original auction sheet for you.

FAQs

What Is A Japanese Auction Sheet?

A Japanese auction sheet helps you verify your Japanese car condition with grades and codes. You can assess the condition of your car through an auction sheet by entering essential details like auction grade, transmission, chassis number, mileage, color, and date. 

What Is G In Japanese Auction Sheet?

In Japanese auction sheets, G, X, or A marked on the windscreen indicates the small stone chips or cracks, and often, these are quite small, like the size of a pinhead, and are not easily visible. 

What Does R Mean On A Japanese Auction Sheet?

There’s a lot of confusion about R. It usually indicates repaired damage or reconditioned vehicle. Furthermore, the R grade indicates that cars have undergone repairs due to several accidents and structural damage. It includes repairing panels and replacing parts.

What Does W2 Mean On Japanese Auction Sheet?

W2 in a Japanese auction sheet refers to the noticeable waviness or paint wave in the car’s body panel. Moreover, W1 means slight waviness, W2 means medium wave, and W3 indicates a large wave. 

What Does A1 Mean In Japanese Car Auction Sheet?

In a Japanese car auction sheet in English, “A1” means the car is in excellent condition with no major damage. The A shows it’s in great shape, and 1 means the body is perfect. It’s a top-quality grade.

What Is U3 In The Auction Sheet?

In Japanese auction sheet, U3 indicates a larger dent on the vehicle’s body. The ”U” stands for dent, and the number following it represents the severity of the dent. Additionally, U1 means small dent, U2 means medium dent, and U3 means large dent.