eBay prides itself on being a national and international marketplace that delivers great prices for buyers
Look out for our new Best Offer feature that gives you the convenience of being able to negotiate online with sellers on Buy it Now listings
Buy with confidence
eBay Motors, the safest place to buy a car.Learn more
The feedback of a seller gives buyers critical insight into a seller’s reputation. It is a powerful way to build trust between buyers and sellers. Learn more about feedback
Take the opportunity to ask the seller questions via email or phone
Check if the car you are considering is covered for up to $20,000 of FREE Vehicle Purchase Protection (VPP) insurance. Learn more about the VPP Program.
In order to bid or buy you need to register. It’s easy and FREE! Simply click on the Register link at the top of any page and complete the registration form
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2. Find what you are looking for
There are 3 ways to find what you are looking for
1. Browse – to see what vehicles are on offer, browse the categories on the eBay Motors homepage
3. Car Finder – go to the Car Finder on the Motors homepage and simply type in either the make and price range of the car you are looking for or the type of car you’re looking for and preferred price range
3. Review the item and the seller
Once you find a vehicle that interests you, click on it to view details and find out as much as you can
Contact the seller with any questions you have and to find out more about them
View the recommended tips in the buyers´ checklist to getting a good deal on eBay Motors
4. Place a bid, buy instantly or make Best Offer
Place a bid: Enter the highest price you are prepared to pay and eBay’s proxy bidding will bid on your behalf, only as much as is needed for you to stay the highest bidder. Learn more about Proxy Bidding
Buy It Now: If you see Buy it Now on a listing, you can buy it instantly at that price stated by the seller. Learn more about buying
Best Offer: A great new convenient way to negotiate on price online with the seller. Learn more about Best Offer
5. Pay for your item
After you have won or purchased the item, either contact the seller or check the sellers listing to find out their preferred payment method. It is best to check a seller’s payment method before bidding or buying. Learn more about paying
If you are pleased with the purchase leave the seller positive feedback and encourage them to do the same for you. Learn more about leaving feedback
Unique eBay features
Selling on eBay Motors is now even more effective with these exclusive features
1. Up to $20,000 of FREE Vehicle Purchase Protection insurance
When you buy a car through eBay Motors, you may be covered for up to $20,000 of FREE Vehicle Purchase Protection (VPP) insurance.
Learn more about Vehicle Purchase Protection
2. Best Offer - selling vehicles just as you would face-to-face
Buyers and sellers can negotiate price online and close the sale fast. Best Offer is a new feature which allows vehicle buyers and sellers to negotiate the price on fixed price format (Buy It Now) listings. The feature allows sellers to set an asking price, and then consider offers made by prospective buyers.
Learn more about Best Offer
3. Revisable Reserves on Auctions
If you have set a reserve price on your vehicle and have received bids that are close to but not over the reserve, you can now lower your reserve price during the auction to allow the high bidder to be successful.
Learn more about reserves
