In the past, anyone interested in purchasing a used car through auctions had to physically visit auction venues, wait for their preferred category, and manually place bids — often spending an entire day in the process. Thankfully, with today’s technology, RK Autos makes it possible for you to participate in Japan’s largest auto auctions without ever leaving your home.
Online auto auctions offer a faster, simpler, and more accessible way to buy high-quality used vehicles. Japan has numerous auction houses, each operating on specific days and regions, making it nearly impossible for individuals to attend them all in person. Without expert help, buyers could easily miss out on great opportunities.
RK Autos solves this problem for you. Our experienced bidding team monitors thousands of vehicles daily to ensure you never miss a car that matches your requirements. Our seamless online auction platform and management system are designed to make your experience easy, transparent, and worry-free. With RK Autos, you can trust that you’re getting the best possible deal on a car that suits your needs — all without the stress of navigating complex auction procedures yourself.
AUCTION GRADE
S
New
5
Same as New
4.5
Excellent grade with almost no issue
4
Great grade with minor issues only
3.5
Good grade with some issues that may need repair
3
Average grade with issues to fix
2
Bad grade
1
Engine swap or has been under water
*
Non running car, needs a forklift to be moved. But also mentioned for any motorbike or machinery
R or O
Accident history repaired. Repaired parts are mostly informed on auction sheet
RA
Minor accident repaired (core support or back panel only)
RB
Heavy repair (till inner panel or floor)
RC
Pillar or frame has been changed/repaired
R2
Accident history and mostly rust or corrosion issue
INSIDE GRAD
A
Excellent interior condition
B
Good or average condition with imperfections
C
Good condition with some imperfections
D
Bad interior condition
DETAILED BODY CONDITION
1
Minor, almost not noticeable (eg A1, U1)
2
Small but noticeable (eg A2, U2)
3
Average or big (eg A3, U3)
4
Big (Japanese kanji for "big")
VEHICLE OPTIONS
SR
Sunroof
AW
Alloy Wheel
PS
Power Steering
PW
Power Window
カワor革
Leather Seats
TV
TV
ナビ
Navigation System
エアB
Airbag
TRANSMISSION
Menual
F5, F6, MT, 5MT, 6MT
Auto
AT, FA, FAT, CVT
BIDDING RESULTS
BOUGHT
A vehicle removed from auction by the seller during the process.
SOLD
Car purchased by someone before you in the auction.
PASSED
The bids do not reach the reserve price set by sellers.
IN NESOLDGOTIATION
A passed vehicle sold after negotiation on price.
REMOVED
A vehicle removed from auction by the seller during the process.
Disclaimer
RK Autos acts solely as a facilitator, helping customers access and purchase used vehicles from reputable auction houses in Japan. We do not conduct auctions ourselves nor on behalf of any other party. All auction houses featured on our platform are independent organizations and operate separately from RK Autos.
TYPES OF AUCTION SHEET
Below are examples of the auction sheets used by the main auction houses with the key areas translated into English.