Friday 3rd of September 2010
Auctions
The following information only applies for Japanese Imports

Phoenix Imports Australia have given customers the following details so that they know what they are looking at when Importing a car from Japan.

Firstly we have given you online access to Auctions in Japan. Please refer to the following Auction Links and view the online Auctions in Japan.
We have access to all the current auctions in Japan and have now given you the opportunity to view two popular auctions.

If any particular vehicle interests you please email us the Lot number of the vehicle and we can find out a bit more about the vehicle and then help arrange in importing the vehicle if needed.

The Auction House Links are as follows:
1. USS auctions    UserID- s68683
2. Global Auction    User ID- V15538

Auctions sheets and how to interpret them. (Please refer to Auction sheet below)

Auction Sheet Explanations:
AC or A/C - Air Conditioner
AAC: Climate Control Air
AT: Automatic Transmission
MT: Manual Transmission
SR: Sun Roof
AW: Alloy Wheels
PS: Power Steering
PW: Power Windows
TV: Television
??: Navigation
?: Leather Seats
??B: Air Bags

Damage Explanations:
A1: small scratch
A2: medium size scratch
A3: large scratch.
U1: small dent
U2: medium size dent
U3: large dent
W1: little waviness
W2: Some waviness
W3: Much waviness
XX: replaced part

Auction Grading System
Exterior Auction Grades
S - Exterior is perfect, Straight out of the factory.
6 - Exterior is in near perfect. Vehicle has been on the road. Nearly in the same condition as a factory car.
5 - Exterior is excellent. No damage, but perhaps a little dusty. No parts changed.Some cleaning might be required.
4 - Exterior is in good condition. Very small damage (minor)
3 - Exterior is in average condition. Can have larger scratches and dents. Needs some work done.
2 - Exterior is in very bad condition. Car might need some work done.
1 - Vehicle has been modified for race purposes. Car can be damaged due to weather conditions.
Interior Auction grades:
A - Interior is in excellent condition. Interior is slightly dirty.
B - Interior is in good condition.Minor interior damage eg. Cigarette burn to the seats
C - Interior is in average condition. Seats have been worn etc.
D - Interior not in very good condition. Might need replacing.
E - Interior is in very bad condition. Interior will need maintenance.
*** - An accident vehicle that needs repair.....
RA (OA) - Chassis has had very slight damage.
R, (A or O) - Chassis has been damaged.

Some terms when importing
Terms and Shipping
C&F (Car and Freight)
CIF (Car, Insurance, Freight)
FOB (Not Including Freight or Insurance)
LHD (Left Hand Drive)
M3 (Cubic Meter)
RHD (Right Hand Drive)
T.T. (Telegraphic Transfer)
USD (United States Dollar)
AUD ( Australian dollars)
Yen (Japanese Currency)

Hope the Auction Sheets and Information above Help you make a informed choice when deciding to Import a Car from Japan.

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