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JP Sheet is a Japanese auction sheet verification service operating since 1982. We retrieve original auction sheets from Japanese auction houses (USS, TAA, HAA, JU, CAA and others), professionally translate inspector notes from Japanese to English, and audit hidden risks before buyers pay. Pricing starts at $7 for an instant report, $10 with full translation, and $15 for the Deeper Scan with 9-point risk audit. We serve buyers and importers in 66 countries.
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Reviewed by Japan auction desk specialists. Every service description, price and feature claim in this guide reflects current JP Sheet offerings as of the last review date. Pricing and tier details are kept in sync with our live order pages.
- JP Sheet has been verifying Japanese auction sheets since 1982 — over 42 years of continuous operation.
- Three core service tiers: $7 Report, $10 Report + Translation, $15 Report + Translation + Deeper Scan.
- The Deeper Scan includes a 9-point hidden risk audit, USD market valuation, auction history timeline and theft check.
- Standard reports deliver instantly. Translation and Deeper Scan add-ons average 30 minutes (12h max).
- Manual archive search for records not in the standard database costs $35 with a full refund if nothing is found.
- JP Sheet serves buyers and importers in 66 countries — every major Japanese-import destination market.
- Dealer bulk packages start at $160 for 25 reports ($6.40 each), scaling down to $5.50 per report at 100 units.
Many people who buy Japanese auction-sold vehicles do not know what auction sheet verification is, or what it costs, or what they get for the money. The result is preventable financial losses on imports that could have been avoided through a $7 to $15 check before payment.
This guide explains JP Sheet as a service. What we do, how we do it, what each price tier delivers, what the Deeper Scan audit actually checks, and how JP Sheet compares to free alternatives or other paid services.
If you are new to Japanese auction-sold vehicle imports, read this end to end. If you are an experienced importer, jump to the service tier section for the current pricing structure.
What is JP Sheet exactly?
JP Sheet is a specialised Japanese auction sheet verification service. We focus on one thing: confirming that the Japanese auction-sold vehicle you are considering is exactly what the seller says it is — before you pay.
Our work has three core components. First, we retrieve the original auction sheet directly from the Japanese auction house archive. Second, we translate the handwritten inspector notes from Japanese into English. Third, we audit the documentation for hidden risks that buyers cannot detect on their own.
JP Sheet has been doing this since 1982. Our team is based in Japan with direct working relationships with the major Japanese auction houses — USS, TAA, HAA, JU, CAA, NAA, JAA, LAA, Aucnet and MIRIVE among others. We are not a reseller or a middleman. We retrieve the data directly.
JP Sheet is not the seller of the vehicle. We have no commercial interest in whether you complete the purchase. Our role is to give you accurate, independent information about the vehicle before you decide. The cleaner the data we surface, the better your decision — regardless of whether that decision is yes or no.
What's included in each JP Sheet service tier?
JP Sheet offers three primary service tiers built around what most buyers need. Each tier includes everything from the cheaper tiers plus additional verification components. Choose based on the value of the vehicle and how much risk exposure you are willing to carry unverified.
Auction Sheet Report
$7 / report
⚡ Delivered instantly
- Full auction sheet retrieved from auction house
- Grade (exterior + interior)
- Mileage with doubt stars if any
- Damage diagram with all marks
- All vehicle photos
- Permanent shareable link
Report + Translation
$10 / report
⚡ Report instant · Translation ~30 min
- Everything in $7 Report
- Full English translation of inspector notes
- Translated damage code descriptions
- Translated equipment list
- Catches 冠水 (flood damage) hidden in notes
- Human translation, not machine
Best value
+ Deeper Scan
$15 / report
⚡ Report instant · Deeper Scan ~30 min
- Everything in $10 Report + Translation
- 9-point hidden risk audit
- USD market valuation
- Full auction history timeline
- Theft check
- Critical issues panel
- Recommended next steps
Additional standalone services
Translation only (upload your sheet)
$5
Already have an auction sheet? Upload it for English translation at /auction-sheet-translation/. 30 minutes average, 12h max.
Deeper Scan only (upload your sheet)
$15
Translation plus the 9-point risk audit, market valuation, auction history and theft check for any sheet you upload.
Manual Archive Search
$35
Only triggered when no record is found in our standard database. Contacts the auction house directly, searches offline archives. Full refund if nothing located.
Bulk dealer packages
from $160
25 reports for $160 ($6.40 each), 50 for $300 ($6.00 each), 100 for $550 ($5.50 each). Credits never expire.
What's in JP Sheet's 9-point Deeper Scan audit?
