🔍 Key Details on an Auction Sheet:

✅ Auction Lot Number – The unique ID for the vehicle listing

✅ Auction Grade – Overall vehicle condition score (see grading system below)

✅ Chassis Number – The car’s unique vehicle identification number (VIN)

✅ Engine Capacity – Measured in CC (e.g., 2000cc)

✅ Registration Year – The first year the car was registered

✅ Mileage – The total kilometers driven

✅ Fuel Type – Gasoline, Diesel, Hybrid, CNG, LPG

✅ Transmission – Manual (MT) or Automatic (AT, CVT, DSG, etc.)

✅ Body Color & Paint Code – Helps identify original paint or repainted sections

✅ Inspection Report – Independent inspector’s comments on the vehicle

✅ Interior & Exterior Grade – Detailed condition rating of both interior and exterior

✅ Accident History – If the car has been involved in any repairs

✅ Rust & Corrosion – Reports on body rust severity

✅ Tire Condition – Remaining tread depth and wear

✅ Modifications – Any aftermarket parts, tuning, or non-original changes

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🔢 Japanese Car Auction Grading System

Understanding auction grades is critical to selecting the right vehicle.

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🚘 Exterior Condition Grades:

⭐ S – Brand new, under 12 months old, perfect condition.

⭐ 6 – Under 36 months old, near showroom condition.

⭐ 5 – Excellent condition, minor scratches or dents, mileage under 50,000km.

⭐ 4.5 – Very good condition, mileage under 100,000km.

⭐ 4 – Good condition, minor wear, mileage under 150,000km.

⭐ 3.5 – Fair condition, visible scratches/dents, may require some repairs.

⭐ 3 – Noticeable defects, scratches, dents, and possible repaint needed.

⭐ 2 – Poor condition, severe damage or rust.

⭐ 1 – Salvage vehicle, significant repairs required.

⭐ R/RA – Previously repaired vehicles due to an accident.

⭐ ***** / 0** – Ungraded or uninspected vehicles.

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🏠 Interior Condition Grades:

⭐ A – Perfect condition, no stains, tears, or wear.

⭐ B – Very clean, minor wear or stains.

⭐ C – Average condition, may have visible stains or minor tears.

⭐ D – Noticeable wear, possible cigarette burns or tears.

⭐ E – Heavily worn interior requiring major restoration.

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🔎 Auction Sheet Symbols & Abbreviations

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🛑 Damage Indicators:

• A1-A5 – Scratches from minor to severe

• U1-U3 – Dents from small to large

• W1-W3 – Wavy or repainted panels

• X / XX – Panel needs replacement or has been replaced

• S1-S3 – Rust from mild to severe

• C1-C3 – Corrosion (may require welding or structural repairs)

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⚙️ Mechanical & Features Abbreviations:

• PS – Power Steering

• PW – Power Windows

• AT / MT – Automatic / Manual Transmission

• ABS – Anti-lock Braking System

• SR – Sunroof

• AW – Alloy Wheels

• NAV / ナビ – Navigation System

• 4WD / 2WD – Drivetrain type