Auction sheets can be confusing to read and understand, but we are there to help you throughout the process. This section explains the basics of how the auction sheets are designed and what to look for when choosing a used car for purchase. Auction sheet layouts do vary depending on the auction house.
The above auction sheet has been provided by USS, indicates what all those boxes mean. You might need to go through the diagram a few times before you understand the components of the auction sheet. The simplified version of abbreviations has been highlighted on the left hand of the car diagram (the full list of abbreviations has been listed bellow for your reference).
- A - Scratch or Crack; A1 scratch 2-3 cm, A2 < 10 cm, A3 > 10 cm.
- C - Corrosion (bad rust).
- S - Rust.
- U - Dent; U1 Dimple, U2 < 10 cm, U3 >10 cm. B is sometimes used instead of U.
- AU - Scratch and Dent; again can be combined with numbers.
- W1 - Repainted as good as new condition.
- W2 - Repaired & repainted in good condition.
- W3 - Repaired but the surface finish is bad.
- Y - Crack; Y1 crack 2-5 cm, Y2 <10 cm, Y3 >10cm.
- X - Part exchange required.
- XX - Part exchange history.
The following tables indicate the basic condition of the used cars and some of the options it might include. The first table shows the exterior condition, where as the second table indicates the interior and the third table to options. It's important to understand that these are general guides and the specific auction sheets may contain many more information regarding condition.
| Grade |
Description |
| S | The vehicle is less than 12 months old from the first registration date and travelled less than 10,000 km.
The vehicle is in immaculate as new condition. |
| 6 | The vehicle is less than 36 months old from the first registration date and travelled less than 30,000 km.
The vehicle is in immaculate as new condition. |
| 5 | The vehicle has travelled less than 50,000 km.
The exterior may have some minor scratches and marks. |
| 4.5 | The vehicle has travelled less than 100,000 km.
The exterior generally has more minor scratches and marks than grade 5. |
| 4 | The vehicle has travelled less than 150,000 km.
The exterior has some scratches/scrapes and possibly minor dents. |
| 3.5 | The exterior has some noticeable scratches/scrapes and/or dents, may contain rust or corrosion. This grade will require some repairs. |
| 3 | The exterior has more noticeable large scratches/scrapes, paint blemishes, and/or large dents.
This grade will generally require more repairs than a 3.5 grade. |
| 2 | Very poor condition, save up for something better. |
| 1 | 1. Substantial engine or body damage 3. Flood damage 4. Fire extinguisher damage |
| RA | Minor accident vehicle to which the damage has been repaired. |
| R | More substantial accident vehicle to which the damage has been repaired. |
| *** | Accident car or "As it is condition"; Engine may no longer work. |
| Interior |
Description |
| A | The vehicle interior is as new. |
| B | The vehicle interior is in excellent condition, may contain minor wear marks, may require light cleaning. |
| C | The vehicle interior is in average condition and may contain cigarette burns, torn upholstery,screw holes, cracked dash, glue. Interior will require cleaning. |
| D | The vehicle interior is in poor condition, worse than 3 and will require repair and heavy cleaning. Interior may smell. |
| E | The vehicle interior is in very poor condition and will require extensive repair. Interior may smell. |
| Options |
Description |
| AC / AAC | Air conditioner / Climate control air conditioner |
| FA / AT / CA | Automatic transmission / Column automatic transmission |
| F5 / F6 | 5 Speed Manual trasmission / 6 Speed Manual trasmission |
| PS /PW | Power steering / Power windows |
| SR | Sunroof |
| TV | Television |
| ナビ | Navigator |
| カワ | Leather Interior |
| エアB | Airbags |
| 純AW / AW | Genuine alloy wheels / Alloy wheels |
