{"id":28572,"date":"2026-06-15T13:27:46","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T13:27:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/?p=28572"},"modified":"2026-06-16T08:31:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T08:31:25","slug":"how-to-translate-japanese-auction-sheets-a-beginners-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/news\/how-to-translate-japanese-auction-sheets-a-beginners-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How Translate Japanese Auction Sheets (A Beginner&#8217;s Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"28572\" class=\"elementor elementor-28572\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8aface8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8aface8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-200a80d\" data-id=\"200a80d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a50c3fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a50c3fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"53\">How to translate a Japanese auction sheet<\/b><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"94\"> is the single most important skill you can learn before bidding on your dream JDM vehicle. <\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"94\">You see <\/span><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"194\">Grade 4<\/b><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"201\"> on an auction sheet and think, &#8221; Perfect car, right? Not always. A <\/span><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"268\">Grade 4<\/b><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"275\"> from one auction house might mean something entirely different from another. <\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"275\">Furthermore, that small <\/span><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"377\">triangle (\u0394)<\/b><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"389\"> next to the fender on the diagram could mean the car was involved in a major accident. <\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"389\">Therefore, relying on surface-level impressions is a dangerous game that often leads to &#8220;buyer&#8217;s remorse&#8221;. <\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"389\">This guide teaches you how to translate an auction sheet correctly, so you never mistake a lemon for a gem. <\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"389\">For more context on the bidding process, you can read about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/japanese-car-auction\/how-japanese-car-auctions-work-a-beginners-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>how Japanese auctions work<span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"779\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has-el-gap el-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8a25e01 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8a25e01\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-112bd0d\" data-id=\"112bd0d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f83dd0a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f83dd0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"paragraph heading2 ng-star-inserted\" role=\"heading\" data-start-index=\"780\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"780\">What Is an Auction Sheet?<\/span><\/h2><div class=\"paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"805\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"805\">An auction sheet is an official condition report issued by Japanese auction houses. These documents are created by <strong>professional third-party inspectors<\/strong> whose job is to provide an unbiased assessment of the vehicle. <\/span><\/div><div data-start-index=\"805\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"805\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"805\">Every sheet includes vital data: <\/span><\/div><ul><li class=\"paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"805\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"805\">the overall grade, <\/span><\/li><li class=\"paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"805\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"805\">mileage, <\/span><\/li><li class=\"paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"805\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"805\">presence of rust, <\/span><\/li><li class=\"paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"805\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"805\">repair history, and <\/span><\/li><li class=\"paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"805\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"805\">detailed interior\/exterior condition scores.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><div data-start-index=\"805\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"1162\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"1162\">However, it is crucial to understand that not all sheets are created equal. <\/span><\/div><div data-start-index=\"1162\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"1162\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"1162\">Different auction sites, such as <\/span><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"1271\">USS<\/b><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"1274\">, <\/span><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"1276\">AUCNET<\/b><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"1282\">, <\/span><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"1284\">TAA<\/b><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"1287\">, and <\/span><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"1293\">JU<\/b><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"1295\">, utilise slightly different grading scales. For example, a <\/span><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"1355\">Grade 4<\/b><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"1362\"> at a <\/span><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"1368\">USS<\/b><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"1371\"> auction may be strictly evaluated, whereas a <\/span><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"1417\">Grade 4<\/b><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"1424\"> at another house might be more lenient. <\/span><\/div><div data-start-index=\"1162\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"1162\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"1424\">Additionally, Japan\u2019s auction grading is generally much stricter than systems in other countries; a Japanese <\/span><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"1574\">Grade 3.5<\/b><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"1583\"> might actually be considered &#8220;excellent&#8221; condition elsewhere. <\/span><\/div><div data-start-index=\"1162\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"1162\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"1583\">Always verify which house issued the sheet before interpreting the grade. You can find more details in our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tokyocarz.com\/japanese-auction-grades:-top-things-to-know-before-bidding-89\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>auction sheet verification guides<span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"1786\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/div><div data-start-index=\"1162\">\u00a0<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ba645f7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ba645f7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-df42a74\" data-id=\"df42a74\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-286a1a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"286a1a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"537\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Volvo-XC60-Grade-4.5-Auction-Sheet.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28583\" alt=\"Volvo XC60 Grade 4.5 Auction Sheet\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Volvo-XC60-Grade-4.5-Auction-Sheet.jpeg 537w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Volvo-XC60-Grade-4.5-Auction-Sheet-300x279.