Guide
How to Translate a Toyota Auction Sheet
Short answer: To translate a Toyota auction sheet, photograph the whole page and upload it to a tool built for Japanese auction sheets. It reads the grade, interior grade, mileage, damage-map codes and inspector's comments for any Toyota — Hiace, Land Cruiser, Corolla, Aqua, Alphard and more — and returns them in plain English.
Toyota is the most-imported Japanese brand into Australia, so Toyota auction sheets are the ones buyers most often need translated. The format is the same across models — only the details change.
What to look for on a Toyota sheet
- High-demand models (Hiace, Land Cruiser, Alphard) attract doctored sheets, so translation and verification matter.
- Mileage on commercial Toyotas (Hiace, vans) is worth scrutinising — see odometer tampering and structural damage.
- R/RA grades on a Land Cruiser or Hiace flag accident repair — a big deal on a workhorse.
- Inspector's comments often note prior use (rental, fleet, commercial), which the grade alone won't tell you.
Translate your Toyota sheet
- Photograph the whole sheet, comments included.
- Upload it to the auction sheet translator, or snap it with Scan / take a photo.
- Read the grade, mileage, damage and comments in English.
Verify a sheet as you translate it: upload your Toyota's sheet to the auction sheet translator — free.
Model guides: Hiace import guide, Land Cruiser import guide, Alphard vs Vellfire, Corolla Touring Hybrid import.
Why generic translation isn't enough for a Toyota
A literal translation of a Hiace sheet won't flag a "W" on a repaired panel or an R grade. The auction sheet translator is built for the format, and Kensacheck checks the chassis against the original auction record so a popular, in-demand Toyota isn't sold to you on a faked sheet.
FAQ
Can I translate a Hiace or Land Cruiser auction sheet?
Yes — the translator works for any Toyota (and any Japanese make) from a photo.
Are Toyota sheets ever faked?
Popular Toyotas are prime targets. Translate and verify against the original record before you bid.
Ready to check a car? Pull the original Japanese auction sheet and your Australian PPSR & NEVDIS check in one report — check your auction sheet.