Bonsaicars Vehicle Importers offer a range of services to their clients. Ultimately, we source the highest quality cars from around the world at prices that do not discriminate against the UK public. We can source the vehicle of your choice for the very best prices, and our service is clearly broken down in English. There should be no surprises, we deliver what we promise.

To that end, we offer transparency in our offerings, hiding nothing from potential buyers, while being on hand to answer any and all queries they may have. The quality of used Japanese vehicles imported to the UK varies tremendously. All vehicles, which pass through Japanese auctions, are meticulously checked and graded by our team of mechanics, with full details available before a bid is placed.

The following is a brief guide to Japanese vehicle grading:

ALL VEHICLES PURCHASED FROM ALL JAPANESE AUCTIONS ARE GRADED

Grade S>6>5 - Brand new to perfect condition
Grade 4.5 - very good condition
Grade 4.0 - good condition
Grade 3.5 - fair condition
Grade 3 - average to poorer condition
Grade 2 - spares/repair
Grade 1 - modified vehicle
Grade 0 / 0.1 / 0.2 - Accident repaired (see vehicle report for replaced parts)
Grade R / R A - Accident repaired / with very clean repair

Over the years we have found few UK importers who will openly discuss the auction grading system with their customers. Any dealer buying direct from a Japanese auction will be aware of each vehicle's grading before they purchase it.

Unfortunately, many vehicles finding their way to the UK are grade 3 or poorly repaired grade (0), purchased at auction for next to nothing and sold to unsuspecting members of the public for large profits

We aim to be completely honest with you from the beginning. If there is anything we can help you with please contact us

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Click here to see an example of an auction report sheet, translated for clarity.

Useful Key to understanding basic auction reports:

A1: small scratch
A2: scratch
A3: big scratch
B1: little dent
B2: dent
B3: bit dent
W1: small repair mark
W2: repaired mark (waved)
W3: not well repaired mark (waved)
C1: small rust/corrosion
C2: rust/corrosion
C3: big rust/corrosion
X: need to be replaced
XX: replaced
H: discoloration
Non Genuine (Not maker's original)
F: Front
R: Rear
T: Temporary (Tyre)
W : double
AC: air condition
AAC: auto air condition
WAC: double air condition
FA: Floor Automatic transmission
CA: Column Automatic transmission
5F: 5 speed Floor manual transmission
5C: 5 speed Column manual transmission
SD: sedan
HT: hard top
PS: power steering
PW: power window
AW: aluminum wheel
ST: stereo
CD: CD player
MD: Mini Disc player
TV: television
ABS: Anti-lock Brake System
AFC: Air Flow Converter
CPU: Central Processing Unit
EVC: Engine Valve Controller (for boostup)
G bird : anti-corrosive paint
LSD: Limited Slip Differential
SRS: air bag
TRC (or TCS): Traction Control System
VICS: Traffic Information Navigator
Nox Regulation : Exhaust gas regulation applicable only in Japan