The Deeper Scan is the most comprehensive verification we offer. It includes everything in the Report + Translation tier, then runs an additional 9 specific checks on the vehicle's documentation, combined with our internal data on Japanese auction history and the risk patterns we see most often.
Here is what each of the 9 audit points covers:
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Hidden accident history
修復歴 cross-check vs headline grade. Catches R/RA history hidden behind a clean grade.
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Mileage rollback detection
Cross-reference current mileage against past auction records. Decreasing mileage is proof of tampering.
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Flood damage detection
Specifically scans inspector notes for 冠水, 水没, 浸水 and related terms.
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Fake or tampered sheet detection
Compares retrieved sheet against auction house archive for any signs of alteration.
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Missing record handling
If no auction record exists, triggers manual archive search at no additional cost above Deeper Scan tier.
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Document mismatch checks
Verifies chassis number consistency between auction sheet, exporter records and known seller data.
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Export certificate status
Confirms export certificate exists and shows 輸出 (export) not 廃車 (scrappage).
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Country compliance flagging
Checks vehicle against your destination country's age limit, engine restrictions and safety requirements.
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Critical issues panel
Summary of all flagged risks plus recommended next steps. Read this before you decide whether to pay.
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From our auction desk
Most buyers who choose the $7 Report only are repeat importers checking vehicles they already understand the model and market for. Most first-time buyers benefit much more from the $15 Deeper Scan — the audit catches risks that experience would otherwise teach the hard way. For purchases above $5,000 in vehicle value, the $8 difference between Report-only and Deeper Scan is almost always worth it.
How does JP Sheet work step by step?
The verification process is designed to be fast for buyers who need to bid quickly at auction. Most reports complete in minutes from chassis-number entry to delivered dashboard.
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Submit the chassis number
Enter the chassis number of the Japanese vehicle you are checking. No account or registration required for individual reports. Select the service tier — $7 Report, $10 Report + Translation, or $15 Deeper Scan.
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JP Sheet retrieves the original auction sheet
Our system retrieves the original auction sheet from the Japanese auction house archive. Standard reports are delivered instantly to your dashboard with a permanent shareable link.
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Human translation processes inspector notes
If translation is included, our Japan auction desk team translates the handwritten inspector notes into English. Human translation, not machine. Average turnaround 30 minutes, maximum 12 hours.
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Deeper Scan audits 9 hidden risks
If Deeper Scan is included, our team runs the 9-point hidden risk audit, calculates USD market valuation, compiles the auction history timeline, performs theft check, and provides recommended next steps. All in your dashboard.
How does JP Sheet compare to free auction sheets or other services?
Free auction sheets circulate online, mostly shared by sellers or scraped from public listings. They are not the same as a verified report. The differences are direct and consequential.
| Feature | Free downloads | JP Sheet |
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| Source verified | ✗ | ✓ Direct from auction house |
| English translation | ✗ Japanese only | ✓ Human translation |
| Inspector notes translation | ✗ Untranslated | ✓ Catches 冠水, etc. |
| Chassis verification | ✗ | ✓ Cross-checked |
| Hidden risk audit | ✗ | ✓ 9-point (Deeper Scan) |
| Market valuation | ✗ | ✓ USD (Deeper Scan) |
| Auction history | ✗ | ✓ Full timeline |
| Theft check | ✗ | ✓ (Deeper Scan) |
| Country compliance flags | ✗ | ✓ |
| Cost | $0 (but risky) | $7 - $15 |
Why was JP Sheet founded in 1982?
JP Sheet was founded in 1982 when Japan's used vehicle export market was beginning to expand internationally. Early Japanese exporters needed a way to verify auction sheets and translate inspector notes for buyers in markets that did not read Japanese — particularly across Africa, the Middle East, South Asia and Oceania.
Our founding mission was to bring transparency to Japanese auction transactions for foreign buyers. To verify that the vehicle described on paper matched what arrived at the destination port. To translate not just the body damage codes but the handwritten inspector notes where hidden findings get recorded.
That mission has not changed in 42+ years. The volume, the technology, the destination countries served — all of these have grown significantly. The core work remains the same: trustworthy verification of Japanese auction-sold vehicles for buyers who cannot inspect them in person.
📅 JP Sheet · Selected milestones
1982
JP Sheet founded to verify Japanese auction sheets for early foreign buyers. Initial focus on Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Kenya and UAE.
1990s
Direct working relationships established with major Japanese auction houses USS, TAA, HAA. Volume expansion to East Africa and South Asia.
2000s
Online ordering launched. Standard turnaround times for standard reports moved from days to hours.
2010s
Standard reports moved to instant delivery. Translation turnaround standardised at 30 minutes average. Country coverage expanded to 50+ markets.
