| eBay has a special section just for selling vehicles | | | | the seller's identity is verified with eBay and/or |
| of all kinds, it's called eBay Motors and at any | | | | PayPal, if something goes wrong with the |
| given time there are thousands of vehicles | | | | transaction, you'll definitely want to know how to |
| available for bidding. There are some great deals | | | | get in touch with the seller. |
| to be had, but just like regular auctions, there are | | | | Confirm Specifications |
| things to watch out for. Here are some basic tips | | | | Confirm any details and specifications with the |
| for making your auto buying on eBay Motors a bit | | | | seller if anything is unclear. There is a big |
| easier and safer: | | | | difference between a V6 and a V8, and it's very |
| Pictures | | | | easy for a seller to make a typo for something |
| Accurate pictures are extremely important to | | | | like this when they create the auction listing. |
| have, as this is the only way you are able to see | | | | Payment |
| the vehicle. Make sure the seller provides plenty | | | | If possible, pay with a credit card or PayPal. With |
| of pictures of the interior, the exterior, under the | | | | both of these options, you'll be able to get your |
| hood, in the trunk, even under the vehicle. This will | | | | money back if something goes wrong. If that's |
| be the only way to inspect the auto you are | | | | not possible, use an escrow service. Escrow will |
| interested in, so take a good long look and study | | | | insure that you don't pay until you have taken |
| every picture carefully. Watch out for any out of | | | | delivery of the vehicle and it is in satisfactory |
| focus pictures or pictures with poor lighting, the | | | | condition to you. Before bidding, make sure to |
| seller may be trying to hide something they don't | | | | confirm payment options with the seller. You'll |
| want you to see. Don't be afraid to ask for more | | | | want to make sure they accept one of the |
| pictures, if you are considering spending thousands | | | | options above and not just cash, cashiers check |
| of dollars on a vehicle, the seller shouldn't have a | | | | or wire transfer, all these are options where you |
| problem providing any additional pictures you ask | | | | will have a very difficult time getting your money |
| for. | | | | back should a problem arise. |
| Research The Seller | | | | Confirm Delivery or Pickup Details |
| Just like for any item you want to buy on eBay, | | | | Another important tip is to confirm the delivery |
| it's important to check out the seller and make | | | | details and make sure you will be able to take |
| sure they are legitimate. Make sure to view all | | | | delivery or make proper arrangements. Often an |
| their feedback, don't be afraid to go back many | | | | auction specifies that you must pick up the vehicle |
| pages to read any negative reviews, neutral | | | | from the seller, make sure you are able to do |
| reviews or feedback comments. Make sure the | | | | this. |
| seller has positive feedback for big ticket items | | | | Those are some of the most important things to |
| that people have previously purchased from | | | | watch out for when buying from eBay Motors |
| them, this feedback will be a good indicator of | | | | and should make your vehicle buying much easier |
| how well your transaction will go. Also, make sure | | | | and safer. |