eBay Motors - Buy & sell vehicles

Explore one of the most extensive ranges of vehicle parts and accessories on the eBay Motors app. You can effortlessly buy and sell vehicles and engage in conversations with fellow auto enthusiasts.

Key Features:

- Purchase parts and accessories directly from the app

- Access eBay's complete US inventory of parts and accessories through the Motors app. Engage in discussions with a community of auto enthusiasts while conducting vehicle transactions.

- My Garage feature for conveniently storing your vehicle’s specifications, enabling easy comparison and purchase of compatible parts without repeated data entry for different vehicles.

- Utilize eBay’s Fitment Finder after adding your vehicle to My Garage for ensuring purchased parts will fit your vehicle. Identify correct parts swiftly with green checkmarks.

- Secure vehicle transportation provided through a partnership with uShip Logistics, ensuring safe and affordable shipment.

- Securely make vehicle payments using Escrow.com through eBay’s collaboration, offering a trustworthy online purchasing method.

- Integrated chat feature for communication during vehicle transactions.

- Engage with an active community of auto enthusiasts, interact by reacting, sharing, commenting, and connecting over eBay Motors' diverse inventory.

- Simplify vehicle registration information retrieval by scanning your license plate and VIN number with the app, saving you time on data input.

What you need to know to start selling:

1. List your item

You can list new or used items and pay a final value fee only when it sells. 

2. Get seller protection

You’re protected by policies, monitoring, and our customer service team.

3. Choose when you get paid

You can schedule either daily or weekly payouts, and we'll deposit your earnings directly into your bank account.

Four Steps to a Successful Sale

1. Prepare to Sell

As you prepare to sell on eBay, complete our easy registration process and create a seller's account. Before you begin your eBay Motor's listing, it is important that you use the tools and tips that we provide to help you gather information about your vehicle and take quality pictures. This will increase the chances that your vehicle will sell for the highest amount possible.

Use the following helpful links as you prepare to sell:

    Register on eBay

    Gather information about your vehicle

    Photograph your vehicle

Prepare to Sell: Register

To sell on eBay Motors, you must register to become an eBay member and create a seller's account. This one-time process involves two simple steps: (1) register as an eBay member and (2) create a seller's account. If you've already registered as an eBay member, proceed to the Create a Seller's Account section.

Register as an eBay Member

The one-time registration process at eBay is free and easy. Registering as an eBay member will allow you to bid or buy on eBay. When you register at eBay, you will be asked to:

    Provide your basic contact information. Your information will be kept private on eBay's secure servers.

    Create your own User ID and password to ensure that transactions are safe and secure when you sign in at eBay.

    Confirm your eBay registration via email. eBay will send you a message with a link and instructions to confirm your registration.

Create a Seller's Account

To start selling on eBay, you will need to create a seller's account. This is a one-time process that is free, and your information will be kept private on eBay's secure servers.

When you create a seller's account, you will be asked to:

    1. Verify your information. To help provide a safe environment for the eBay community, you'll need to provide the following account information:

        Credit or debit card

        AND

        Checking account

    2. Choose how to pay your selling fees. When you create a seller's account, you can choose to have your selling fees deducted from your U.S. checking account or charge them to your credit card.

Prepare to Sell: Gather Information About Your Vehicle

To create an eBay Motors vehicle listing, you will need to gather important information about your vehicle to insure a smooth listing process and a successful transaction.

Print and complete the Sell Your Vehicle Checklist

Save time by printing and completing our short and easy-to-use checklist to record all of your vehicle information before you go online to create your eBay Motor's listing. This checklist will identify all the information you'll need to sell your vehicle.

Be prepared to provide the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

If you are listing a vehicle that is newer than 1981 the VIN is required. Even if your vehicle is older than 1981, it is good to include the VIN in your listing.

Know your vehicle history

If you are not the original owner, it is worthwhile to run a vehicle history report. Make sure that any branded title or history of the vehicle (such as Flood or Salvage) is appropriately disclosed in the description. Even if you've got a current clean title, if there was a salvage title in the history, you must disclose it to buyers.

