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Is Auction Sheet Translation Free? (Yes — Here's Where)
Short answer: Yes, auction sheet translation can be completely free: a tool built for Japanese auction sheets reads the grade, mileage, damage and inspector's comments from a photo at no cost and no signup. Paid services (typically $5–$15) mostly charge for verification and history, not the translation itself.
Short answer: translation is free if you use the right tool. Here's the full picture.
What's free
The auction sheet translator translates a sheet from a photo for $0 — grade, interior grade, mileage, damage-map codes and inspector's comments, all in plain English. No account, no email, no card.
What costs money elsewhere
- Basic translation at some services: around $5.
- "Deeper" scans with a risk audit and history: around $15.
- Hand translation by a person: more, and slower.
The translation portion of those is available free.
See for yourself — translate and verify a sheet at the free translator.
What's genuinely worth paying for
Not the translation — the verification. The Kensacheck report pulls the original auction record for the chassis so you can confirm the grade, mileage and comments are genuine, plus PPSR/NEVDIS for Australian buyers. A translated fake is still a fake — see how auction sheets get faked.
So, free or paid?
- Reading the sheet: free.
- Confirming it's real: worth a few dollars.
Both matter; only one should cost you. More: free vs paid auction sheet translation.
FAQ
Is auction sheet translation free?
Yes — the translator does it free from a photo, no signup.
Why do some sites charge for it?
They often bundle verification and history, or translate by hand. The translation alone can be free.
What should I pay for?
Verification against the original auction record — the step that protects your money.
Ready to check a car? Pull the original Japanese auction sheet and your Australian PPSR & NEVDIS check in one report — verify a chassis number.