Not a long time back, people looking for used cars from auctions had to visit the auction sites physically, wait for the category of their choice, bid manually and repeat the process until they land up with a car. But now, due to the presence of online industry, the importers don’t have to go through this process physically as they can access the auctions online through services providers.
Online auctions save you from a lot of complications and troubles, as understanding the auction procedures is not an easy task. Firstly, there are a lot of auction houses in Japan, and the auctions are categorized on regional and other basis, with specific times scheduled for each. A person cannot be practically present at all auction sites and can miss out on ideal cars
Through online auction services, you can be assured that none of the cars that falls into your desired category is not completely missed out, whereas the personnel responsible for bidding on your behalf are well trained specifically for this job so you can get the best used car based on your criteria. Moreover, the bidding management system developed by ‘Auction House Japan’ ensures that the process is flawless and convenient for you.
Auction sheet is an exceedingly important and reliable document that provides complete information of a unit (car), covering everything from scratches to major dents and is created by an independent authority providing an unbiased assessment of the car.
| S | New | 1 | Engine swap or has been under water |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | NonAccident 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 |
| A | Excellent interior condition | C | Good or average condition with imperfections |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | Good condition with some imperfections | D | Bad interior condition |
| 1 | Minor, almost not noticeable (eg A1, U1) | 3 | Average or big (eg A3, U3) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Small but noticeable (eg A2, U2) | 大 | Big (Japanese kanji for "big") |
| SR | Sunroof | カワor革 | Leather Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| AW | Alloy Wheel | TV | TV |
| PS | Power Steering | ナビ | Navigation System |
| PW | Power Window | エアB | Airbag |
| Manual | F5, F6, MT, 5MT, 6MT | Auto | AT, FA, FAT, CVT |
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Below are examples of the auction sheets used by the main auction houses with the key areas translated into English.
When you bid for cars in a Japanese used car auction, the possible outcomes of your bid can be:
| 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. | SOLD IN NEGOTIATION |
| A vehicle removed from auction by the seller during the process. | REMOVED |