Locate the vehicle title and have it ready to transfer to the new buyer

If the title is not in your possession currently, disclose any liens or other limitations on title transfer in the item description, because it could take extra time for you to secure the title and transfer it to the buyer. You may need to contact your lien holder to determine timing and steps of acquiring the title.

You may want to run a check on your vehicle to make sure the title information kept in public records is accurate. Your insurance company or your state's Department of Motor Vehicles should be able to provide you with this information. You should disclose information about the vehicle title in your listing.

Check with your Motor Vehicle Department about other requirements.

Some states (such as California) require that the seller complete a smog check, pay taxes, or meet other requirements before selling a vehicle to a new owner. Check with your state Department of Motor Vehicles about your obligations when selling a vehicle.

Prepare to Sell: Take Photographs

Because most potential buyers will not have the opportunity to see your vehicle in person, it is important that you provide multiple pictures in your listing. People will buy a used vehicle without driving it, but not without seeing it. An online transaction requires the seller to provide a virtual walk around. This is best done with a minimum of 12 photos. We recommend a setting that produces original pictures of 1024x768 pixels (a common size) or some values close to that. Do not use stock photos.

Photos should be taken from several vantage points:

    Exterior: all four sides

    Interior

    Engine

    Odometer

    Close-ups of any dings, dents, stains, or other damage

Photographing Your Vehicle

Generally, items listed with good photos receive more bids and sell for higher prices than those with poor quality photos. Here are some photos tips for your eBay auction.

Exterior Photos

Provide potential bidders with a full exterior view of your vehicle. At a minimum, you should use ¾ views to capture the front, back, and both sides in two photos; however, the more detail the better. To provide the most effective listing it is important to include a direct front and rear photo along with each side of vehicle to help identify the distinguishing make and model characteristics of the vehicle. These views are useful, because they can also show options like fog lights (front) or trailer hitch (rear).

Condition or Damage Photos

As you walk around the outside of the vehicle, check to see whether there are any other details that show the condition. In order to increase buyer confidence, you should take photos of any notable issues including:

    Dents, rust, interior damage, rips, tears, paint fade, and scratches

    Cleanliness of wheels and tire tread

    Grill and font end of car

    Truck bed (if applicable)

Buyers should be aware of any known problems before they complete the purchase. Many successful sellers use blue masking tape to highlight damage, because damage is sometimes difficult to see in a digital picture.

Interior Photos

Photograph all the details a buyer will want to see inside the vehicle. Make sure to photograph the seats, dashboard, and any optional equipment (such as a stereo), floor carpets, backseat, or other interior angles. Also include any items that help identify optional equipment, such as trim level and condition.

Lighting is important for interior photos as shadows and poor lighting can make them difficult to see online. Use of a flash for interior photos.

Odometer and VIN Photos

Take close-up photos of the odometer reading and the VIN. Take a picture of the odometer reading with the keys in the ignition and the power turned on so the mileage appears clearly in the photo.

Lighting is important for interior photos as shadows and poor lighting can make them difficult to see online. Use of a flash for interior photos.

Engine Photos

Buyers will want to know that the engine has been maintained and is in working condition. This is especially true of older and collector vehicles. One photo of the entire engine compartment with good lighting is usually adequate.

Tips on Taking Photos

Framing

The car should fill the frame of the photograph.

Composition

Background should be neutral, so that it is easy to see the vehicle.

Lighting

Shadows and poor lighting can make photos difficult to see online. Shadows from trees and buildings can obscure a clear view. Early morning or late afternoon light is generally best for photos. You should have your back to the sun and watch for shadows, including your own. Use a flash for interior and engine shots.

2. Create Your Listing

Your next step is to create an eBay Motor's listing that will entice buyers to purchase your vehicle. Be sure to include a detailed description of your vehicle, the terms of sale, and a realistic price based on research that supports your vehicle's value.

