S on an auction sheet: Rust
S (錆) means: Surface rust. 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
S1Rust錆
Surface rust. Size 1: small (about the size of a coin, a few cm).
Watch out: Rust spreads. Underbody rust is far worse than a bubble on a panel edge.
On the car diagram
S2Rust錆
Surface rust. Size 2: medium (hand-sized).
Watch out: Rust spreads. Underbody rust is far worse than a bubble on a panel edge.
On the car diagram
S3Rust錆
Surface rust. Size 3: large (bigger than a hand, clearly visible).
Watch out: Rust spreads. Underbody rust is far worse than a bubble on a panel edge.
Other damage codes
A ScratchU DentB Dent with scratchW Repair waveC 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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