ABOUT AUTO AUCTIONS
There are over 120 Auctions in Japan that brings weekly over 150,000 all types of used vehicles.
All the vehicle trading companies including export companies here in Japan buy their vehicles mainly from
these Auctions.

VEHICLE HAS INSPECTION
All vehicles must be first inspected by the auctioneer before they can be auctioned. Because the reputation
of an auction house is in its accuracy of assessing a vehicle’s condition, they strive to give fair inspections.
When they inspect, they use a form called an ‘Inspection Sheet & Vehicle Photos’. In general, you will find the following:

• Vehicle’s Data (First registration of Year & Month, chassis number, original mileage (Km), etc.)
• Any structural damage.
• Any cosmetic damage.
• Any mechanical damage.
• The vehicle’s conditions grading (Vehicle Conditions Overall Grading & Exterior / Interior Grading).
• The vehicle’s Equipment’s (E.g., back camera, alloy wheels, etc.).
• Assessor’s Notes (written in Japanese – you can get it translated from ABE JAPAN sales staff)

Take the time to look at Auto Auctions Inspection Sheet Samples in English for more information.
Remember to make sure you bidding agent takes the time to double check a car you want to bid on. Auto
auctions allow members to examine cars on the day of the auction before bidding begins.

BENEFITS BUYING YOUR VEHICLE DIRECT FROM AUTO AUCTIONS

• Safe way to buy as you’re getting transparent independent reviews of car’s condition, original mileage, etc.
• Save you time on searching because there are huge selections available.
• Often give much more competitive prices.

HOW TO BECOME A FREE MEMBER TO BID & BUY YOUR VEHICLE DIRECT FROM AUTO AUCTIONS
Please fill the inquiry form and one of ABE JAPAN INTERNATIONAL Sales Staff will contact you.