{"id":55590,"date":"2026-02-22T18:30:49","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T17:30:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toprankeurope.com\/?p=55590"},"modified":"2026-02-22T18:52:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T17:52:35","slug":"what-is-a-r-grade-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toprankeurope.com\/fr\/what-is-a-r-grade-car\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a R grade car ?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"55590\" class=\"elementor elementor-55590\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8cbc6e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d8cbc6e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31ce1bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"31ce1bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- TOPRANK EUROPE \u2013 NEWS & TOPICS (Elementor HTML widget) -->\n<style>\n  :root{\n    --tre-bg:#0B0B0E;\n    --tre-surface:#12131A;\n    --tre-surface2:#161826;\n    --tre-border:rgba(255,255,255,.08);\n    --tre-text:#EDEDED;\n    --tre-muted:rgba(237,237,237,.72);\n    --tre-red:#C8161D; 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color:var(--tre-muted);}\n\n  \/* SOURCES *\/\n  .tre-sources a{color:rgba(214,179,90,.95); text-decoration:none;}\n  .tre-sources a:hover{text-decoration:underline;}\n  .tre-mono{font-family: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, \"Liberation Mono\", \"Courier New\", monospace;}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"tre-article\">\n  <div class=\"tre-wrap\">\n\n    <!-- HERO -->\n    <div class=\"tre-hero\">\n      <div class=\"tre-heroInner\">\n        <div class=\"tre-kicker\">News & Topics \u2022 Japan Auto Auctions \u2022 Repair History<\/div>\n        <h1 class=\"tre-h1\">Japanese Auction \u201cR Grade\u201d explained (R \/ RA)<br\/>What triggers \u4fee\u5fa9\u6b74, why it varies by auction house, and how we source safely<\/h1>\n        <p class=\"tre-sub\">\n          The Japanese used vehicle auction market is famous for its structure and transparency. But one label still scares buyers:\n          <span class=\"tre-strong\">R grade<\/span> (and sometimes <span class=\"tre-strong\">RA grade<\/span>) \u2014 the repair-history category tied to\n          <span class=\"tre-strong\">structural (\u9aa8\u683c) repairs<\/span>.\n          This guide is built from documented standards used across major auction groups (USS \/ TAA \/ JAA and industry standards referenced by auctions)\n          and is written for buyers importing from Japan to Europe.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"tre-pillrow\">\n          <span class=\"tre-pill\"><b>Keywords:<\/b> R grade Japan auction, RA grade, \u4fee\u5fa9\u6b74, \u9aa8\u683c, auction sheet<\/span>\n          <span class=\"tre-pill\"><b>Also covered:<\/b> \uff0a \/ \uff04 \/ \uff03 mileage symbols<\/span>\n          <span class=\"tre-pill\"><b>B2B reality:<\/b> auctions are wholesale<\/span>\n          <span class=\"tre-pill\"><b>Toprank:<\/b> Japan presence + Europe company<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"tre-facts\">\n          <div class=\"tre-fact\">\n            <div class=\"tre-factTop\"><span class=\"tre-dot\"><\/span><div class=\"tre-factTitle\">R = repair history category (\u4fee\u5fa9\u6b74\u8eca)<\/div><\/div>\n            <p class=\"tre-factText\">It\u2019s mainly about structural (welded) \u201cskeleton\u201d parts \u2014 not cosmetic repairs.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"tre-fact\">\n            <div class=\"tre-factTop\"><span class=\"tre-dot\"><\/span><div class=\"tre-factTitle\">RA = \u201cminor repair history\u201d (auction-dependent)<\/div><\/div>\n            <p class=\"tre-factText\">Some auctions distinguish lighter structural work (e.g., core support) from heavier repairs.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"tre-fact\">\n            <div class=\"tre-factTop\"><span class=\"tre-dot\"><\/span><div class=\"tre-factTitle\">Different auctions can label differently<\/div><\/div>\n            <p class=\"tre-factText\">Rules and strictness vary across groups; reading the sheet notes matters more than one letter.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"tre-fact\">\n            <div class=\"tre-factTop\"><span class=\"tre-dot\"><\/span><div class=\"tre-factTitle\">Mileage symbols have official meanings<\/div><\/div>\n            <p class=\"tre-factText\">\uff0a \/ \uff04 \/ \uff03 are used to disclose tampering, replacement with proof, or unknown mileage.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"tre-ctas\">\n          <a class=\"tre-btn tre-btnPrimary\" href=\"\/fr\/auction-purchase\/\">Auction purchase service<\/a>\n          <a class=\"tre-btn\" href=\"\/fr\/japan-purchase-service\/\">Japan purchase service<\/a>\n          <a class=\"tre-btn\" href=\"\/fr\/contact\/\">Contact Toprank Europe<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- CONTENT -->\n    <div class=\"tre-content\">\n\n      <!