JP Sheet is an online service that retrieves original Japanese car auction records directly from the databases of 500+ Japanese auction houses. When a car is sold at auction in Japan, a licensed inspector examines it and records the grade, mileage, damage, and condition in the auction house's permanent database. JP Sheet connects to those databases and gives you that original record — not a copy or a scan, but the primary source data.
This guide explains exactly what JP Sheet is, what you receive in a report, how the service works, who uses it, and why it matters for anyone buying a Japanese import car.
What JP Sheet Actually Does
Every car sold at a Japanese auction is physically inspected by a licensed inspector employed by the auction house. The inspector marks every scratch, dent and repair on a standardised damage diagram, assigns a condition grade, records the mileage, takes photos, and notes any mechanical issues. This complete record is uploaded to the auction house database permanently.
This record is what makes Japanese imports uniquely verifiable compared to used cars from any other market in the world. No other country produces this level of independent, standardised, permanent condition documentation for every vehicle sold.
JP Sheet's service is access to that record. You provide the chassis number — JP Sheet searches across 500+ auction house databases and returns the original inspection data. This happens automatically in under 60 seconds for most vehicles.
Why this matters: A seller can tell you anything about a car. A forged auction sheet can look convincing. But JP Sheet retrieves the record directly from the Japanese auction database — the same source the auction house uses. It cannot be forged, altered or influenced by a seller.
What You Get in a JP Sheet Report
Every JP Sheet report includes the complete auction record for the vehicle:
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Condition Grade
The full grade — S, 6, 5, 4.5, 4, 3.5, 3, R, RA or lower — assigned by the Japanese inspector. Plus the separate interior grade (A, B, C or D).
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Verified Mileage
The odometer reading recorded at auction. If the inspector suspected tampering, mileage doubt stars (★★ or ★★★) are shown — the most important fraud indicator.
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Full Damage Diagram
Every scratch, dent, repair and rust mark mapped to its exact location on the body diagram with severity codes (A1, B2, W3 etc).
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Auction Photos
All photos taken at auction — exterior from multiple angles, interior, engine bay and undercarriage. The actual condition on the day it left Japan.
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Auction Details
The auction house name, auction date, and hammer price (what the car actually sold for in Japan). Useful for price negotiation.
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Equipment & Specs
All features and equipment noted by the inspector — navigation, sunroof, body kit, alloys, tow bar and other options.
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Permanent Report Link
A permanent URL for your report that never expires. Share it with mechanics, banks, buyers or customs — it stays accessible forever.
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English Translation (optional)
Inspector notes are written in Japanese. The translation service converts every note to English — essential for cars with E marks or any inspector comments.
How It Works — Step by Step
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Enter the chassis number
Find the chassis number on the vehicle's door jamb sticker, dashboard VIN plate, or export documents. Enter it on the JP Sheet homepage. The format is usually MODEL-NUMBER, for example NHP10-1234567.
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JP Sheet searches 500+ auction databases
The system automatically searches across records from all major Japanese auction houses — USS, TAU, HAA, LAA, JU, CAA and 500+ more. Most searches return a result within 10–30 seconds.
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Select your report type and pay
Choose Single Report ($7), Report + Translation ($10), or Translation only for an existing report ($3). Payment via Stripe card or PayPal.
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Receive your report instantly
Your full report is delivered immediately — grade, mileage, damage diagram, all auction photos and a permanent link. Translation orders are delivered within 24 hours.
What if no record is found? If the standard database returns no result, the manual search service ($35, full refund if nothing found) contacts the auction house directly and searches offline archives. Records exist for virtually every car sold at a registered Japanese auction.
Pricing
| Service | Price | Delivery | What's included |
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| Single Report Most popular |
$7 |
Instant |
Full auction sheet — grade, mileage, damage diagram, all photos, permanent link |
| Report + English Translation |
$10 |
Report instant, translation within 24h |
Everything above plus full English translation of inspector notes |
| Add Translation to Existing Report |
$3 |
Within 24h |
English translation added to a report you already have |
| Manual Search |
$35 |
24–48h |
For records not in standard database — full refund if nothing found |
| 10 Report Package |
$65 |
Instant per report |
10 report credits — for dealers and importers |
Who Uses JP Sheet
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Private Buyers
Individuals buying a Japanese import car — often their largest purchase after a home. The $7 report is the cheapest protection available against buying a fraud or flood car.
