This is an explanation of the auction house grading system for Japanese and Non-Japanese vehicles in Japan. This grading system applies to both used Japanese vehicles and new Japanese vehicles. If you have any questions about the system or would like us to improve or change something, please contact us and let us know.

Vehicles have 2 grades. The exterior and the interior.

Exterior Auction grades:
 

S - Exterior is perfect, fresh from the factory.

6 - Exterior is in near perfect. It has been on the road but it is as clean as a factory car.

5 - Exterior is excellent. No damage, but perhaps a little dusty. No parts changed.

4 - Exterior is in good condition. Minor damage.

3 - Exterior is in bad condition. Can have larger scratches and dents. Needs maintenance.

2 - Exterior is in very bad condition. Can be damaged, rusted, major dents, etc.

1 - The vehicle has been modified for racing or for rough terrain. Can also have hail or other bad weather damage.

*** - An accident vehicle that needs repair... or should be thrown away.

RA (OA) - Chassis has had very slight damage.

R, (A or O) - Chassis has been damaged.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Interior Auction grades:

A - Interior is in excellent condition. Possibly slightly dirty.

B - Interior is in good condition. Minor damage to the inside. For example cigarette burns or a small stain. Cleaning up inside the vehicle will fix most of the problems.

C - Interior is in ok condition. Wear and tear to seats and dashboard. Most defiantly  needs to be cleaned.

D - Interior has been well used. Likely many burns or tears. Dashboard or other parts may be warped from water damage. Many stains that will be difficult to remove.

E - Interior is in very bad condition. There will likely be damage to the seats, dashboard, floor, etc. The vehicle will likely be very dirty and will possibly smell bad. The insides will need major cleaning and or replacing.