-- TOC -->\n      <aside class=\"tre-toc\" aria-label=\"Table of contents\">\n        <div class=\"tre-tocTitle\">On this page<\/div>\n        <a href=\"#meaning\">1) What R and RA mean<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#skeleton\">2) What is \u201c\u9aa8\u683c\u201d (structural skeleton)<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#triggers\">3) What triggers \u4fee\u5fa9\u6b74 (repair history)<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#cardsize\">4) The \u201ccard-size\u201d threshold<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#diff\">5) Why grading can differ by auction house<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#r-vs-ra\">6) R vs RA: how to think about severity<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#sheet\">7) Reading the auction sheet like a pro<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#symbols\">8) Mileage symbols \uff0a \/ \uff04 \/ \uff03<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#dollar\">9) How to get \u201c$\u201d mileage (documents)<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#b2b\">10) Wholesale reality & claim rules<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#toprank\">11) Why Toprank Europe<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#sources\">Japanese sources<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a>\n      <\/aside>\n\n      <main class=\"tre-main\">\n\n        <section id=\"meaning\">\n          <h2 class=\"tre-h2\">1) What R and RA mean <span>in Japanese auctions<\/span><\/h2>\n          <p class=\"tre-p\">\n            In the Japanese auction ecosystem, <span class=\"tre-strong\">R<\/span> is a designation used for\n            <span class=\"tre-strong\">\u4fee\u5fa9\u6b74\u8eca<\/span> (repair-history vehicles). Some groups also use <span class=\"tre-strong\">RA<\/span> to identify\n            <span class=\"tre-strong\">lighter \/ minor structural repair history<\/span> \u2014 but the exact line between R and RA can vary by auction group and internal manuals.\n          <\/p>\n          <p class=\"tre-p\">\n            The most important mindset: <span class=\"tre-strong\">R\/RA is not a \u201cbeauty grade\u201d<\/span>. It\u2019s a disclosure category for structural history.\n            A car can look perfect and still be R\/RA if structural criteria are met, and a car can look rough without being R\/RA if damage is cosmetic.\n          <\/p>\n\n          <div class=\"tre-callout\" style=\"margin-top:12px;\">\n            <h3>Marketing truth you can tell clients (and it\u2019s accurate)<\/h3>\n            <p>\n              R\/RA does not automatically mean \u201cbad car\u201d. It means \u201cverify the story\u201d. The sheet diagram + inspector notes decide whether it\u2019s a smart buy or an expensive mistake.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n        <section id=\"skeleton\">\n          <h2 class=\"tre-h2\">2) What is \u201c\u9aa8\u683c\u201d <span>the structural skeleton<\/span><\/h2>\n          <p class=\"tre-p\">\n            The core definition behind repair history in Japan focuses on damage and repairs to the vehicle\u2019s\n            <span class=\"tre-strong\">structural skeleton (\u9aa8\u683c)<\/span> \u2014 typically welded sections that define alignment, crash structure, and cabin integrity.\n            Bolt-on panels (hood, doors, fenders, bumpers) are generally not \u201crepair history\u201d by themselves.\n          <\/p>\n\n          <table class=\"tre-compare\" role=\"table\" aria-label=\"Bolt-on vs structural (concept)\">\n            <thead>\n              <tr>\n                <th>Category<\/th>\n                <th>Examples<\/th>\n                <th>Repair history (\u4fee\u5fa9\u6b74)?<\/th>\n              <\/tr>\n            <\/thead>\n            <tbody>\n              <tr>\n                <td>Bolt-on exterior parts<\/td>\n                <td>Fenders, doors, hood, trunk lid, bumpers<\/td>\n                <td>Usually <span class=\"tre-strong\">No<\/span> (unless structural areas underneath are affected)<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td>Structural (\u9aa8\u683c) areas<\/td>\n                <td>Side members, cross members, pillars, floor, core support, rear panel<\/td>\n                <td>Often <span class=\"tre-strong\">Yes<\/span> if repaired\/replaced\/straightened per criteria<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n            <\/tbody>\n          <\/table>\n\n          <p class=\"tre-p\" style=\"margin-top:10px;\">\n            Practical example: replacing a fender does not create repair history. But if the impact pushed into the inner structure (inside panel \/ side member \/ core support),\n            the car can be classified as repair history.