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Volvo-XC60-Grade-4.5-Auction-Sheet-150x139.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Volvo-XC60-Grade-4.5-Auction-Sheet-450x418.jpeg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 537px) 100vw, 537px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">2020 Volvo XC60 T8 AWD Inscription Grade 4.5 Auction Sheet<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has-el-gap el-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-23734a1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"23734a1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0bee9c3\" data-id=\"0bee9c3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8bbd1b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c8bbd1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"paragraph heading2 ng-star-inserted\" role=\"heading\" data-start-index=\"1787\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"1787\">Why Is It Important? Why do you need an Auction Sheet?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><div class=\"paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"1846\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"1846\">The auction sheet serves as your only independent verification of a vehicle&#8217;s true condition. Because the inspectors are third-party professionals and not the sellers themselves, <strong>the report offers a level of transparency rarely found in private sales.<\/strong> <\/span><\/div><div data-start-index=\"1846\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"1846\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"1846\">This document protects you from common pitfalls like mileage rollbacks, hidden accident damage, structural issues, or prior panel replacements.<\/span><\/div><div data-start-index=\"2241\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"2241\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"2241\">Furthermore, Japan enforces strict consumer protection laws, and <strong>auction houses face severe penalties for false reporting<\/strong>. Without a proper translation, however, you might miss the subtle difference between a &#8220;minor scratch&#8221; and &#8220;frame damage&#8221;. <\/span><\/div><div data-start-index=\"2241\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"2241\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"2241\">Making that mistake can cost you thousands in repairs later. Understanding these reports is a key step in learning <\/span><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/@Allthingscarimportfromjapan\/the-toyota-was-real-the-seller-wasnt-40cd3b6de461\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-start-index=\"2601\">how to avoid import scams<\/a><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"2626\">.<\/span><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has-el-gap el-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-549cde6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"549cde6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a432241\" data-id=\"a432241\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a07eac0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a07eac0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"paragraph heading2 ng-star-inserted\" role=\"heading\" data-start-index=\"2627\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"2627\">What Information Is Included on an Auction Sheet? Car grades explained<\/span><\/h2><div class=\"paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"2656\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"2656\">To effectively learn <\/span><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"2677\">how to translate a Japanese auction sheet<\/b><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"2718\">, you must break the document down into its core components. <\/span><\/div><div data-start-index=\"2656\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"2656\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"2718\">The table below outlines the essential elements found on most reports:<\/span><\/div><div data-start-index=\"2656\">\u00a0<\/div><table data-start-index=\"2849\"><tbody><tr class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><th class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"2849\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"2849\">Element<\/span><\/div><\/th><th class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"2856\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"2856\">What It Means<\/span><\/div><\/th><th class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start-index=\"2869\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"2869\">Example<\/span><\/div><\/th><\/tr><tr class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><td class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"2876\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"2876\">Grade<\/b><\/div><\/td><td class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"2881\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"2881\">Overall condition (1\u20136, S, <\/span><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"2908\">R<\/b><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"2909\">, <\/span><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"2911\">RA<\/b><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"2913\">)<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"2914\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"2914\">Grade 4.5<\/b><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"2923\"> = Very good<\/span><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><td class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"2935\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"2935\">Interior Grade<\/b><\/div><\/td><td class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"2949\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"2949\">A\u2013E (A = Like new)<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"2967\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"2967\">A or B<\/span><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><td class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"2973\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"2973\">Exterior Score<\/b><\/div><\/td><td class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"2987\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"2987\">1\u2013100 or code-based<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3006\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3006\">85%<\/span><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><td class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3009\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3009\">Mileage<\/b><\/div><\/td><td class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3016\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3016\">Verified kilometers<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3035\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3035\">45,000 km<\/span><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><td class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3044\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3044\">Rust Score<\/b><\/div><\/td><td class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3054\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3054\">Rust on undercarriage\/body<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3080\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3080\">\u300cR\u300d = Rust present<\/span><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><td class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3098\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3098\">Repair History<\/b><\/div><\/td><td class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3112\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3112\">Triangle (\u0394)<\/b><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3124\"> = Panel