The Japanese are very well known as an ideal nation. The Japanese have no equal in making anything that is perfect and perfect, especially cars. They make everything with great care, starting with the car parts. A huge number of cars are made in Japan almost every year. Most Japanese people do not want to use a car after a year or two. Bought a new car. As a result, at the end of the year, many cars were frozen in Japan. Then the Japanese government took these cars to the auction house for auction. And these unused cars are called reconditioned cars after being repaired and released in the market. Cars used in Japan that are sold in other countries are much more reliable and dependable. Because the Japanese car is not very old or damaged. The cars can be easily driven for another 10/15 years even after being sold in other countries.

A view of an auction house in Japan

Auction Sheet:

All the details, including the reconditioned car picture, are written down on a piece of paper and put together in the auction house. So that anyone who reads the papers can quickly get a clear idea about the car. Because when the cars are put up for auction, the time is much less. Due to a large number of cars, it does not take more than 2/3 minutes to see a car. But anyone can buy a car by looking at the auction sheet they make. Because the auction sheet is written with the exact description of the car.

The requirement of the auction sheet:

Many people may ask about auction sheets, why should I look at auction sheets? The auction sheet gives a detailed description of everything that you can buy a car by looking at it. If you see the auction sheet, you will not even need to look at your reconditioned car. The price of the car is determined based on the mileage of the car in the auction sheet. For example, if a car travels 50,000 km, it will cost more and a car with a mileage of 10,000 km will cost less. That is what happened in Japan, but when we talk about Bangladesh, we must say that when you look at the auction sheets in Bangladesh, you must check the credibility of the organization. Then maybe there will be no fear of being cheated.

An auction sheet translated into English

Reconditioned car grade explanation

Usually, the grading of the car on the auction sheet is based on three factors. Firstly exterior, secondly interior and thirdly mileage.

Exterior grade method

A, B, C, D refers to car dent, rubbing, or any other problem. A, B, C, D respectively indicate more problems than fewer problems of the car.

Grade A - Exterior looks brand new.

Grade B - A little stain but very easy to remove if it is B.

Grade C - If the car's exterior is in good condition but there are few burn marks, it will be Grade C.

Grade D - Finally grade D means that the condition of the exterior is very bad.

Grade S - Grade S refers to a brand new car. This S grade car looks brand new. In Bangladesh, S grade cars are mainly sold as brand new cars. Exterior grades are also determined by a few more characters -

A- No stains on the top of the car

U - If there is any kind of hole in the car

B - If some holes are seen with spots

W - light work is done in the car

S-rust (orange)

C-Corrosion (rusted metal parts)

P-colored spots

H-color rising

XX - Replacing the panel

X - No parts need to be replaced

Pieces of stone in G-glass

If Y-cracked anything is seen

E-toll eating

A perfectly made auction sheet

Interior grading system

Grade A - This grade means no parts were lost inside the vehicle. All parts are in stock.

Grade B - This grade car is pretty good. No paint, dents or repairs will be required.

Grade C - may require minor repairs. Such as- cigarette burn marks, food stains, any screw holes, etc. may be present.

Grade D - This grade car is pretty bad. Blemishes, burns, or other spots can be noticed.

Grade E - A car in very bad condition is dropped to Grade E. The dashboard is broken, the seats are worn out and many repairs may be required.

Mileage grade method

Grade 7, 8, 9, or S- These are graded cars that are new and are sold at auction with only delivery mileage.

Grade 6- This grade is given for new vehicles but the delivery mileage is a bit higher. Mileage is up to a maximum of 30,000 km. Grade 6 is not given if there is any kind of stain. That means you can't tell with the naked eye whether the car is old or new.

Grade 5 - This grade is given to vehicles with a maximum mileage of 50,000 km. The two may have one accent mark. You can safely run for 5 years.

Grade 4.5- The condition of the car is excellent but the mileage is over 1 lakh

Grade 4- The condition of the car is quite good and quite reliable. But mileage is not a problem (more or less). The cars that pass the field test in the eyes of the veterans are thrown in this grade.

Grade 3.5 - A lot is done in cars like Grade 4 but some work may be needed on the colors and panels.

Grade 3- Color and panel work should be done on an emergency basis or panel should be changed on an emergency basis. The terms and duration are the same as grade 3 but the mileage is much higher.

Grade 2- Bad condition cars are dropped to Grade 2. This grade refers to the deplorable condition of the car. Holes, erosion, etc. indicate serious problems in this grade. If you are looking for a classic or a bus or a truck, you can choose from this grade.

Grade 1 can be of two types-

Grade 0, A, R, RA - These vehicles have a history of previous repairs. The auction will mention fixing the inside panel of the car. These repairs may be less and maybe more.

 Exterior view of an auction house in Japan

About 50% of the Japanese cars that come to Bangladesh are either reconditioned cars or cheap old ones. Sad but it is true! In today's article, we have tried to give some information so that no one is cheated while going to buy a reconditioned car. People don't buy cars every year. We are trying to buy and drive your hobby car so that you get satisfaction in your mind. Buy a hobby car by understanding the condition of the car and at the right price.