- AS-IS DAMAGED classification (現状車) · vehicle was NOT inspected by the auction house
- REAR-IMPACT collision damage confirmed on the back of the vehicle
- NO CLAIMS policy (NOクレーム) · buyer has zero recourse for any hidden defects
- No body diagram codes is NOT a clean record · it means nobody assessed the vehicle
- New car warranty book NOT included · no Suzuki dealer trail
- Hybrid system components in the rear may be damaged · requires Suzuki diagnostic
- No formal R-grade or 修復歴 declared on paper but vehicle has visible accident damage
- Inspection (車検) reference date is invalidated by the damaged condition
- You have a trusted body shop ready to assess the vehicle within 7 days of arrival
- You have USD 3,000-6,000 budget for accident repair on top of the purchase price
- You can have a Suzuki dealer diagnose the hybrid system before any electrical work
- You are buying for parts-out OR you have a rebuild project in mind
- You accept the vehicle may be uneconomical to fully repair (total-loss possibility)
- Your destination market accepts heavily repaired vehicles (some countries restrict accident-history imports)
- Recent 2023 model · only 58,402 km
- Custom Hybrid XS is the top trim in the Spacia range
- Mileage reading not flagged as rolled back
- Hammer price (¥752K · ~USD 5,000) leaves budget for repairs · clean equivalent is ~USD 11,500
- If repairable, the vehicle has 5-7 years of useful life ahead
- Suzuki Kei class parts are widely available and affordable in most export markets
- Strong bidding momentum at auction (¥350K start to ¥752K hammer) suggests rebuilder interest
Do NOT drive the vehicle on arrival
Tow from port to your assessment workshop. Rear-impact damage may have affected the hybrid battery, fuel system, or frame · driving before inspection risks further damage and personal safety.
Body shop full assessment within 7 days
Get a written estimate covering rear bumper, tailgate, rear quarter panels, rear floor, and frame alignment. Budget USD 1,500-4,000 depending on extent.
Suzuki dealer hybrid diagnostic
Mandatory before any electrical work or use · the ISG motor and lithium sub-battery are rear-mounted and may be affected. Diagnostic cost USD 80-150.
Confirm AS-IS import rules for your country
Some countries (Australia, New Zealand, parts of the EU) restrict accident-history imports · verify with your customs broker BEFORE shipping to avoid the vehicle being rejected at port.
Plan for resale value at 40-50% of clean equivalent
Even after a perfect repair, an accident-history vehicle resells at significant discount · build this into your total cost calculation before committing.