replacement<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3144\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3144\">\u0394<\/b><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3145\"> on front fender<\/span><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><td class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3161\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3161\">Auction House<\/b><\/div><\/td><td class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3174\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3174\">Source of the report<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3194\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3194\">USS<\/b><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3197\"> Tokyo<\/span><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><td class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3203\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3203\">Chassis Number<\/b><\/div><\/td><td class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3217\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3217\">Unique VIN<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3227\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3227\">NHP10-XXXXXX<\/span><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><div class=\"paragraph heading3 ng-star-inserted\" role=\"heading\" data-start-index=\"3239\" aria-level=\"3\">\u00a0<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dac649b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dac649b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"paragraph heading3 ng-star-inserted\" role=\"heading\" data-start-index=\"3239\" aria-level=\"3\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3239\">Understanding the Grade Scale Reference<\/span><\/h2><div class=\"paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3278\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3278\">Use this reference table to understand the general hierarchy of auction grades:<\/span><\/div><div data-start-index=\"3278\">\u00a0<\/div><table data-start-index=\"3357\"><tbody><tr class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><th class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start-index=\"3357\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3357\">Grade<\/span><\/div><\/th><th class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start-index=\"3362\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3362\">Meaning<\/span><\/div><\/th><\/tr><tr class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><td class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3369\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3369\">6<\/b><\/div><\/td><td class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3370\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3370\">Brand new \/ delivery mileage<\/span><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><td class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3398\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3398\">5<\/b><\/div><\/td><td class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3399\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3399\">Exceptional, near showroom condition<\/span><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><td class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3435\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3435\">4.5<\/b><\/div><\/td><td class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3438\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3438\">Very good, minor wear<\/span><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><td class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3459\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3459\">4<\/b><\/div><\/td><td class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3460\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3460\">Good, normal used condition<\/span><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><td class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3487\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3487\">3.5<\/b><\/div><\/td><td class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3490\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3490\">Average, visible wear<\/span><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><td class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3511\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3511\">3<\/b><\/div><\/td><td class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3512\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3512\">Fair, some repairs needed<\/span><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><td class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3537\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3537\">R<\/b><\/div><\/td><td class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3538\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3538\">Repaired (accident history)<\/span><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><td class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3565\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3565\">RA<\/b><\/div><\/td><td class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3567\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3567\">Repaired with auction sheet annotation<\/span><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><td class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3605\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3605\">1\u20132<\/b><\/div><\/td><td class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><div class=\"paragraph table-paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3608\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3608\">Poor condition, project car<\/span><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0d1ae2e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0d1ae2e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d7fd7d3\" data-id=\"d7fd7d3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e628502 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e628502\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"paragraph heading2 ng-star-inserted\" role=\"heading\" data-start-index=\"6353\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"6353\">Using AI to Translate? Why It\u2019s Not Recommended<\/span><\/h2><div class=\"paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"6400\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"6400\">Many buyers attempt to use ChatGPT or Google Translate, but these tools fail on specific auction terminology. For instance, they cannot interpret symbols like <\/span><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"6559\">\u0394<\/b><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"6560\">, \u25cb, \u25a1, or <\/span><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"6571\">R<\/b><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"6572\"> marks. <\/span><\/div><div data-start-index=\"6400\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"6400\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"6572\">A real-world example is the term <\/span><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"6613\">\u300c\u4fee\u5fa9\u6b74\u3042\u308a\u300d<\/b><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"6620\">; while AI translates this as &#8220;repair history exists,&#8221; it actually specifically denotes structural accident damage.<\/span><\/div><div data-start-index=\"6400\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"6735\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"6735\">Similarly, relying on a Japanese-speaking friend or spouse who isn&#8217;t an industry expert can be risky. They may miss subtle red flags, such as \u300c\u5916\u88c5\u30b3\u30fc\u30c6\u30a3\u30f3\u30b0\u3042\u308a\u300d. <\/span><\/div><div data-start-index=\"6735\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"6735\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"6735\">While this literally translates to &#8220;exterior coating exists,&#8221; in an auction context, it can sometimes imply the car was repainted to hide damage. <\/span><\/div><div data-start-index=\"6735\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"6735\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"6735\">To ensure total accuracy, you should always <\/span><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tokyocarz.com\/send.