Guide
Free Auction Sheet Translation for Importers and Buyers
Short answer: Importers and private buyers can translate every Japanese auction sheet free before bidding: upload a photo to a purpose-built tool and get the grade, mileage, damage-map codes and inspector's comments in plain English. Translation is free; verifying the sheet against the original auction record is the paid, optional step.
If you're importing from Japan, you'll see a lot of auction sheets. Paying to translate each one adds up fast — so don't.
Translate every sheet free
Before each bid, run the sheet through the free auction sheet translator:
- Grade and interior grade explained.
- Mileage at auction.
- Damage map decoded by location.
- Inspector's comments in plain English.
No signup, no per-sheet fee, on phone or computer — ideal when an agent sends sheets on short notice. See translate an auction sheet on your phone.
Verify a sheet before you bid: upload a photo to the free translator.
Why this matters more for importers
You're often buying unseen, on someone else's word. A free, independent translation of every sheet — instead of relying on a seller's summary — keeps you objective across dozens of cars. And on the ones you're serious about, verify against the original auction record before committing.
Free to translate, cheap to verify
Translation is free. For the cars you'll actually bid on, the Kensacheck report pulls the original record for the chassis and confirms the grade, mileage and comments are genuine, plus PPSR/NEVDIS for Australia. One doctored sheet costs far more than a report — see five checks before your deposit.
FAQ
Can importers translate auction sheets for free?
Yes — the translator is free with no signup and no per-sheet fee.
How many sheets can I translate?
As many as you like — translation is free.
When should I pay?
On the cars you'll bid on — to verify the sheet against the original auction record.
Ready to check a car? Pull the original Japanese auction sheet and your Australian PPSR & NEVDIS check in one report — verify auction sheet.