Understanding Auction Sheets
Online auto auctions provide access to thousands of vehicles. To help you bid confidently, we’ve broken down how to read Japanese auction sheets, grades, and bidding outcomes.
Auction Grade
| S | New |
| 5 | Same as New |
| 4.5 | Excellent grade with almost no issue |
| 4 | Great grade with minor issues only |
| 3.5 | Good grade with some issues that may need repair |
| 3 | Average grade with issues to fix |
| 2 | Bad grade |
| 1 | Engine swap or has been under water |
| * | Non-running car, needs forklift (or machinery) |
| R / 0 | Accident history repaired (parts informed on sheet) |
| RA | Minor accident repaired (core support/back panel) |
| RB | Heavy repair (till inner panel or floor) |
| RC | Pillar or frame has been changed/repaired |
| R2 | Accident history and mostly rust or corrosion issue |
Inside Grade
| A | Excellent interior condition |
| B | Good or average condition with imperfections |
| C | Good condition with some imperfections |
| D | Bad interior condition |
Body Condition
| 1 | Minor, almost not noticeable (e.g., A1, U1) |
| 2 | Small but noticeable (e.g., A2, U2) |
| 3 | Average or big (e.g., A3, U3) |
| 4 | Big (Japanese kanji for "big") |
Vehicle Options & Transmission
| SR | Sunroof |
| AW | Alloy Wheel |
| PS | Power Steering |
| PW | Power Window |
| カワ or 革 | Leather Seats |
| TV | TV |
| ナビ | Navigation System |
| エアB | Airbag |
| Transmission | |
|---|---|
| Manual | F5, F6, MT, 5MT, 6MT |
| Auto | AT, FA, FAT, CVT |
Types of Auction Sheet
Click on any sample below to view the full translated auction sheet.
Bidding Results
| Bidding Outcomes | Status |
|---|---|
| You purchase a car matching your budget or close to it. | Bought |
| Car purchased by someone before you in the auction. | Sold |
| The bids do not reach the reserve price set by sellers. | Passed |
| A passed vehicle sold after negotiation on price. | In Negotiation |
| A vehicle removed from auction by the seller during the process. | Removed |
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