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-start-index=\"7081\">contact TokyoCarZ for translation services<\/a><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"7123\">. Our team of experts understand every code, symbol, and auction house variation.<\/span><\/div><div data-start-index=\"6735\">\u00a0<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has-el-gap el-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-00e75da elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"00e75da\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2e76b10\" data-id=\"2e76b10\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c002c80 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c002c80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"563\" data-src=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/USS-Auction2019-Mazda-Atenza-Wagon-XD-L-Package.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28584 lazyload\" alt=\"(USS Auction Sheet) 2019 Mazda Atenza Wagon XD L Package\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/USS-Auction2019-Mazda-Atenza-Wagon-XD-L-Package.jpeg 820w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/USS-Auction2019-Mazda-Atenza-Wagon-XD-L-Package-300x224.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/USS-Auction2019-Mazda-Atenza-Wagon-XD-L-Package-768x573.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/USS-Auction2019-Mazda-Atenza-Wagon-XD-L-Package-150x112.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/USS-Auction2019-Mazda-Atenza-Wagon-XD-L-Package-450x336.jpeg 450w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 755px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 755\/563;\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">(USS Auction Sheet) 2019 Mazda Atenza Wagon XD L Package<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2364592 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2364592\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"paragraph heading2 ng-star-inserted\" role=\"heading\" data-start-index=\"3635\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3635\">How to Buy from Auctions with TokyoCarZ<\/span><\/h2><div class=\"paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3674\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3674\">Navigating the Japanese auction system is simple when you follow our professional 8-step process:<\/span><\/div><ol class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><li class=\"paragraph list-item normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3771\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3771\">Get in touch: <\/b>Tell us what car you want<b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3845\">:<\/b><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"3871\"> Specify the body style (Sedan, SUV, etc.), fuel type (Hybrid, Petrol, etc.), mileage limits, and preferred grade\u2014we usually recommend <\/span><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"4006\">Grade 4<\/b><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"4013\"> or higher.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"paragraph list-item normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"4024\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"4024\">Pay a commitment fee:<\/b><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"4045\"> This fee is based on the total CIF, shows serious intent, and is either refundable or credited toward your purchase.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"paragraph list-item normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"4162\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"4162\">Study car statistics:<\/b><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"4183\"> Review auction sheets, history reports, and choose between live bidding or &#8220;one-price&#8221; stock options.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"paragraph list-item normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"4285\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"4285\">Start bidding:<\/b><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"4299\"> We bid on your behalf up to your pre-determined limit with no surprise fees. You will also have access to the account and keep track of the bidding process throughout.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li class=\"paragraph list-item normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"4376\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"4376\">Win and clear balance:<\/b><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"4398\"> Once you win, you pay the remaining balance, and we handle all Japanese export documentation.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li class=\"paragraph list-item normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"4492\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"4492\">Straight to inspection:<\/b><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"4515\"> The vehicle <strong>undergoes QISJ<\/strong> or equivalent inspections, including safety and radioactivity checks.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"paragraph list-item normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"4612\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"4612\">Shipping:<\/b><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"4621\"> We arrange Ro-Ro or container shipping to Mombasa or your destination port with real-time tracking.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-adb4992 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"adb4992\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">See what's available on auction this week <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96ae58e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"96ae58e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"paragraph heading2 ng-star-inserted\" role=\"heading\" data-start-index=\"4721\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"4721\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/span><\/h2><div class=\"paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"4754\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"4754\">1: Can I use Google Translate to read an auction sheet?<\/b><\/div><div class=\"paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"4754\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"4813\">Not recommended. AI often misses auction-specific codes, symbols, and context. What translates as &#8220;repair history&#8221; could mean a minor scratch\u2014or major frame damage.<\/span><\/div><div data-start-index=\"4754\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"4978\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"4978\">2: What is the difference between Grade R and Grade RA?<\/b><\/div><div class=\"paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"4978\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"5038\">Grade R<\/b><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"5045\"> means the car has a repaired accident history. <\/span><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"5093\">Grade RA<\/b><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"5101\"> means it was repaired with specific annotations on the auction sheet. Both indicate prior damage and should be avoided by non-experts.<\/span><\/div><div data-start-index=\"4978\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"5236\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"5236\">3: How can I spot a fake auction sheet?<\/b><\/div><div class=\"paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"5236\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"5279\">Real sheets have watermarks, consistent formatting, and verifiable chassis numbers. Fake sheets often show poor image quality, mismatched fonts, or missing auction house branding.