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Understanding the Auction Sheet

Overall Condition Grade

SNew / like-new condition
5Excellent — almost perfect
4.5Great condition, may have very minor issues
4Good condition, may need minor repairs
3.5Fair condition, some repairs likely needed
3Average condition, repairs will be needed
2Below average condition
R / 0Accident history — repaired or replaced parts noted on the sheet
RAMinor accident, repaired (body or rear panel)
RBHeavily repaired (interior panels and frame)
RCRepair or replacement in structural pillars
***Not running — requires a forklift to move; risky and costly

Interior Grade

AExcellent condition
BGood condition, minor flaws
CAverage condition, some flaws
DBelow average condition

Common Options

SRSunroof
レザーLeather seats
AWAlloy wheels
TVTV / entertainment system
PSPower steering
ナビNavigation system
PWPower windows
SRSAirbag

Transmission

MTMT — Manual transmission (F5, F6, 5MT, 6MT)
ATAT — Automatic transmission (AT, FA, FAT, CVT)

Damage Code Reference

A1–A3A1 / A2 / A3 — Scratch (small to large)
U1–U3U1 / U2 / U3 — Dent (small to large)
W1–W3W1 / W2 / W3 — Repair trace or panel wave (light to clearly visible)
S1–S2S1 / S2 — Rust (light to heavy)
C1–C2C1 / C2 — Corrosion (rotten / heavy bruise)
PP — Paint trail or overspray
HH — Faded paint
X / XXX / XX — Part needing replacement (XX = more severe)
B1–B3B1 / B2 / B3 — Dent (thumb-size to hand-to-elbow size)
Y1–Y3, X1Y1–Y3, X1 — Small crack to large crack in glass
R / RXR / RX — Windshield repaired / repaired but still needs replacing
GG — Stone chip trace on glass

This covers the most common codes. Ask our team about any mark on an auction sheet you're unsure of.

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