What is Japanese Used Vehicle Grading system?

An important part in preparation of the inspection sheet for Japanese used vehicles is grading. Inspection sheets are prepared by auction halls for every vehicle determines the state of the car; its grade and options are mentioned in the auction sheet. On the basis of this, used vehicle importers buy vehicles with complete faith and assurance. Grading describes the quality of the used cars and its usage. It allows buyers to decide how much the same used vehicle will cost in the market or how long the same vehicle will now run further.



In Grading system/ Appraisal point system, numbers and letters are used to depict the condition of the vehicle. The inspection sheet prepared by auction dealers or auction halls contains the interior, exterior, overall condition of the vehicle. Grading on vehicles is done under very strict and standard way, so that importers can trust these grading. Below are the grades with their specification, which can help importers to understand the condition of the used vehicle they are buying.

Grades about Rust & Panel:-

GRADE	RUST & PANEL
S1	Slightly rust
S2	Rust a little bigger than S1
S3	Rust needed to be repaired
XX	XX Panel has been changed
X	X Panel need to be replaced

Grading with descriptions:-

GRADE	DESCRIPTION
S	As good as new
9 to 5	Excellent Condition (Low mileage)
4.5	Good Condition and repair maybe unnecessary
4	Reasonably good condition but little repair needed
3.5	3.5 Some repair work needed
3	Repair work needed or high mileage
2	Condition is bad
1	Modified, Debased or Affected Car
R	Accidental and repaired car
RA	Higher Graded Accidental and Repaired car
R1	Accidental damaged and had been repaired
RA1	Accidental and not repaired car, cars for parts recycle use, non-derivable car

Interior Grade:Interior Grade:-

GRADE	INTERIOR CONDITION
A	Excellent condition
B	Very good condition, clean interior
C	Average condition, with possible wear etc.
D	Below average condition, much burn, break, dirt that cannot be cleaned
E	Bad condition, some cracks or gaps on dashboard, dirt, break or Odor

Condition Details:-

GRADE	GRADE CONDITION
A1	Very light scratch
A2	Light to moderate scratch
A3	Deep scratch
U1	Very slight dent
U2	Small dent
U3	Large dent
Y1	Small crack
Y2	Big crack
B	Dents need to be repaired
P	Needs repainting
BP	Dents and paint repair required
W1	Very light wave on panel
W2	Small wave on panel
W3	Large wave on panel
C	Corrosion
G	Stone chip

Above given points are some of the things that one should consider while buying Japanese used vehicle. The Grading system gives complete details about the condition of the vehicle, without which it became difficult for buyers to know about the condition of the vehicle.