AUCTION SHEET EXPLAINED
AUCTION GRADING.
S / 6 – The car is less than 12 months old from the first registration date. As good as new. The exterior and interior are in immaculate condition.
5 – A very difficult grade to obtain, the unit will be in near perfect condition with very minor imperfections.
4.5 – A very high grade that you can be confident in. The car may have some very slight imperfections in the body work. Mileage will be higher than a grade 5.
4– The exterior may have some small scratches and dents. The car is in above average condition, and often has maintenance records. Will only need minor maintenance/repairs if any at all.
3.5 – This is the most common auction grade and the range of condition is very wide. We recommend getting a third party, professional pre bid inspection on all vehicles, but especially grades 3.5 and lower to confirm a vehicle’s condition. Will need standard maintenance and may need minor repairs.
RA – A car that has had MINOR accident damage and has been repaired well. Aside from the minor damage and repair the condition can be as good as grade 4.5. Definitely worth an inspection!
3 – The exterior has many noticeable large scratches/scrapes, paint blemishes, and/or large dents. They will require body work and/or painting. The interior will likely have some combination of tears, cigarette burn marks, and/or stains. These vehicles will require repairs inside and out to varying degrees.
R – The car has accident history and the damage may or may have not been repaired. Like grade 3.5, the range of condition is very wide. We recommend getting an inspection. The inspectors will be able to tell us where and how severe the damage is. This is a grade often associated with drift and rally cars.
AUCTON SHEET ABBREVIATIONS
AC – Air conditioner
FA/AT – Automatic transmission
F5 – Manual (5-speed) transmission
PS – Power steering
SR – Sunroof
AW – Navigator
AAC – Climate control air conditioner
CA – Column automatic transmission
F6 – Manual (6-speed) transmission
PW – Power windows
TV – Television
KAWA – Leather seats
AIRBAGU – Airbag
E3 – Some dents which are barely visible.
A1 – A small fairly unnoticeable scratch which is the size of a thumb.
A2 – A more noticeable scratch which may polish out.
A3 – A deep scratch which is noticeable and may require paint.
U1 – A dent which is the size of a thumb.
U2 – A dent which is the size of a palm.
U3 – A dent which is more than size U2.
Y1 – A tear which is the size of a thumb.
Y2 – A tear which is the size of a palm.
Y3 – A tear which is more than size Y2.
W1 – A panel which has been repaired slightly, and is in good condition.
W2 – A panel which has been repaired slightly, and has a slightly wave.
W3 – A panel which has been repaired slightly, and has a conspicuous wave.
S1 – Rust which is the size of a fist.
S2 – Rust which is more than size S1.
C1 – Major rust corrosion which is the size of a fist.
C2 – Major rust corrosion which is more than size C1.
X – A panel which needs to be replaced.
XX – A panel which has been replaced.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR MY CAR TO ARRIVE?
"From purchase your vehicle will be moved from the auction house to a local shipping port from there it will be booked on to the next available vessel heading to the U.K The vehicle takes approximately 8-12 weeks via sea freight to land in the United kingdom."
WHAT'S THE BEST TIME TO LOOK ON THE AUCTIONS?
"Our website uploads new stock each day so always be sure to check daily to make sure you don't miss out. The busiest auction days are throughout the week. There are no auctions taking place on the Sunday."
CAN YOU TRANSLATE AN AUCTION SHEET FOR ME?
"Yes, for our users who are approved to bid we provide a free auction translation service. If you are registered but not yet a bidding member you can pay the deposit by clicking here."
DO I HAVE TO HANDLE THE IMPORT PAPERWORK?
"No, Gorilla Imports as your appointed importer will handle all paperwork relating to the vehicle. leaving you just to collect once the vehicle arrives."
CAN I REQUEST EXTRA PHOTOS?
"Yes, Gorilla imports is always working to provide the buyer with the best service, we have inspectors we can utilise at most USS auction houses, if a photo service is unavailable we may be able to request a telephone inspection on a certain vehicle, small fee's apply for both."
WILL I RECEIVE ANY MORE PHOTOS OF MY VEHICLE BEFORE DEPARTURE?
"Yes, once your vehicle reaches the nearest port in Japan, additional photos will be taken of your vehicle and forward on to yourself."
I'VE WON A VEHICLE AT AUCTION, WHAT HAPPENS NOW?
"Congratulations, upon winning your vehicle Gorilla Imports will invoice you via e-mail, once paid the vehicle will be moved to the closest shipping port to be booked for shipping."
WHEN WILL I FIND OUT IF I HAVE WON?
"Gorilla Imports will let you know as soon as possible, due to the time difference in Japan results are usually posted the next day."
WHEN DO I HAVE TO BID BY?
"We expect any bids to be entered before 10:00pm on the day prior to the auction. any bids placed after this time we cant guarantee will be placed. if a bid is urgent please contact us as soon as possible to avoid dissapointment."
DO YOU OFFER WARRANTY/GUARANTEE ON VEHICLES PURCHASED FROM AUCTION?
"As we are an import service we are unable to offer warranty/guarantee's on vehicles purchased from auction, we will always try our best to outline every detail listed by the auction report in order to avoid disappointment."