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Car Dealers
Dealers who import or stock Japanese used cars verify every vehicle before purchase. Package credits make this cost-effective at scale.
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Importers & Agents
Import agents and shipping companies use JP Sheet to verify consignments before and after shipping — protecting both themselves and their clients.
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Banks & Lenders
Financial institutions issuing vehicle loans verify collateral via JP Sheet before approving financing against imported Japanese vehicles.
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Insurance Companies
Insurers verify vehicle history, original grade and mileage before underwriting policies on Japanese imports.
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Government & Customs
Customs authorities in several countries use auction records to verify declared vehicle values for duty assessment.
Countries Where JP Sheet Is Used
JP Sheet reports are used in 14+ countries wherever Japanese import vehicles are bought, sold, financed or insured:
🇵🇰 Pakistan
🇰🇪 Kenya
🇦🇪 UAE
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
🇳🇿 New Zealand
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
🇹🇿 Tanzania
🇺🇬 Uganda
🇳🇬 Nigeria
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
🇦🇺 Australia
🇨🇾 Cyprus
🇬🇭 Ghana
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
Since 1982
JP Sheet has been retrieving and verifying Japanese auction records since 1982 — long before the internet made auction data widely accessible. This history matters for two specific reasons:
First, archival depth. JP Sheet has access to auction records going back decades. If you are buying an older Japanese vehicle — a classic, a collector car, or simply an older model — JP Sheet can retrieve records that newer services with shallower databases cannot access.
Second, established relationships. Four decades of direct relationships with Japanese auction houses means JP Sheet can access records from smaller regional houses, manufacturer-specific networks (TAU, HAA, BCN) and offline archives that require manual contact with the auction house directly.
JP Sheet vs Other Verification Services
Several services claim to offer Japanese auction sheet verification. The critical difference is the data source:
- JP Sheet — retrieves directly from the Japanese auction house database. Primary source. Cannot be forged in transit.
- Reseller services — retrieve from a third-party aggregator that collects from auction houses. One step removed from the source. May have incomplete coverage of smaller houses.
- Seller-provided sheets — a PDF or image the seller gives you. No way to verify it is genuine, unaltered, or belongs to the car being sold. This is how auction sheet fraud works.
The only safe approach: Always retrieve the auction sheet yourself using the chassis number — never accept a sheet provided by the seller. A seller providing their own sheet has the opportunity to provide a fabricated document. JP Sheet's direct database access removes that opportunity entirely.
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Frequently Asked Questions
JP Sheet is an online auction sheet verification service that retrieves original Japanese car auction records directly from 500+ Japanese auction house databases. When you enter a chassis number, JP Sheet returns the original inspection data including the vehicle grade, mileage, damage diagram, auction photos and auction price — the same primary source record the auction house holds.
How much does JP Sheet cost?
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A single auction sheet report costs $7. A report plus full English translation of inspector notes costs $10. Adding translation to an existing report costs $3. A manual search for records not in the standard database costs $35 with a full refund guarantee if nothing is found. Bulk packages for dealers start from $65 for 10 reports.
How long does JP Sheet take to deliver a report?
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Standard reports are delivered instantly — under 60 seconds after payment. The system searches the auction database automatically and delivers the full report immediately. Translation orders are delivered within 24 hours. Manual search orders for records outside the standard database take 24–48 hours.
Which countries use JP Sheet?
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JP Sheet is used in 14+ countries including Pakistan, Kenya, UAE, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Uganda, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Australia, Cyprus, Ghana and Zimbabwe — wherever Japanese import vehicles are bought, sold, financed or insured.
Is JP Sheet legitimate?
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JP Sheet has been retrieving Japanese auction records since 1982. Reports are sourced directly from Japanese auction house databases — the same primary source records the auction houses hold. JP Sheet is used by private buyers, professional dealers, importers, banks and insurance companies across 14+ countries.
