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.
Auction Sheet Translation – General Exterior Grade
- Car exterior paint and panel inspection marks such as: paint fade, blemishes, dents, scratches and cracked areas
- 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.
- Lists the available inside electronic equipment
- Vehicle detailed parameters: lists vehicle standard registration and technical specifications: year, model, maker, engine size, seat count, engine displacement, fuel type, and transmission
- Inspectors caution marks: a must-know area for mechanical, technical issues such as leaks, noise, fixing, and missing parts
Auction Grade- Exterior
| GRADE | DESCRIPTION | GRADE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
|
S |
New |
1 |
Engine swap or has been underwater |
|
5 |
Same as New |
* |
Non-running car, needs a forklift to
be moved. But also mentioned for
any motorbike or machinery |
|
4.5 |
Excellent grade with almost no issue |
R or O |
Accident history repaired. Repaired
parts are mostly informed on auction
sheet |
|
4 |
Great grade with minor issues only |
RA |
Minor accident repaired (core
support or back panel only) |
|
3.5 |
Good grade with some issues that
may need repair |
RB |
Heavy repair (till inner panel or floor)
|
|
3
|
Average grade with issues to fix
|
RC
|
Pillar or frame has been
changed/repaired
|
|
2
|
Bad grade
|
R2
|
Accident history and mostly rust or
corrosion issue
|
Auction Grade Interior
| OPTIONS | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
|
A |
Very Clean like a bland new |
|
B |
Very Clean |
|
C |
Average Level
-Some dirt but would be B if it is cleaned |
|
D |
-Few Burns, breaks, cuts
-Dirt that cannot be cleaned
|
|
E |
Big Crack on the dashboard, need to be replaced;
|
|
F |
Dirt (Interior, Seats), break
|
Vehicle Options
| OPTIONS | DESCRIPTION | OPTIONS | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
|
SR |
SUNROOF |
AW |
Alloy Wheel |
|
PS |
Power Steering |
PW |
Power Window |
|
カワ or 革 |
Leather Seats |
ナビ |
Navigation System |
|
エア BAG |
Airbag
|
TV |
TV |
DETAIL DESCRIPTION OF INSPECTION SHEET
| SYMBOL | DESCRIPTION | SYMBOL | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
|
A1 |
Small Scratch |
P |
Paint marked |
|
A2 |
Scratch |
H |
Paint faded |
|
A3 |
Big Scratch |
X |
Need to be replaced
|
|
E1 |
Few Dimples |
XX |
Replaced |
|
E2 |
Several Dimples
|
B1 |
B1 |
|
E3 |
Many Dimples |
B2 |
Dent with scratch (size like flat of
the hand) |
|
U1 |
Small Dent |
B3 |
Big Dent with scratch (size like
elbow) |
|
U2 |
Dent |
Y1 |
Small Hole or Crack |
|
W1 |
Repair Mark/Wave (hardly detectable) |
Y2 |
Hole or Crack |
|
W2 |
Repair Mark/Wave |
Y3 |
Big Hole or Crack |
|
W3 |
Obvious Repair Mark/Wave (needs to
be repainted)
|
X1 |
Small Crack on Windshield
(approximately 1cm) |
|
S1 |
Rust |
R |
Repaired Crack on Windshield |
|
S2 |
Heavy Rust |
RX |
Repaired Crack on Windshield
(needs to be replaced) |
|
C1 |
Corrosion |
X |
Crack on Windshield (needs to be
replaced) |
|
C2 |
Heavy Corrosion |
G |
Stone chip in glass |