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If you have looked at a Japanese car auction sheet, you have probably seen a grade in the top corner. Most of the time it is a number: 4, 4.5, 5, and so on. But sometimes, instead of a number, you see a letter: R. That single letter changes a lot about the car. Here…

If you are buying a car from a Japanese auction, you will get an auction sheet. On that sheet there is a small drawing of the car. Around the drawing you will see short codes like A2, U1, W2, XX and P1. These codes tell you what is wrong with each panel. This post explains…

If you’ve looked at a Japanese car auction sheet before, you’ve probably seen a little diagram of the car with letters and numbers scattered around it. One of the most common codes you’ll spot is U1. Here’s a simple, no-jargon explanation of what it means. What Does U1 Mean? U1 is a small dent —…

If you are buying a car from a Japanese auction, you will see a grade written at the top of the auction sheet. Most people know grades like 4, 4.5, 5, or 6. But sometimes you see the letters RA instead of a number. Many buyers get confused when they see this. In this post,…

If you’ve spent any time importing cars from Japan, you’ve probably stared at an auction sheet and wondered why two little letters — XX — seem to trigger more panic than almost anything else on the page. It’s a fair reaction. XX is one of the most misunderstood marks on the sheet, partly because it…

A1 shows up inside the little car outline diagram, stamped next to a specific panel, and it’s telling you something much more precise: there’s a scratch there, and it’s minor. Reading the code On the diagram, damage is marked with a letter (the type of damage) plus a number (how bad it is). A is…

Thinking of owning a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Avantgarde at the best price? Japanese car auctions are one of the best ways to find luxury cars like the E-Class in excellent condition, often at prices far below local dealer markets.

Thinking of importing an Audi A4 B9 (2015–2024) at the best price? Japanese car auctions are one of the most reliable ways to find clean, low-mileage Audi A4s that are often in better condition — and cheaper — than UK dealer stock.

On paper, this 2014 Toyota Prius looked like a safe, sensible buy. The photos showed a stylish blue hybrid with navigation, TV, airbags, and all the practical features you’d expect.

We’ve always had a soft spot for the Toyota Supra. So when one popped up in a Japanese auction, our excitement went through the roof. From the photos, it looked flawless—But…