A on an auction sheet: Scratch
A (傷) means: A surface scratch in the paint. The inspector draws it on the car diagram where the damage is, with a number from 1 to 3 for its size.
By size
On the car diagram
A1Scratch傷
A surface scratch in the paint. Size 1: small (about the size of a coin, a few cm).
Watch out: A3 or many A2 marks mean a respray of that panel to look right.
On the car diagram
A2Scratch傷
A surface scratch in the paint. Size 2: medium (hand-sized).
Watch out: A3 or many A2 marks mean a respray of that panel to look right.
On the car diagram
A3Scratch傷
A surface scratch in the paint. Size 3: large (bigger than a hand, clearly visible).
Watch out: A3 or many A2 marks mean a respray of that panel to look right.
Other damage codes
U DentB Dent with scratchW Repair waveS RustC CorrosionX Needs replacementXX ReplacedP Paint faultH Paint fadeY Tear or holeE DimplesG Stone chip (glass)R Repaired crackRX Repaired, needs replacingK ChipM ModifiedT Trim / other
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