2020s
Deeper Scan service launched with 9-point hidden risk audit, USD market valuation, theft check. Country coverage expanded to 66 markets.
Which countries trust JP Sheet?
JP Sheet serves buyers and importers across 66 countries — every major Japanese-import destination market. The countries below represent our highest-volume markets in 2026:
🇵🇰Pakistan
🇰🇪Kenya
🇹🇿Tanzania
🇺🇬Uganda
🇿🇲Zambia
🇿🇼Zimbabwe
🇧🇩Bangladesh
🇱🇰Sri Lanka
🇦🇪UAE
🇬🇧UK
🇳🇿New Zealand
🇦🇺Australia
🇳🇬Nigeria
🇿🇦South Africa
🇲🇲Myanmar
🇲🇼Malawi
🇲🇿Mozambique
🇨🇩DR Congo
🇬🇭Ghana
🇮🇪Ireland
🇨🇾Cyprus
🇫🇯Fiji
🇯🇲Jamaica
🇹🇹Trinidad
Plus 42 additional markets across Africa, the Caribbean, Pacific Islands, the Middle East, parts of Europe and Latin America. JP Sheet is country-neutral — we verify based on the chassis, not the destination.
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From our auction desk
Our highest-volume markets in 2026 are Pakistan, Kenya and Bangladesh, where Japanese imports dominate the local used-vehicle supply. Our fastest-growing markets are Mozambique, DR Congo and Myanmar, where local middle-class demand for Japanese vehicles has expanded rapidly. If you are buying from any country we serve, the same verification quality applies — we do not tier service by destination.
Does JP Sheet offer bulk packages for dealers?
Yes. Dealers, importers and professional fleet buyers who verify multiple vehicles per month can use bulk credit packages. Credits never expire and can be used at any time for any verification tier.
25
reports
$160
$6.40 per report
50
reports
$300
$6.00 per report
100
reports
$550
$5.50 per report
Bulk credits cover the standard $7 Auction Sheet Report. Translation and Deeper Scan can be added per-report from the same dashboard as needed. Bulk packages include priority support and faster manual archive search if any vehicle requires it.
Start with a $7 verification — see the report before deciding
Enter a chassis number and you'll see the full auction sheet within seconds. No subscription, no account, no minimum. Upgrade to translation ($10) or Deeper Scan ($15) only if you need them for that specific vehicle.
Verify Now — $7 →
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What are the most common mistakes buyers make about JP Sheet?
The misconceptions our team encounters most often
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Thinking JP Sheet is the seller of the vehicle
JP Sheet is an independent verification service. We have no commercial relationship with the seller. Our role is to give you accurate information about the vehicle — whether that information leads you to buy or walk away.
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Choosing $7 Report when the purchase value is high
The $7 report is excellent for repeat importers checking familiar models. For first-time buyers or vehicles above $5,000 in value, the $15 Deeper Scan typically pays for itself many times over by catching risks that experience alone would not detect.
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Skipping translation when buying without Japanese language ability
The inspector's handwritten notes contain critical findings — flood damage (冠水), unusual repairs, mileage doubts — that never appear in the standard damage grid. Without translation you cannot read these. Always add translation for $3 extra over the Report tier.
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Verifying after payment rather than before
Discovering a problem after the money has been sent makes recovery much harder. Verification before payment lets you walk away cleanly. Verification after payment puts the recovery burden on you. Always verify first.
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Trusting a free sheet shared by the seller
A sheet shared by the seller cannot be verified as authentic — it may have been altered. The only reliable source is the auction-house archive itself, which is what JP Sheet retrieves. Always verify with an independent retrieval, not from the seller's PDF.
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Not using bulk credits for dealer-scale verification
If you verify 5+ vehicles per month, bulk credits cut the per-report cost to as low as $5.50. The credits do not expire. There is no downside other than the upfront commitment, and the savings compound over time.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions our team is asked most often about JP Sheet. Tap any question to expand.
JP Sheet is a Japanese auction sheet verification service operating since 1982. We retrieve original auction sheets from Japanese auction houses (USS, TAA, HAA, JU, CAA, NAA, JAA, LAA, Aucnet and others), translate inspector notes from Japanese to English, and audit hidden risks before buyers commit to purchase. Our team of Japan auction desk specialists serves buyers and importers in 66 countries.
How much does JP Sheet cost?
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A single auction sheet report costs $7. A report with full English translation costs $10. The Deeper Scan upgrade ($15) adds a 9-point hidden risk audit, USD market valuation, full auction history and theft check. Translation can be ordered separately by uploading your own sheet for $5. A manual archive search for records not in the standard database costs $35 with a full refund if nothing is located. Bulk dealer packages: 25 reports $160, 50 reports $300, 100 reports $550.
