What is a Japanese import inspection?

A Japanese import inspection checks both the vehicle physical condition and its full history from Japan — including the original auction sheet, auction grade, pre-export damage records, and odometer readings. This is critical because Australian PPSR only covers local history, not what happened to the car before it was exported from Japan.

What is an auction sheet and how do I read it?

A Japanese auction sheet is a document produced at Japanese auto auctions that records the vehicle condition grade (A to S scale), damage locations marked on a car diagram, interior and exterior sub-scores, odometer reading, and sale history. JPI Report retrieves and interprets the auction sheet as part of every Japanese import inspection.

Should I inspect a Japanese import car before buying?

Yes absolutely. Japanese import cars may have pre-export damage, odometer rollbacks, or accident history that is invisible in Australian records. A specialist JDM inspection with auction history retrieval is the only way to verify the car full history before purchase.

What is auction grade for Japanese imports?

Japanese auction grade is a condition rating assigned at auction, typically on a scale from 1 (poor) to S (showroom quality). Grade 4 and above is generally considered good condition. Many imported cars are sold in Australia without disclosing the original auction grade — our inspection retrieves this information directly.

How much does a Japanese import inspection cost in Sydney?

JPI Report Japanese import inspection costs $298 all-inclusive in Sydney. This covers the full Japanese auction history report, odometer verification, pre-export damage records, 150+ point physical inspection, 100+ HD photos, and FREE PPSR check.

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JDM and Japanese import cars can hide pre-export damage, odometer rollbacks, and auction-grade secrets that Australian PPSR checks will never reveal. We retrieve the full Japanese auction history — and inspect the vehicle on-site in Sydney.

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Full Japanese auction history

Pre-export damage records

Odometer verification from Japanese sources

150+ point on-site inspection

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Why You Need a JDM Inspection Before Buying

Australian PPSR only covers local history. Japanese import and JDM cars have a whole chapter of records that never make it here — and sellers often have no idea what the auction sheet says.

High Risk

Odometer Rollback

Japanese auction records track odometer readings at every sale. If the numbers don't match, we'll find it — Australian PPSR won't.

Common Issue

Pre-Export Damage

Auction sheets document all damage before the car leaves Japan. Panel repairs, flood marks, and structural damage are often invisible once repainted here.

Often Overlooked

Auction Grade Mismatch

Japanese auctions grade vehicles A–S. Many imports are sold here as "excellent condition" when the original auction grade tells a different story.

What Japanese Auction Records Actually Look Like

These are the real documents we retrieve for every Japanese import inspection. This is information that simply does not exist in any Australian database.

Japanese auction history report — sale records, grade and mileage from Japan

Auction History Record

Shows the vehicle sale history at Japanese auction — including auction grade (4.5 in this example), sale price, mileage at time of auction, and bidding record. This data is only available from Japanese auction databases.

Japanese auction sheet — damage diagram, vehicle grade and condition report from Japan

Original Auction Sheet (検査票)

The original Japanese auction inspection sheet showing the vehicle damage diagram, interior/exterior grades, odometer, and all pre-export defects noted by the auction inspector. This document was created before the car ever left Japan.

This information is invisible in Australia

Australian PPSR, state registration checks, and standard inspections have no access to Japanese auction records. Without this data, you are buying blind.

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JDM Pre-Purchase Inspection — What's Included

Everything in our Standard Inspection, plus a full Japanese vehicle history trace.

Japanese Auction History Report Full auction record including grade, damage markings, and sale history from Japanese auto auctions

Odometer Verification Cross-check odometer readings against Japanese auction records and Australian inspection data

Pre-Export Damage Records Damage markings from the original auction sheet — shows any repairs made before export to Australia

Auction Grade & Condition The original condition grade assigned at Japanese auction, with interior and exterior sub-scores

150+ Point Physical Inspection Full mobile inspection covering mechanical, electrical, body, interior, and road test

100+ HD Photos Complete photographic record of the vehicle's current condition

Repair Cost Estimates Real Australian repair costs for every issue found — use these to negotiate

FREE PPSR Check Australian finance, stolen, and write-off history included at no extra cost

How Our Japanese Import Inspection Works

Book online in 60 seconds. We handle the auction history retrieval and on-site inspection.

Book Online

Pick a date, time, and enter the vehicle's location. Tell us the VIN or registration if you have it — this speeds up the history trace.

We Pull the Japanese Records

Before the inspection, our team retrieves the full auction history from Japanese auction databases using the vehicle's chassis number.

On-Site Inspection

Our inspector arrives at the vehicle's location and conducts the full 150+ point check — using the Japanese history records to guide key areas to focus on.

Full Report Delivered

You receive the complete interactive report including the Japanese auction data, physical findings, HD photos, and repair cost estimates — all within 2 hours.

Simple, All-Inclusive Pricing

No hidden fees. One price covers everything.

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$298

One-off · All-inclusive · Mobile

We come to you anywhere in Sydney
Full Japanese auction history report
Odometer & damage verification
150+ point comprehensive inspection
100+ HD photos
Repair cost estimates
FREE PPSR check included
Report delivered within 2 hours

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Japanese Import Inspection — Frequently Asked Questions

The report includes the original auction grade (A–S scale), interior and exterior condition sub-scores, a damage diagram showing any pre-export repairs, odometer readings at the time of auction, and the vehicle's auction sale history including dates and locations.

It helps if you have it, but it's not mandatory. If you provide the VIN or rego, we can start the history trace before the inspection day. If not, our inspector will retrieve it on-site. The chassis number is typically found on the compliance plate or firewall.

Some vehicles were privately exported rather than through auction. If no auction record exists, we'll still conduct the full 150+ point physical inspection and provide our findings. We'll notify you of the absence of auction records in the report and advise on next steps.

Yes, this service is specifically designed for grey imports and JDM vehicles that were originally sold in Japan before being exported to Australia. It is also suitable for SEVS-eligible vehicles and parallel imports.

The physical inspection is identical. The key addition is the Japanese auction history report — the pre-export damage records, original auction grade, and odometer history from Japanese databases. For Australian-delivered vehicles with no Japanese history, the Standard Inspection at $258 is sufficient.