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/section>\n\n        <section id=\"triggers\">\n          <h2 class=\"tre-h2\">3) What triggers \u4fee\u5fa9\u6b74 <span>in real inspection protocols<\/span><\/h2>\n          <p class=\"tre-p\">\n            According to published auction rules, repair history is typically judged when a vehicle has suffered damage to\n            structural areas defined by industry standards (\u516c\u6b63\u53d6\u5f15\u5354\u8b70\u4f1a\/JAAI references) and has evidence of\n            <span class=\"tre-strong\">repair, straightening, or replacement<\/span>.\n          <\/p>\n\n          <div class=\"tre-divider\"><\/div>\n\n          <ul class=\"tre-list\">\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">Replacement of a structural member<\/span> (welded structural part replaced)<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">Straightening \/ pulling \/ welding evidence<\/span> on structural areas (repair traces)<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">Structural impact traces<\/span> that exceed defined thresholds (see \u201ccard-size\u201d rule below)<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n\n          <div class=\"tre-callout\" style=\"margin-top:12px;\">\n            <h3>Why some R\/RA cars drive perfectly fine<\/h3>\n            <p>\n              The category is conservative: some repairs (especially light front-end core support work) can be done to a high standard without affecting drivability.\n              But you must verify which structural area was involved and how it was repaired.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n        <section id=\"cardsize\">\n          <h2 class=\"tre-h2\">4) The \u201ccard-size\u201d threshold <span>why small dents aren\u2019t always \u4fee\u5fa9\u6b74<\/span><\/h2>\n          <p class=\"tre-p\">\n            A key nuance in Japan\u2019s repair-history judgement is the \u201cdamage size threshold\u201d.\n            The Automobile Fair Trade Council (AFTC) published an update describing that across structural parts,\n            damage exceeding <span class=\"tre-strong\">card size<\/span> is judged as repair history, and smaller damage may not be (depending on the part and context).\n          <\/p>\n\n          <div class=\"tre-callout\" style=\"margin-top:12px;\">\n            <h3>What this means for buyers<\/h3>\n            <p>\n              A tiny mark on a cross member from towing\/jacking might not trigger repair history.\n              But a larger deformation, replacement, or repair trace will. This helps avoid labeling harmless \u201csmall marks\u201d as serious structural history.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n        <section id=\"diff\">\n          <h2 class=\"tre-h2\">5) Why grading can differ by auction house <span>(USS vs TAA vs JAA, etc.)<\/span><\/h2>\n          <p class=\"tre-p\">\n            Your research is correct: the foundation is industry standards (JAAI\/AFTC references), but each auction house also has\n            <span class=\"tre-strong\">its own manuals, inspector training, and operational nuance<\/span>.\n            That\u2019s why the same car can appear \u201cmore strict\u201d at one venue and \u201cmore flexible\u201d at another \u2014 even when the underlying definition is shared.\n          <\/p>\n\n          <ul class=\"tre-list\">\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">USS<\/span> publicly states it uses strict internal inspection standards with trained in-house inspectors and a 10-step evaluation approach.<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">TAA<\/span> is widely perceived as conservative and detailed in notes (especially around repair quality and condition comments).<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">JAA \/ HAA<\/span> documentation examples show clear handling of mileage symbols and sheet notation rules.<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n\n          <div class=\"tre-callout\" style=\"margin-top:12px;\">\n            <h3>Professional buyer rule<\/h3>\n            <p>\n              Don\u2019t argue about the \u201cletter\u201d. Read the <span class=\"tre-strong\">diagram + Japanese comments<\/span>. That\u2019s where the real condition story lives.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n        <section id=\"r-vs-ra\">\n          <h2 class=\"tre-h2\">6) R vs RA <span>how to think about severity<\/span><\/h2>\n          <p class=\"tre-p\">\n            In many auction contexts, <span class=\"tre-strong\">RA<\/span> is used to separate\n            <span class=\"tre-strong\">minor structural repairs<\/span> from broader repair-history cases classified as R.