How long does JP Sheet take to deliver a report?
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Standard auction sheet reports are delivered instantly. Translation and Deeper Scan add-ons take 30 minutes average with a 12-hour maximum. Manual archive search (for records not in the standard database) takes 24 to 48 hours. Bulk packages deliver instantly per report. We operate 24/7 — your verification does not wait for office hours in Japan.
Which countries use JP Sheet?
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JP Sheet serves buyers and importers in 66 countries. Our highest-volume markets include Pakistan, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, UAE, UK, New Zealand, Australia, Nigeria, and South Africa. We support every country that imports Japanese used vehicles, regardless of RHD/LHD orientation, fuel preference, or import volume.
Is JP Sheet legitimate?
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Yes. JP Sheet has been operating since 1982 — over 42 years of continuous Japanese auction sheet verification work. We process thousands of verifications every month. Our service is used by individual buyers, professional importers, dealers and fleet purchasers. Reports include the original Japanese auction sheet with chassis number, full damage diagram, mileage and grade — all of which can be independently cross-referenced with the original auction house.
What is the difference between $7 Report and $15 Deeper Scan?
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The $7 Auction Sheet Report retrieves the original Japanese auction sheet with grade, mileage, damage diagram, all photos and a permanent link. The $15 Deeper Scan (Report + Translation + Deeper Scan) adds professional English translation of inspector notes, a 9-point hidden risk audit, USD market valuation, full auction history timeline, theft check, and a recommended next steps panel. For high-value purchases the Deeper Scan is the recommended tier.
What is in JP Sheet's 9-point Deeper Scan audit?
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The 9-point Deeper Scan covers: hidden accident history (修復歴 cross-check), mileage rollback detection (auction history comparison), flood damage detection (冠水 in inspector notes), fake/tampered sheet detection, missing record handling, document mismatch checks, export certificate status, country compliance verification, and the critical issues panel summarising all flagged risks. The Deeper Scan also provides USD market valuation, full auction history timeline, and recommended next steps.
How does JP Sheet compare to free auction sheet downloads?
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Free auction sheets have three problems. First, they are typically copies provided by sellers — which can be altered. Second, they are in Japanese only with no translation. Third, they offer no verification that the chassis matches the vehicle. JP Sheet provides the original auction-house-sourced sheet with verified chassis, professional English translation, and the optional 9-point audit. The cost difference is between 0.1% and 0.5% of typical undetected-risk loss.
Why was JP Sheet founded in 1982?
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JP Sheet was founded in 1982 as Japan's used vehicle export market began expanding internationally. Early exporters needed a way to verify auction sheets and translate inspector notes for buyers in markets that did not read Japanese. Our founding mission was to bring transparency to Japanese auction transactions for foreign buyers. That mission has not changed in 42+ years — the volume, technology and country coverage have grown but the core work is the same.
Does JP Sheet offer bulk packages for dealers?
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Yes. JP Sheet offers bulk verification packages for dealers and importers. 25 reports cost $160 ($6.40 each). 50 reports cost $300 ($6.00 each). 100 reports cost $550 ($5.50 each). All bulk reports include the standard Auction Sheet Report content — translation and Deeper Scan can be added per report as needed. Bulk credits do not expire.
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JP Sheet Japan Auction Desk
A team of Japan auction desk specialists verifying Japanese auction sheets since 1982 — over 42 years of continuous operation. Our verification team handles thousands of reports every month for buyers, importers, dealers and fleet operators across 66 countries.
📅 First published 25 May 2024
🔄 Last reviewed 25 May 2026
⏱ 16 min read
How this article was created. Drafted with AI assistance using JP Sheet's first-party service data, pricing structure and historical operational records. Reviewed, fact-checked and edited by JP Sheet's senior team before publication. All pricing, service-tier descriptions, country lists and heritage claims reflect verified current operations.
What changed in this update (25 May 2026). Added Quick Answer block for AI search optimization. Added explicit YMYL editorial review note. Restructured the three core service tiers ($7 / $10 / $15) into clear visual cards with badge for best value. Added explicit 9-point Deeper Scan breakdown with all 9 audit checks. Added separate additional services section (translation $5, Deeper Scan upload $15, Manual Archive $35). Added comparison table vs free downloads with row-by-row feature checks. Added 1982 heritage timeline with five-decade milestones. Added countries-served visual grid showing 24 example markets out of 66 total. Added bulk dealer packages visual ($160 / $300 / $550 with per-report breakdown). Added 5-step HowTo schema. Added two first-hand desk observations. Expanded common mistakes from prior version to 6 detailed cards. Reformatted all section headings as natural questions. Expanded FAQs from 5 to 10.