Use the following helpful links to create your listing:

    Describe your vehicle

    Price your vehicle

    Set terms of sale

Create Your Listing: Describe Your Vehicle

You are now ready to create your eBay Motor's listing. Use the Sell Your Item form to get started.

If you did not already complete the Sell Your Vehicle Checklist, you should do so now before you continue to create your eBay Motor's listing. The information on this checklist will help you create your listing.

You will be asked to provide a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) when you complete the Sell Your Item form. Entering a VIN allows eBay to pre-populate your listing with information that is specific to your vehicle. This results in a more robust listing.

It is important to be completely honest in your description as this builds buyer trust and may help you sell at a higher price. Be professional, thorough, and clear.

Create Your Listing: Price Your Vehicle

Your next step is to determine a realistic price for your vehicle.

Research Your Vehicle's Value

A great way to determine a realistic price is to search for the make/model you are interested in on eBay Motors. You can then use the Price Research tab to find detailed pricing information based on past eBay sales, current eBay listing prices, and industry leading price research data.

Determine a Pricing Strategy

The most successful sellers on eBay Motors choose the best auction and pricing strategy to meet their objectives. Selecting the right strategy will lead to more bids and the successful sale of your vehicle. In general, set the starting price low to attract buyers' attention and drive market excitement. There are basically four pricing strategies to consider: Reserve Price auctions, No Reserve Price auctions, Buy It Now listings, and Best Offer listings.

Reserve Price Listing

A Reserve Price Auction enables you to set a reserve price, which is the minimum price that you are willing to accept. This minimizes risk, because there is no obligation to sell until the reserve price is met.

When should you use a reserve auction?

    Effective for late models and higher priced vehicles.

    Popular with sellers with little or no experience selling their vehicle on eBay Motors.

Tips:

    Set your reserve price as the lowest possible price that you are willing to accept.

    Set your reserve price close to trade-in, as most sales on eBay Motors are between trade-in and retail. New sellers often make the mistake of pricing too close to retail; as a result, bidding excitement never gets a chance to start and their items don't sell.

    Set a low starting price to create bidding momentum as early as possible. Listings with high starting prices and an unknown reserve fare poorly on eBay Motors.

Note: If you've chosen to use a Reserve Price Auction format, you may lower your reserve or remove your reserve price during the auction to sell your vehicle quickly.

No Reserve Price Listing

In No Reserve Price Auctions, any bid at or above your starting price wins the auction.

When should you use a No Reserve Price Auction?

    Effective for older and lower priced vehicles.

    Effective if you are looking to sell your vehicle in a hurry and getting the right price is less critical.

    Popular with vehicle sellers who are more experienced in the eBay marketplace.

Trends to Consider:

        A No Reserve Price Auction with a high starting price that is equivalent to a reserve price will receive very few bids until the final hours of the auction. Bidding rates are generally higher for these types of auctions than Reserve Price Auctions, but a high percentage of these auctions end with no bids.

A No Reserve Price Auction with a low starting price is for the seller who is comfortable turning a profit based on volume. This method is potentially risky, because the seller could take a loss if multiple bidders do not drive up the price. This approach, however, does drive bidding activity and almost guarantees that the vehicle will sell.

Buy It Now Listing

The Buy It Now price allows you to specify a fixed sale price for your vehicle.

When should you use the Buy It Now price?

    To price your vehicle for a fast sale.

    In a reserve or no reserve auction listing to give your buyers the option of purchasing the vehicle immediately at a fixed price.

    To show buyers that you are serious about making a deal.

    Many buyers judge the value of the reserve price according to the Buy It Now price. If your reserve price is lower than the Buy It Now price, consider mentioning that in your listing.

Tips:

    Setting an unrealistically high Buy It Now price-like a "sticker price"-can scare away potential buyers.

    You can lower your Buy It Now price during the auction to show buyers that you are willing to sell the vehicle immediately for a fixed price provided there is a minimum of 12 hours left before your listing ends. You may also add a Buy It Now price to allow a buyer to end the auction immediately and win the vehicle-provided there isn't a winning bid. Learn more about how to revise your price.

