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The Auction Sheet Grade is a rating system used to assess the condition of a used car at a Japanese auction. The grade is based on a number of factors, including the car’s exterior, interior, and mechanical condition. The grades range from 0 (worst) to 6 (best).
Here is a breakdown of the Auction Sheet Grade:
- 0: Unacceptable condition. The car may be damaged beyond repair or have major mechanical problems.
- 1: Significant performance upgrades or mechanical changes. The car may have been modified to improve its performance or fuel economy.
- 2: Serious panel damage, rusty or water damaged. The car may have significant damage to the bodywork, rust, or water damage.
- 3: Rough overall condition. The car may have a number of minor problems, such as dents, scratches, and rust.
- 3.5: Some attention to panel and paint is required. The car may have a few minor problems that can be easily fixed.
- 4: More than one panel affected by minor paint blemishes. The car may have a few minor scratches or dents, but the overall condition is good.
- 4.5: Very clean, one panel affected by minor paint blemish. The car is in very good condition, with only one minor blemish.
- 5: As new with no condition faults. The car is in almost new condition, with no visible blemishes.
- 6: New. The car is brand new and has never been driven.
The auction sheet grade is an important factor to consider when buying a used car at auction. A higher grade indicates that the car is in better condition and is likely to have a lower price. However, it is important to remember that the Auction Sheet Grade is just a general assessment of the car’s condition. It is always a good idea to have the car inspected by a qualified mechanic before you buy it.
Here are some of the symbols that you may see on an Auction Sheet Grade:
- G: Small stone chip or scratch on the windscreen.
- X1: Small stone chip or scratch on the bodywork.
- W1: Slight repair to the bodywork.
- S1: Minor rust.
- R: Crack in the windscreen.
- RX: Crack in the windscreen that needs to be replaced.
It is important to understand the meaning of these symbols so that you can assess the condition of the car before you buy it. You can find more information about the auction sheet grade and the symbols used on it by searching online or by talking to a car dealer who specializes in importing used cars from Japan.
“This article was written by Bard, a large language model from Google AI.”