Vehicle Inspections

1. Vehicle inspection
   An exterior inspection is carried out to detect dents, scratches and/or any other damage worth noting.
   
   
2. Full exterior and interior cleaning
   Engines are steam cleaned, interior and exterior cleaning done when necessary.
   
   
3. Mechanical inspections and grading
   Full time mechanics are on the premises for engine and overall mechanical inspection in fully equipped workshops.
   
   
4. Photographs for the Internet
   Vehicles' exterior front and rear views, inside, and engine room and rear compartments are photographed.
   
   
5. AutoTerminal.com seal of quality and Surveyor report
   Vehicles that meet IBC Japan export standards are given the AutoTerminal.com seal of quality. This seal is placed on the rear window and the checklist is placed on the front screen for arrival/pre-delivery inspection.
   
   
6. Secure and Safe Premises
   After inspection vehicles are held in AutoTerminal's secure premises prior to shipment ports in Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe, Yokohama and Tokyo.

Note: Although AutoTerminal.com does not change batteries, which would ultimately increase the cost of the vehicle, it does ensure that the existing battery has been inspected and is fully operational.

Grading Scale

Condition Grading System:

• 5      Almost new to Brand new
• 4.5  Very good condition
• 4.0  Good condition to Above average
• 3.5  Average to Good condition
• 3.0  Below average condition
• 2.5  Poor condition
• 2.0  Very poor condition
• 1.0  Suspension, Engine, Transmission or Exhaust altered and modified beyond normal vehicle specifications
• 0     Vehicle has accident history

Interior Grading System:

• A Very good condition
• B Good condition
• C Average condition
• D Below average condition

Important Note: All grading is based on the year of the vehicle and relates to what a vehicle's condition would be expected to be given its age. For example, a vehicle less than 1 year old graded 4.0 would probably have several faults or areas that require reconditioning even though the condition overall is good as it is almost new. By contrast, a vehicle 10 years old would be expected to be in average (3.5) condition but would be in very good condition if it was graded 4.0 as it is in better condition than most vehicles of that age. The vehicle grading, both interior and exterior, do not relate to reconditioning costs. Close attention to specific vehicle details shown on the condition reports are recommended.

Condition grades are based on a comparison with a normal vehicle's condition of the same year, make, model and mileage being graded.

All grading is subjective and depends on the age and mileage of the vehicle. For example; A new vehicle with extensive scratches or dents on the outside would grade higher than a 10 year old vehicle with 100,000 kms in the same condition.

Grading should be used as a general guide but the condition notes for each vehicle should be specifically noted and reviewed prior to buying.