<\/span><\/div><div data-start-index=\"5236\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"5459\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"5459\">4: Does TokyoCarZ provide auction sheet translation?<\/b><\/div><div class=\"paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"5459\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"5515\">Yes. Our team provides professional, human translation for every vehicle you bid on.<\/span><\/div><div data-start-index=\"5459\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"5600\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"5600\">5: Where can I find free, reliable auction sheets online?<\/b><\/div><div class=\"paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"5600\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"5661\">Be cautious. Free sheets from unknown sources are often fake or incomplete. We provide verified sheets directly from <\/span><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"5779\">USS<\/b><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"5782\">, <\/span><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"5784\">AUCNET<\/b><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"5790\">, and <\/span><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"5796\">TAA<\/b><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"5799\">.<\/span><\/div><div data-start-index=\"5600\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"5800\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"5800\">6: Why is AI or in-house translation risky?<\/b><\/div><div class=\"paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"5800\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"5847\">AI cannot interpret nuances or symbols. Even a native Japanese speaker may not understand technical auction terminology like specific rust codes.<\/span><\/div><div data-start-index=\"5800\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"5993\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"5993\">7: Can I bid without seeing the auction sheet?<\/b><\/div><div class=\"paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"5993\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"6043\">\u00a0Never. Always demand the original auction sheet. If an exporter refuses to provide it, it is likely a scam.<\/span><\/div><div data-start-index=\"5993\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"6151\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"6151\">8: What does a triangle (\u0394) on an auction sheet mean?<\/b><\/div><div class=\"paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"6151\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"6208\">The <\/span><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"6213\">triangle (\u0394)<\/b><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"6225\"> indicates a panel replacement or body repair. While one might be minor, multiple <\/span><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"6307\">triangles<\/b><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"6316\"> signify significant accident damage.<\/span><\/div><div data-start-index=\"6151\">\u00a0<\/div><div data-start-index=\"6151\"><strong><span class=\"\">9: Are inspectors paid to lie on the reports?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"\">\u00a0No. Japanese auction houses are strictly regulated. Inspectors are third-party professionals who face severe penalties for false reporting. Their reputation and livelihood depend on accuracy.<\/span><\/div><div data-start-index=\"6151\">\u00a0<\/div><div data-start-index=\"6151\"><strong><span class=\"\">10: Is it possible that the inspection report does not match the car&#8217;s condition?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"\">Yes, there is some risk. Approximately 80% of auction sheets are accurate. Around 10% are worse than the report, and another 10% are better. This is why professional translation and pre-bid inspections are essential.<\/span><\/div><div data-start-index=\"6151\">\u00a0<\/div><div data-start-index=\"6151\"><strong><span class=\"\">11: Does an auction grade equal the car&#8217;s overall condition?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"\">No. A grade is a filter, not the full story. Grades help sort vehicles by price, condition, and desirability, but they do not provide complete information. Mileage, interior condition, rust, and repair history all contribute to the final assessment.<\/span><\/div><div data-start-index=\"6151\">\u00a0<\/div><div data-start-index=\"6151\"><strong><span class=\"\">12: Are there determinants for grades?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"\">Yes. Mileage and interior condition are key factors. For example, approximately 90% of Grade 2 vehicles have rust. Understanding these patterns helps you interpret grades more accurately.<\/span><\/div><div data-start-index=\"6151\">\u00a0<\/div><div data-start-index=\"6151\"><strong><span class=\"\">13: Do different auction houses have different grading systems?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"\">Yes. USS, AUCNET, TAA, and JU each have slightly different scales. A Grade 4 at USS may mean something different from a Grade 4 at another auction house. Additionally, grading systems vary by country. A Japanese Grade 3.5 might be considered &#8220;excellent&#8221; elsewhere. Always know the source before interpreting the grade.<\/span><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has-el-gap el-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-55ab36a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"55ab36a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9d5c9fd\" data-id=\"9d5c9fd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1df2022 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1df2022\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div role=\"heading\" data-start-index=\"7202\" aria-level=\"2\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"paragraph heading2 ng-star-inserted\" role=\"heading\" data-start-index=\"7202\" aria-level=\"2\"><strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"7202\">Related Resources<\/span><\/strong><\/div><ul class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><li class=\"paragraph list-item normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"7219\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/japanese-car-auction\/how-japanese-car-auctions-work-a-beginners-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Japanese Car Auctions Work<\/a><\/li><li class=\"paragraph list-item normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"7249\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tokyocarz.com\/japanese-auction-grades:-top-things-to-know-before-bidding-89\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Auction Sheet Verification Guide<\/a><\/li><li class=\"paragraph list-item normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"7281\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/@Allthingscarimportfromjapan\/the-toyota-was-real-the-seller-wasnt-40cd3b6de461\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Avoid Import Scams<\/a><\/li><li data-start-index=\"7281\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/news\/import-cars-from-japan-to-kenya\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Import Cars from Japan to Kenya\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li data-start-index=\"7281\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/news\/how-to-import-a-car-from-japan-a-step-by-step-guide-for-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Import Carss from Japan (Step by Step Guide)<\/a><\/li><li data-start-index=\"7281\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/news\/10-best-japanese-used-car-exporters-in-2026-trusted-verified\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 Best Japan Car Exporters<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to translate a Japanese auction sheet is the single most important skill you can learn before bidding on your dream JDM vehicle. 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