Best Offer Listing

With Best Offer with buyers can offer a price they are willing to pay for your vehicle. Once your accept an offer, the listing is closed and the buyer is obligated to pay the price offered. If you agree to review Best Offers, a Make Offer button displays on your listing page in the same area as the Buy It Now or Advertised Price.

When should you use a No Reserve Price Auction?

    Effective for older and lower priced vehicles.

    Effective if you are looking to sell your vehicle in a hurry and getting the right price is less critical.

Create Your Listing: Set Terms of Sale

Your listing will be your primary means of communication with potential buyers. Therefore, it is important for the buyer and the seller to understand and agree to the terms of sale.

As you create your listing, you should specify the following information:

Payment Terms

Describe your requirements for payment in detail. Let the buyer know if you require a deposit, what payment methods you accept, and when the balance payoff (or full amount if you do not require a deposit) is due.

Deposit

It is a common practice for eBay Motors sellers to require a deposit within 72 hours after the end of a successful listing. Specify the amount of the deposit and a reasonable period of time in which you expect to receive it. Consider using PayPal to accept deposits via credit card and bank account deposits online, because this is a standard form of payment used by eBay buyers.

Balance Payoff Amount

Specify how and when you'd like the balance to be paid. Most sellers require a certified check, money order, or some type of financing.

Financing Through eBay

Let buyers know that they can apply for financing at the eBay Motors Financing Center or on the Financing tab before they place a bid or offer to buy your vehicle. Deals may close faster with loans arranged through the Financing Center. Consider providing a link to the Financing Center in your listing.

Shipping or Pickup

It is standard practice on eBay Motors for the buyer to make the arrangements and pay the costs associated with picking up or shipping the vehicle. Specify who will pay for the shipping and whether you will be willing to deliver the vehicle within a specific driving distance. Many eBay Motors buyers will drive or fly to the seller's location to pick up the vehicle. As a seller, you can facilitate the fulfillment of the sale by making it easy for buyers to understand their options.

Sellers will often provide estimates of shipping costs to various locations around the U.S. eBay Motors also provides buyers with an option to arrange shipping in the Shipping Center and on the Shipping tab associated with any vehicle. Always include your city and ZIP code in your listing. Buyers can use this information to get a free online quote for vehicle shipping.

Vehicle Inspection

Specify whether you have already performed an inspection or you would allow your buyers to have the vehicle inspected at their own time and expense prior to the close of sale.

eBay Motors recommends arranging inspections through SGS Automotive. With their 150-point vehicle inspection, SGS Automotive helps you build the confidence that is crucial to any vehicle or motorcycle sale. Learn more about SGS Vehicle Inspections.

3. Manage Your Listing

You can manage your listing through My eBay. Once signed in to My eBay, you can add information or upgrade your listing to attract more buyers. You can do this at any time while your listing is active. You can also establish contact with your potential buyers to increase the chances that your vehicle will sell.

Use the following helpful links to you manage your listing:

    Actively participate in the process

    Revise pricing (if applicable)

Manage Your Listing: Actively Participate in the Process

Once your listing is active, you should build a relationship with potential buyers by email or phone. This will strongly increase your chances of arriving at a successful sale.

Be Accessible to Potential Buyers

Make sure that your phone number and email address on your eBay account is accurate. The serious buyer will be more likely to engage in business with you if you are open and responsive to questions and concerns in a timely manner - both during the listing period and after the purchase when transactional details are being resolved. You may want to consider adding your telephone number to your item description in order to further facilitate communication. This can also add to the buyer's sense of trust in a seller. eBay buyers expect customer service from the sellers, and that's what drives the feedback score. "Great communication!" is a common feedback comment. Be sure to schedule time every day to check your listings and look for emails containing questions about the vehicle.

