Understand grade 5, 4.5, 4, 3.5, R, interior grade, exterior grade, and why Dean still checks photos before bid.
Auction guide
A buyer-friendly guide to Japanese auction grades, sheets, bidding decisions, and export checks before payment.
Auction knowledge
Read the auction story before you chase the lowest bid.
A good auction decision is not only price. It is grade, chassis, repair history, photos, destination rules, freight timing, and staff confirmation.
Review scratches, dents, paint marks, repair signs, undercarriage notes, mileage, chassis and equipment remarks.
Compare mileage against age, engine size, usage type, country rules and expected resale value.
Dean checks destination eligibility, inspection needs, shipping route and document requirements before commitment.
Practice with real listings
Open inspected stock Compare real photos, grade and mileage.
New6TOYOTA HILUX
2026 · 26 km
Auction grade: 5
Numeric grades (such as 3.5 or 4) and letter grades (such as R or RA) use the issuing auction house’s condition scale. Ask Dean for the original sheet and translated condition and repair notes before deciding.
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USD 30,467 FOB price
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New6HONDA STEPWAGON SPADA
2026 · 17 km
Auction grade: S
Numeric grades (such as 3.5 or 4) and letter grades (such as R or RA) use the issuing auction house’s condition scale. Ask Dean for the original sheet and translated condition and repair notes before deciding.
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Gasoline1500Automatic TransmissionTransmission4WDDrivetrain7 SeatsSeating
USD 21,162 FOB price
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SOLD6ROLLS-ROYCE GHOST II
2026 · 77 km
Auction grade: S
Numeric grades (such as 3.5 or 4) and letter grades (such as R or RA) use the issuing auction house’s condition scale. Ask Dean for the original sheet and translated condition and repair notes before deciding.
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Gasoline6748Automatic TransmissionTransmission2WDDrivetrain5 SeatsSeating
SOLD Not available for purchase
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SOLD6TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 250
2026 · 13,755 km
Auction grade: 4.5
Numeric grades (such as 3.5 or 4) and letter grades (such as R or RA) use the issuing auction house’s condition scale. Ask Dean for the original sheet and translated condition and repair notes before deciding.
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Diesel2800Automatic TransmissionTransmission4WDDrivetrain7 SeatsSeating
SOLD Not available for purchase
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