General Condition Ratings:

• Top-Tier (Grade S): Reflects vehicles in pristine condition, barely used.
• Near-New Quality (Grade 6): Vehicles with minimal usage, showing little to no wear.
• Excellent Pre-Owned (Grade 5): Well-maintained used cars, exhibiting minor signs of usage.
• Good Condition (Grade 4.5): Popular choices, showing more pronounced usage signs.
• Standard Pre-Owned (Grade 4): Cars with noticeable usage but no history of major accidents.
• Visible Wear (Grade 3.5): Cars with clear signs of wear, both inside and out.
• Extensive Wear (Grade 3): Vehicles showing significant wear and tear.
• Poor Condition (Grade 2): Cars mostly affected by rust or other major issues.
• Severely Damaged (Grade 1): Includes vehicles with substantial damage or that have been in floods.
• RA – A car restored after a standard car accident. This classification indicates a vehicle that has undergone repairs following a minor collision.
• R – Vehicles with a history of severe accidents. These cars may have been partially repaired but often require additional work. It's important to note that cars in this category might be non-functional.
• *** (99, x, etc.): Cars with unrepaired damage or critical mechanical issues.

Detailed Interior and Exterior Assessments:

Interior Condition (Grades A-E):

This scale helps in evaluating the interior, from excellent to severely worn conditions.

• A – The interior is in pristine condition, comparable to a brand-new vehicle.
• B – This grade reflects a well-maintained interior with minimal wear and tear.
• C – Minor imperfections such as small food stains or cigarette burns may be present.
• D – Noticeable signs of wear, including cigarette marks, stains, tears, or odors.
• E – The lowest grade, indicating a severely compromised interior with extensive damage or soiling.

Exterior Assessment (Grades A-E):

Used to gauge the external condition, ranging from excellent to heavily damaged.

• A – Immaculate exterior condition, showcasing excellent upkeep.
• B – Minor blemishes, such as scratches up to 15 cm in length, but generally well-maintained.
• C – Visible flaws including scratches up to 30 cm or small dents.
• D – Evident signs of wear such as noticeable scratches, rust, or corrosion.
• E – Represents a vehicle in poor condition, characterized by extensive rust, corrosion, and a range of other significant exterior damages

Auction List Annotations:

Additional markings and abbreviations on auction lists provide deeper insights into vehicle features and damage levels, aiding in a more thorough evaluation

• A – Scratch: Indicates the presence of scratches on the vehicle's body.
• E – Dimple: Small, shallow indentations on the surface.
• U – Dent: Signifies dents of varying sizes on the vehicle.
• W – Repair Mark: Marks that indicate areas where repairs have been made.
• S – Rust Spot: Specifies areas where rust is present.
• C – Corrosion Spot: Identifies areas suffering from corrosion.
• P – Paint Blemish: Imperfections in the paintwork.
• H - Paint Dissolution: Areas where the paint has significantly deteriorated.
• X – Replacement Needed: Used exclusively for chassis components that need replacement (not accompanied by a number).
• X – Window Cleavage: Indicates a crack or break in the window (usually accompanied by a number).
• XX – Part Replaced: Signifies that a body part has been replaced.
• B – Dent and Scratch: A combination of dents and scratches.
• Y – Crack or Hole: Indicates the presence of cracks or holes.
• R – Repaired Window Cleavage: A window crack that has been repaired.
• RX – Repaired Window Cleavage (Replacement Needed): Indicates a repaired window crack that requires replacement.
• G – Stone Chip in Glass: Marks caused by stones hitting the glass.