Reach Out to Potential Buyers

If you have questions about a potential buyer's feedback rating or bidding activity, you should contact the buyer directly. It's likely that the potential buyer has questions regarding the vehicle or the terms of sale and will appreciate that you initiated communication. The best sellers talk to every serious buyer. This results in a higher level of buyer trust, more bids, and an increase in final sales, because communication problems are avoided that might have resulted in an unpaid item.

Manage Listings Using My eBay

One of the best ways to track your listings is by using My eBay - a central place where you can manage all your eBay activities. You can click "My eBay" at the top of almost any page on eBay Motors. Next, select the Selling tab to track the current price of your listings and the number of bids that you have received. You can use My eBay to lower your reserve or Buy It Now price.

 When you have received bids, you can contact bidders by accessing your listing, and then viewing the bid history.

Use the Bid History Page

The Bid History page is your source for contacting bidders. You can access the Bid History page by clicking the link in the History section on your vehicle listing.

Request Member's Contact Info

You can also request more contact information about the bidders by using the Find Contact Information search option.

This member information is provided by eBay with the intention of better facilitating a specific transaction between members and must be used in accordance with eBay's Privacy Policy. This tool is not intended for the harvesting of information or for any other purpose, such as facilitating future transactions, or disseminating unsolicited email campaigns. Misuse of the tool is considered a serious infraction and may result in permanent suspension from the eBay Web site.

Manage Your Listing: Revise Pricing

If your listing isn't receiving the bidding or buying activity that you expected, consider revising your price. The pricing information that you can revise depends upon the remaining time before your listing ends and whether users have bid on or purchased your items. Learn more about how to revise your price.

If you want to change, add information, or upgrade your listing to attract more buyers, use the Revise Your Item page. Learn more about the types of changes that you can make.

4. Complete the Sale

Once you've sold your vehicle, you'll need to collect payment and confirm the pickup or shipping arrangements with the buyer. Be sure to check with your state's Department of Motor Vehicles for details on how the title transfer should be handled.

Use the following helpful links to close the deal:

    Finalize Payment, Shipping, and Title Transfer

    Utilize Second Chance Offer or Relist your vehicle (if applicable)

Complete the Sale: Finalize Payment, Shipping, and Title Transfer

Receive Payment

You should have already established your payment terms in your eBay Motors listing. Sellers are encouraged to accept deposits via PayPal and the balance of the payment via the Financing Center. However, sellers are welcome to accept or deny any type of payment, as long as those terms are clearly explained in the listing.

Complete the Sale: Arrange Pickup / Shipping

You should have already established your pickup and/or shipping terms in your eBay Motors listing. Most buyers opt to pick up the vehicle in person; however, if shipping services are required for your transaction, please make sure the shipping company that you and the buyer agree to use is fully bonded and insured.

eBay Motors recommends a number of dependable shipping companies that are listed in the Shipping Center. But if you have a prior relationship with a trustworthy shipping company, you might want to offer to help arrange for shipping.

Complete the Sale: Transfer Title

You will need to transfer the title of the vehicle to the new owner. Each state has slightly different rules on how the title transfer should be completed. We recommend that you visit your state's Department of Motor Vehicles to review detailed information about transferring titles to the new owner.

Complete the Sale: Use Second Chance Offer or Relist Vehicle

If for some reason your vehicle did not sell, you can make a Second Chance Offer to one or more of your bidders or take advantage of the free Relist policy on eBay.

Utilize a Second Chance Offer

Even if the auction closes unsuccessfully, you can make a Second Chance Offer to one or more of your bidders. A Second Chance Offer allows you to contact the bidders on your ended listing with a lower offered price on the vehicle. You and the buyer can agree on any price that you want, but your automated offer must be lower than your previous reserve price.

Sellers can send a Second Chance Offer from any of these pages:

Bid History page: Go to your closed listing and then click the "Bid History" link.

My eBay page: In the Items I've Sold section, click the Action menu and select "Send a Second Chance Offer."

Item page for a closed listing: Sign in with your User ID and then click the link for the Second Chance Listing tool.

Note: The "Second Chance Offer" link is only available for closed listings with at least one non-winning bidder.