\n            A common example is \u201cfront-end\u201d structural work where the core support area is repaired\/replaced, while the deeper side members are intact.\n          <\/p>\n\n          <table class=\"tre-compare\" role=\"table\" aria-label=\"R vs RA decision thinking\">\n            <thead>\n              <tr>\n                <th>Category<\/th>\n                <th>Typical interpretation<\/th>\n                <th>Buyer mindset<\/th>\n              <\/tr>\n            <\/thead>\n            <tbody>\n              <tr>\n                <td>RA (minor repair history)<\/td>\n                <td>Lighter structural work (often front-end peripheral structure)<\/td>\n                <td>Can be a value buy if repair quality is proven and price is disciplined<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td>R (repair history)<\/td>\n                <td>Broader structural involvement or unknown repair scope<\/td>\n                <td>Needs deeper review; avoid \u201ccheap temptation\u201d without evidence<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n            <\/tbody>\n          <\/table>\n\n          <p class=\"tre-p\" style=\"margin-top:10px;\">\n            Reality: even within RA or R, the range is wide. That\u2019s why we treat R\/RA as \u201cscreen + verify\u201d, not as automatic buy or automatic reject.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/section>\n\n        <section id=\"sheet\">\n          <h2 class=\"tre-h2\">7) Reading the auction sheet like a pro <span>the parts that matter most<\/span><\/h2>\n          <p class=\"tre-p\">\n            If you only remember one thing: for R\/RA cars, the \u201cgrade\u201d is less important than the\n            <span class=\"tre-strong\">structural story written on the sheet<\/span>.\n          <\/p>\n\n          <ul class=\"tre-list\">\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">Inspector comments (Japanese):<\/span> often mention repair areas, quality, corrosion holes, disaster flags, or warning lights.<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">Damage diagram:<\/span> look for repair marks (W), replacement (X\/XX), corrosion (C), rust (S), etc.<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">Consistency check:<\/span> does the diagram match photos? does the story match mileage and age?<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n\n          <div class=\"tre-callout\" style=\"margin-top:12px;\">\n            <h3>Toprank screening mindset<\/h3>\n            <p>\n              We avoid \u201ccheap cars that become expensive\u201d \u2014 heavy rust, hidden structural work, poor repairs, or unclear history.\n              The goal is to buy the right example, not the lowest hammer price.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n        <section id=\"symbols\">\n          <h2 class=\"tre-h2\">8) Mileage symbols <span>\uff0a \/ \uff04 \/ \uff03<\/span><\/h2>\n          <p class=\"tre-p\">\n            Japanese auction sheets sometimes place a symbol next to mileage. These are not \u201copinions\u201d; they are disclosure flags used in the industry.\n            Your deep-search summary matches published documentation examples.\n          <\/p>\n\n          <table class=\"tre-compare\" role=\"table\" aria-label=\"Mileage symbols\">\n            <thead>\n              <tr>\n                <th>Symbol<\/th>\n                <th>Meaning (industry usage)<\/th>\n                <th>What it usually implies<\/th>\n              <\/tr>\n            <\/thead>\n            <tbody>\n              <tr>\n                <td class=\"tre-strong\">\uff0a<\/td>\n                <td>Odometer rollback\/tampering confirmed OR meter replaced without sufficient proof<\/td>\n                <td>Highest resale trust impact; usually avoided for \u201ccollector\u201d targets<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td class=\"tre-strong\">\uff04<\/td>\n                <td>Meter replaced with documented proof (records showing replacement and mileage at replacement)<\/td>\n                <td>Not \u201cunknown\u201d; it\u2019s \u201cdocumented replacement\u201d \u2014 still verify documents<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td class=\"tre-strong\">\uff03<\/td>\n                <td>Mileage unknown \/ cannot be verified (or meter not working)<\/td>\n                <td>Treat as unknown until evidence exists<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n            <\/tbody>\n          <\/table>\n\n          <p class=\"tre-p\" style=\"margin-top:10px;\">\n            Important nuance (your point): \u201cunknown mileage\u201d does not always mean \u201cfake mileage\u201d.