Auction Sheet Guide: Decoding The Secrets Of Vehicle Auctions
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Not long ago, if you wanted a used car from an auction, you had to go to the auction site, wait for your type of car, bid manually, and do this over and over until you got a car. But now, thanks to the internet, you can do it all online through services like KMC JAPAN CO., LTD. Online auctions save you from a lot of confusion, as auction procedures are not easy to understand. In Japan, there are many auction houses, and they categorize auctions based on regions and other factors, with specific times for each. It's hard for someone to be at all the auction sites, and you might miss out on good cars.
With online auction services, you can be sure you won't miss any cars in your category. Trained people bid on your behalf to get you the best-used car. Also, the bidding system from 'KMC JAPAN CO., LTD.' makes the process easy and smooth for you. Say goodbye to the problems of traditional auctions and enjoy a simple and efficient online bidding experience.
auction grading point:
| S | NEW | RA | Minor accident repaired (core support or back panel only) |
| 5 | Same as New | RB | Heavy repair (till inner panel or floor) |
| 4.5 | Excellent grade with almost no issue | RC | Pillar or frame has been changed/repaired |
| 4 | Great grade with minor issues only | R2 | Accident history and mostly rust or corrosion issue |
| 3.5 | Good grade with some issues that may need repair | R or O | Accident history repaired. Repaired parts are mostly informed on auction sheet |
| 3 | Average grade with issues to fix | * | Non-running car, needs a forklift to be moved. But also mentioned for any motorbike or machinery |
| 2 | Bad grade | 1 | Engine swap or has been under water |
| INTERIOR GRADE | DETAILED BODY CONDITION | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| A- | Excellent interior condition | 1- | Minor, almost not noticeable (eg A1, U1) |
| B- | Good or average condition with imperfections | 2- | Small but noticeable (eg A2, U2) |
| C- | Good condition with some imperfections | 3- | Average or big (eg A3, U3) |
| D- | Bad interior condition | 4- | Big (Japanese kanji for "big") |
VEHICLE OPTIONS
SR - Sunroof
AW - Alloy Wheel
PS - Power Steering
PW - Power Window
カワor革 - Leather Seats
TRANSMISSION
Manual - F5, F6, MT, 5MT, 6MT
BIDDING RESULTS
BOUGHT - You purchase a car matching your budget or close to it.
SOLD - Car purchased by someone before you in the auction.
UNSOLD - The bids do not reach the minimum selling price set by sellers.
SOLD BY NEGOTIATION - A passed vehicle sold after negotiation on price.
REMOVED - A vehicle removed from auction by the seller during the process.
DISCLAIMER
At KMC JAPAN CO., LTD., we provide additional services such as inland transportation and shipping to the nearest port in your country. When you attend auctions through us, you do so as a valued customer of KMC JAPAN Co., LTD. It's important to note that customers are not permitted to contact the auction house directly; all communication is managed through KMC JAPAN CO., LTD.
After successfully purchasing a vehicle, KMC JAPAN CO., LTD. will collect the car price and associated fees from the customer. We take care of coordinating the shipment process, ensuring a seamless and hassle-free experience for our customers.
AUCTION SHEET EXAMPLES
Below are examples of the auction sheets used by the main auction houses with the key areas translated into English.