Relist Your Vehicle

You can always relist your vehicle by clicking the Relist Item button on the bottom-left corner of your item page. You will be credited the Insertion Fee if your vehicle sells.

Here’s six ways to set yourself up for successful sell.

Write a standout title

We’ll recommend search terms that buyers often use, so be sure to add these in the title.

Avoid all caps and focus on specific details like brand, model, size, and color.

Take high-quality photos

Snap your items from multiple angles in a well-lit place, and capture any blemishes for transparency.

On the eBay app, you can clean up your images and add a white background.

Pick a purchase format

If you want to sell your item quickly, Buy it Now is probably the best format for you.

Otherwise, if you want to try your luck and shoot for the best possible price, choose Auction.

Set the right price

We will recommend a price based on recent sales of similar items.

You can even watch how other sellers are pricing their items, or use Best Offer to negotiate and sell faster.

Stand out from the crowd

Promote your listing and be seen by more buyers with sponsored placements across the eBay network.

Sell your items faster with eBay’s advertising tools.

Ship with ease

We provide recommendations for delivery, but to save on shipping, use an eBay delivery label.

Plus, if you’re selling locally, you can also offer Local Pickup.

For those who want to take full advantage of the eBay Motors platform, here are some keys to successful sales:

1. Test a small sample of sales. Before you dive into the deep end of the eBay Motors pool, start selling a small portion of your inventory, try listing it and see how it sells.

Once you get the ball rolling, you can invest in development and automation to list your entire inventory. You need to ensure that your eBay inventory status is accurate and up-to-date, using API tools to automatically update your inventory status on various platforms.

2. Focus on fast delivery services. Online buyers generally want to receive goods as soon as possible, and parts buyers are usually willing to wait 3-5 days for delivery, but don't let it wait longer than that. Therefore, it means that you must commit to fast processing of every online order. Set a 1-day processing time for all orders in your eBay settings and stick to this commitment.

This also means that you must hold your express shipping company accountable. UPS and FedEx are eBay's preferred shipping partners and they will generally get you to your delivery schedule. If it's a smaller shipment or a product that fits in Flat Rate Boxes, you can save some money by using USPS Priority Mail. USPS Priority Mail generally delivers within 3 days. You need to make sure you can make cost-saving shipping decisions without sacrificing customer satisfaction.

3. Offer free shipping. In the world of e-commerce, people hate paying for shipping. The price + shipping model will force buyers to calculate the total cost, which can be a huge frustration for them. Buyers are more likely to abandon the purchase rather than calculate the total cost themselves.

After switching from paid shipping to free shipping, sales revenue may increase by 20% (or more). You can add the cost of shipping to the price. Studies have shown that buyers will pay more for an item with free shipping.

4. Sell internationally. Selling internationally is not as complicated as it sounds. eBay has a wealth of resources to help you sell and ship your parts around the world. You can ship anything weighing less than 4 pounds to any destination in the world for less than $25, and you don't need to offer free shipping to your international customers. International buyers are generally less price sensitive and willing to pay higher shipping costs.

Selling internationally is also a great way to distance yourself from your competitors. Surprisingly, many sellers on eBay Motors don’t offer international shipping, so the competition is low. If you learn how to sell internationally, you’ll open up a whole new world of potential buyers.

5. A liberal return policy. E-commerce buyers want to be able to return products if they’re not satisfied with them. You have to accept returns, and you have to do it with a smile. E-commerce is built on trust. To maintain that trust, you should go the extra mile and make returns a breeze for consumers. If you do have trouble with a return, try to work harder on customer service. While there are some scammers who try to profit from returns, they’re a minority.

What are the requirements for applying for an account with the eBay Enterprise Entry Program?

Prepare materials

Since the application process requires you to upload some information, it will be more effective if you prepare it in advance as required!

For sellers who have already applied, as long as the application materials are still valid, you can directly use the materials from the first application to continue applying for business entry for your other sub-accounts! The same business license, identity certificate, and company address can be used for all sub-accounts!

List of materials:

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