About Online Vehicle Auctions

In the past, to purchases vehicles at auction, someone had to attend and physically make the bid. These auctions were often time-consuming and there was difficulty understanding the whole process. It was difficult to see which vehicles were available at the many auctions selling cars throughout Japan. There were also difficulties getting all the information in a timely manner. Customers often missed out on vehicles.

With advancements in technology, prospective customers can now utilize online technologies to get detailed information about available vehicles. As well, bidding can now be done with ease. As a result, automotive enthusiasts and importers outside of Japan now regularly bid on and purchase vehicles from Japanese auctions. This is facilitated through an agent that provides access to such auctions using an online system.

Online auction systems have  many advantages for customers wishing to utilize such a system. For instance, importers can now view information and pictures of vehicles from multiple auction sites across Japan quickly and simultaneously. This helps ensure that customers don’t miss out on any cars of interest. It is now easy to get detailed information prior to the auction, allowing for fully informed decisions about bidding. Additionally, since vehicle auctions are held across all parts of Japan throughout any given week, customers can now easily bid at any of these.

Japan Auto Connect uses an auction system portal that allows customers to view ALL vehicles available throughout dealer auctions in Japan. Our staff manually bids on ALL customers’ vehicles to ensure the best possible price for our customers. As well, customers can use the One Price feature through our auction portal to access over 300,000 stock vehicles available throughout Japan.

What is an Online Vehicle Auction?

Not a long time back, people looking for used cars from auctions had to visit the auction sites physically, wait for the category of their choice, bid manually and repeat the process until they land up with a car. But now, due to the presence of online industry, the importers don’t have to go through this process physically as they can access the auctions online through services providers.

Online auctions save you from a lot of complications and troubles, as understanding the auction procedures is not an easy task. Firstly, there are a lot of auction houses in Japan, and the auctions are categorized on regional and other basis, with specific times scheduled for each. A person cannot be practically present at all auction sites and can miss out on ideal cars.

Through online auction services, you can be assured that none of the cars that falls into your desired category is not completely missed out, whereas the personnel responsible for bidding on your behalf are well trained specifically for this job so you can get the best used car based on your criteria. Moreover, the bidding management system we use ensures that the process is flawless and convenient for you.

Understanding Auction Sheets and Grading

All Japanese auctions use Auction Sheets to provide information about all auctioned vehicles. Although their format may vary slightly, depending on the auctioning authority, they basically provide the same information. The Auction Sheets include an overall Grade for the exterior and interior of a given unit. In addition, they contain other detailed information about a vehicle. These include any extra features or sales points the car may have, as well as defects and flaws such as scratches and dents. Auction Sheets are an invaluable tool in making informed decisions about vehicle purchases. They are based on an assessment performed by an independent authority, making them a relatively accurate and unbiased appraisal of a vehicle’s condition.

Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding Auction Sheets or Grading.

TYPES OF AUCTION SHEETS

Auction sheets are an exceedingly important and reliable document that provide complete information of a unit (car), covering everything from scratches to major dents.  They are created by an independent authority providing a fairly unbiased assessment of the car. 

Interior Grade