Auction Sheet Translation - Basics

It is important to know car auction grading system while selecting your car without physical presence. Therefore we advise you to learn car auction sheet translation terms first, to avoid costly misunderstandings. To make it easy, we combined all indicators into a single interactive auction sheet map. Click on the areas you want to know and study them carefully. Each box corresponds to specific inspection mark, grading and descriptions. As you navigate over the auction sheet, you will be bale to locate all marks with their meaning. Once you select actual car to bid, we will provide detailed auction sheet translation with car condition and maintenance history. The key requirement for successful car purchase is the correct auction sheet verification.

Auction Sheet Translation - Structure

The standard auction sheet translation helps you verify general car condition, even without Japanese skills. The Japan used car auctions sheets combine 5 main check points.

Auction Sheet Translation - General Exterior Grade

  1. Car exterior paint and panel inspection marks such as: paint fade, blemishes, dents, scratches and cracked areas
  2. Interior Grade and Options description:  salon and equipment functionality description. Worn out degree, dashboard and ceiling deformation, stains, torn or cut areas, holes, interior lining etc.
  3. Lists the available inside electronic equipment
  4. Vehicle detailed parameters: lists vehicle standard registration and technical specifications: year, model, maker, engine size, seats count, engine displacement, fuel type and transmission
  5. Inspectors caution marks :  a must know area for mechanical, technical issues such as leak, noise, fixing and missing parts

The online auction sheet structure summarizes main indicators and their explanations. For more details on car auction sheet translation please contact us.

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Auction list

Please point and click at any part of the interactive auction sheet template, to find the indicators and their explanations.

Lot Number

All Japanese Auto Auctions use similar system of vehicle identification. A unique lot number for each vehicle, for example USS TOKYO 10001.

Ownership History

Indicates the type of vehicle ownership such as private, rental or business use.

Engine Capacity

Engine capacity (cc). CC stands for cubic centimeters-a unit of volume. Please pay attention, when estimating import duties.

Vehicle Model

Shows manufacturer distinct identification. The chassis/bodywork combination with variations in several engine capacities, transmission types, braking, steering systems and interior equipment.

Overall Evaluation by Grade

S GRADE
Brand new car condition with manufacturers guarantee

6 GRADE
Excellent condition, close to brand new

5 GRADE
Very good condition, minor cosmetic work

4.5 GRADE
Quite reliable condition

4 GRADE
Good condition, year corresponding grade

3.5 GRADE
Average condition, some work needed

3 GRADE
Below average condition

2 GRADE
Very bad condition, major restoration needed

1 GRADE
Salvage, not running condition

R/RA/0 GRADES
Restored vehicles

Japanese First Registration Date

Unlike other countries, in Japan the registration year indicates how old is the car. Important to know that registration year is not the same as manufacture date.

Model name

The brand name of the Auto Maker / Toyota, Nissan, Honda, BMW, etc/

Doors

A door count is indicated as 2/3/4/5, for some models a rear trunk is considered as door.

Model Version

The model version - is a technical term for the model specification based on the engine, electronics, additional equipment or chassis variations.

Drivetrain

Two-wheel drive, four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive forms of drivetrain are indicated.

Interior Grade

A GRADE – Clean, no cracks or missing parts
B GRADE – Minor restoration needed
C GRADE – Below average condition
D GRADE – Requires restoration
E GRADE – Complete restoration needed

Japan Motor-vehicle inspection

Japanese automobile inspection system to ensure that vehicle is properly maintained. All cars driven in Japan must have a shaken to be driven on public roads.

Odometer (mileage) record

The odometer reading of the car with indication of odometer replacement or tempered mileage.

Exterior and Interior Color

Car Exterior Color is indicated to confirm whether it is original, color changed or same-color paint. Manufacturers color code is indicated.

Fuel Type

Specific vehicles fuel type: gasoline, diesel, gas, hybrid and electric.

Imported Vehicle

A foreign made vehicles section with import type such as dealer or private import, steering wheel location- Left Hand Drive (LHD)/Right Hand drive (RHD).

Transmission type

AT, FA, FAT, IAT, CA, CAT, CVT, ICVT- Automatic transmissions
MT, F5, 5C, 5SPD/6F/6 – Manual transmission

Air Conditioner Type

Availability and type of installed air conditioning system: AC, AAC, WAC.

Maintenance

Vehicles maintenance record history and de-registration period.

Factory Original Equipment

Equipment installed originally by manufacturer:
• AAC /AC/WAC – Air conditioning
• AB, SRS, WAB – Airbag types
• NAVI, GPS – Navigation system
• PS – Power steering
• PW – Power window
• SR – Sunroof

Sales Points

An additional information indicated by the seller to attract bidders' attention. Usual sales points are: 1 owner, optional features, expensive aftermarket equipment.

Disposal fee

All Japanese cars come with disposal fees, also called recycle fees. The fee depends on the manufacture year, engine capacity and gross weight.

Passenger Number and Loading Capacity Limit

Maximum number of passengers allowed (left box). Maximum Loading Capacity for vans, trucks, pick-ups (right box).

Chassis number

Vehicles unique chassis/vin number is indicated. Please pay attention that some cars due to theft history or corrosion have chassis number changed.

Extra information

In this section an additional description is provided by seller or auction personnel. Might include Positive or negative information on repair history, equipment functioning.

Chassis Chart

A vehicle body chart used to indicate exact defects location. Each kind of damage indicators are graded by severity rating 1-4.

Defect indicators:
A - Scratch, B- Bend dent, C- Corrosion,
E- Dimple, G- Stone chip, H-Paint blemishes,
S- RUST, U -DENT, W- Wavy areas,
Y - Crack, P -Paint faded, X- Structural damage

Independent Inspector's notes

Summarizing evaluation notes that describe mechanical, electric, structural, interior and exterior conditions. This the most important part to check.

Vehicle Dimension

Description of car dimensions: height, width and length. The information must correspond to vehicle registration documents.