\n            Sometimes it simply means the auction cannot label it as verified because the required paperwork is missing or incomplete.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/section>\n\n        <section id=\"dollar\">\n          <h2 class=\"tre-h2\">9) How to get \u201c$ mileage\u201d <span>what documents are typically required<\/span><\/h2>\n          <p class=\"tre-p\">\n            Your research summary is aligned with how auctions handle \u201c$\u201d:\n            the seller (often a dealership) must provide documentary proof of the meter replacement, including\n            <span class=\"tre-strong\">date<\/span> and <span class=\"tre-strong\">mileage at the time of replacement<\/span>.\n            If those documents do not meet the required standard, the auction may be forced to flag the mileage more conservatively.\n          <\/p>\n\n          <ul class=\"tre-list\">\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">Workshop\/dealer record<\/span> indicating meter replacement date and mileage<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">Traceable documentation<\/span> that can be audited (not just verbal explanation)<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">Consistency<\/span> with the auction sheet and any mileage-history database hits<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n\n          <div class=\"tre-callout\" style=\"margin-top:12px;\">\n            <h3>Buyer takeaway<\/h3>\n            <p>\n              \u201c$\u201d can be acceptable if paperwork is solid. But if you\u2019re buying for collector-grade resale, we still recommend choosing the clearest-history examples whenever possible.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n        <section id=\"b2b\">\n          <h2 class=\"tre-h2\">10) Wholesale reality (B2B) <span>and why experience reduces risk<\/span><\/h2>\n          <p class=\"tre-p\">\n            Japanese auctions are primarily <span class=\"tre-strong\">B2B (professional-only)<\/span>.\n            That means cars are traded fast, and the buyer must make correct decisions using sheets, photos, and yard checks.\n            Auction groups also publish rules for disputes\/claims (\u30af\u30ec\u30fc\u30e0\u898f\u5b9a) \u2014 but the safest approach is still to avoid risky cars before bidding.\n          <\/p>\n\n          <div class=\"tre-divider\"><\/div>\n\n          <ul class=\"tre-list\">\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">Older cars and performance cars<\/span> carry higher variance (rust, modifications, hidden wear).<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">R\/RA cars<\/span> can be smart buys or expensive mistakes \u2014 verification is everything.<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">Mileage flags<\/span> affect trust and resale even if the car drives fine.<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/section>\n\n        <section id=\"toprank\">\n          <h2 class=\"tre-h2\">11) Why Toprank Europe <span>Japan advantages + Europe confidence<\/span><\/h2>\n          <p class=\"tre-p\">\n            This is where Toprank Europe is different: you get the advantages of buying directly in Japan\n            <span class=\"tre-strong\">(auction sourcing, Japanese sheet interpretation, local market access)<\/span>\n            with a <span class=\"tre-strong\">company registered in Europe<\/span> and a local point of contact in France.\n          <\/p>\n\n          <ul class=\"tre-list\">\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">Toprank is present in Japan<\/span> with the operational capability to buy\/sell and handle auction workflows.<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">Toprank Europe<\/span> gives you Europe-level communication, process clarity, and local support.<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">Alexandre LAM<\/span> has done auction work in Japan and knows how to avoid \u201cbad or expensive\u201d cars that look attractive on paper.<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">We focus on the right example<\/span>: clean story, correct expectations, disciplined bidding.<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n\n          <div class=\"tre-callout\" style=\"margin-top:12px;\">\n            <h3>Practical promise<\/h3>\n            <p>\n              We won\u2019t tell you \u201cR is always bad\u201d or \u201cR is always fine\u201d. We will explain what triggered it, what the risk is, and whether it fits your goal (collector \/ daily \/ track \/ project).