Japanese auction grades can help Kiribati buyers compare used vehicles before bidding, but the grade should never decide the purchase by itself. A higher grade usually suggests better overall condition. However, two vehicles with the same grade can have very different scratches, rust, repairs, interior wear, mileage, tires, or commercial-body condition. Therefore, Kiribati buyers should read the auction grade together with the inspection comments, exterior damage diagram, interior evaluation, mileage, repair-history notes, photographs, and vehicle specification. This approach matters even more for trucks, buses, vans, and other commercial vehicles. The working body may affect business value as much as the ...