Guide
How to Translate an Auction Sheet Without Paying
Short answer: To translate an auction sheet without paying, upload a photo to a free tool built for Japanese auction sheets. It reads the grade, interior grade, mileage, damage-map codes and inspector's comments and returns them in plain English — no fee, no signup.
Agents and sellers sometimes offer to translate the sheet "as a service," and third-party sites charge $5–$15. You don't need either. Here's the free route.
Translate it yourself, free
- Get a clear photo of the whole sheet (agents will send one on request).
- Upload it to the free auction sheet translator, or snap it with Scan / take a photo.
- Read the grade, mileage, damage and inspector's comments in plain English.
Verify a sheet without a subscription: upload a photo to the free translator.
Why doing it yourself is better than a seller's translation
A seller has an interest in the sale. An independent read of the sheet — and, better, a check against the original auction record — is neutral. Translating it yourself for free removes the middleman. See buying through an auction agent.
The only thing worth paying for
Not the translation — the verification. A doctored sheet reads fine once translated. The paid Kensacheck report pulls the original record for the chassis and confirms the grade, mileage and comments are genuine, plus PPSR/NEVDIS for Australia. See how auction sheets get faked.
FAQ
Do I have to pay to translate an auction sheet?
No. The translator does it free, from a photo, with no signup.
Should I just let the agent translate it?
You can, but an independent free translation — and a check against the original record — is more neutral.
What's the point of the paid report then?
It verifies the sheet is genuine, which a translation alone can't do.
Ready to check a car? Pull the original Japanese auction sheet and your Australian PPSR & NEVDIS check in one report — verify auction sheet.