\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"tre-ctas\" style=\"margin-top:12px;\">\n            <a class=\"tre-btn tre-btnPrimary\" href=\"\/fr\/auction-purchase\/\">Buy via auctions (B2B access)<\/a>\n            <a class=\"tre-btn\" href=\"\/fr\/japan-purchase-service\/\">Request a Japan search<\/a>\n            <a class=\"tre-btn\" href=\"\/fr\/contact\/\">Talk to us<\/a>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n        <section id=\"sources\" class=\"tre-sources\">\n          <h2 class=\"tre-h2\">Japanese sources <span>official \/ industry references<\/span><\/h2>\n          <p class=\"tre-p\">\n            For transparency, here are Japanese references used to align definitions (repair history, card-size threshold, mileage management, and mileage symbols).\n          <\/p>\n          <ul class=\"tre-list\">\n            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uss-engine.com\/info_items\/rules\/inspection_20121001.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">USS \u691c\u67fb\u898f\u7a0b\uff08PDF\uff09<\/a> \u2014 includes R\u70b9 (\u4fee\u5fa9\u6b74\u8eca) category and evaluation framework.<\/li>\n            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ussnet.co.jp\/ir\/library\/annual\/pdf\/2022\/2022-17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">USS \u5e74\u6b21\u8cc7\u6599\uff08PDF\uff09<\/a> \u2014 references \u65e5\u672c\u30aa\u30fc\u30c8\u30aa\u30fc\u30af\u30b7\u30e7\u30f3\u5354\u8b70\u4f1a\u306b\u3088\u308b\u300c\u8d70\u884c\u30e1\u30fc\u30bf\u30fc\u7ba1\u7406\u30b7\u30b9\u30c6\u30e0\u300d.<\/li>\n            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aftc.or.jp\/content\/files\/pdf\/aftc_info\/aftcinfo_20190326.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">AFTC INFO\uff08PDF\uff09<\/a> \u2014 card-size threshold update for repair-history judgement.<\/li>\n            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/taacaa.jp\/auction_site\/pdf_caa\/Caa_kiyaku.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CAA \u30aa\u30fc\u30af\u30b7\u30e7\u30f3\u898f\u7d04\uff08PDF\uff09<\/a> \u2014 repair-history judgement aligned to \u516c\u53d6\u5354\/\u65e5\u67fb\u5354\u7b49\u3078\u306e\u6e96\u62e0\u3092\u660e\u8a18.<\/li>\n            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/stgarage.main.jp\/jaa_kinyu.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">JAA \u51fa\u54c1\u7968 \u8a18\u5165\u4f8b\uff08PDF\uff09<\/a> \u2014 shows mileage note handling and examples for # etc.<\/li>\n            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/bstore.919919.jp\/how_to_check_sheet.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\u51fa\u54c1\u7968\u306e\u8d70\u884c\u8ddd\u96e2\u8a18\u53f7\uff08\uff0a\/\uff04\/\uff03\uff09\u89e3\u8aac<\/a> \u2014 public explanation of mileage symbols used on sheets.<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n\n          <div class=\"tre-callout\" style=\"margin-top:12px;\">\n            <h3>Note<\/h3>\n            <p>\n              Auction groups can update manuals over time. When we source cars, we treat the auction sheet and the venue\u2019s current rules as the primary truth for that vehicle.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n        <section id=\"faq\" class=\"tre-faq\">\n          <h2 class=\"tre-h2\">FAQ <span>quick answers<\/span><\/h2>\n\n          <details>\n            <summary>Does R grade always mean a serious accident?<\/summary>\n            <p>No. R\/RA is a repair-history category tied to structural (\u9aa8\u683c) involvement. Severity can range from minor to major. Always read the diagram and inspector notes.<\/p>\n          <\/details>\n\n          <details>\n            <summary>Why do some auctions use RA and others don\u2019t?<\/summary>\n            <p>Because auction groups have their own manuals and operational categories. Some separate \u201cminor repair history\u201d (RA) from broader R; some simply use R. Focus on the story, not only the label.<\/p>\n          <\/details>\n\n          <details>\n            <summary>What does \u201c$\u201d mileage mean?<\/summary>\n            <p>Typically: meter replacement with documentary proof (date and mileage at replacement). Without sufficient documents, auctions may be forced to flag mileage more conservatively.<\/p>\n          <\/details>\n\n          <details>\n            <summary>Does unknown mileage always mean the mileage is fake?<\/summary>\n            <p>No. Sometimes it means the auction cannot verify mileage to the required documentary standard. It may still be \u201clikely\u201d, but not provable enough to be called verified.<\/p>\n          <\/details>\n        <\/section>\n\n      <\/main>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>News &#038; Topics \u2022 Japan Auto Auctions \u2022 Repair History Japanese Auction \u201cR Grade\u201d explained (R \/ RA)What triggers \u4fee\u5fa9\u6b74, why it varies by auction house, and how we source safely The Japanese used vehicle auction market is famous for its structure and transparency. 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