1. Learn all you can about the item. Before bidding, read the vehicle’s description thoroughly.
Do you understand all the details about insurance, vehicle history, payment options and so on?

2. Ask the seller for any information he or she has forgotten to include.
Don’t be embarrassed asking several questions, they’ll be grateful for your enquiries. Get to know your seller and the item they are selling. Learn more about Ask Seller a Question

3. Check the seller’s feedback ratings, past transactions and reviews.
From the item page, click on the number in brackets after the seller’s User ID. From here you’ll see what other buyers have had to say about doing business with the seller.

4. Decide how much you’re willing to pay for the vehicle.
To see what a vehicle is worth, look at similar eBay listings or check from a reliable source in the used car or bike market.

5. Find out other costs of ownership
Like financing, insurance, fuel consumption, condition of tyres and replacement of parts if any.

6. Check the terms of sale.
Check just how and when the seller wants you to pay and collect the vehicle. Do not send any advance payment to the seller.

7. Remember, your bid is a legally binding offer
To buy the vehicle at any price up to your maximum bid amount. If the seller accepts your bid, you are legally obligated to pay. Not paying may cause the seller to seek legal action and may affect your eBay membership. For details, check out eBay’s User Agreement and information on unpaid items.

8. Consider Buy It Now
Buy It Now is a fixed price format that is made available by sellers for buyers to close the sale immediately at a given price.

9. Search for listings with Best Offer
Best Offer is a feature that allows sellers who have opted for Buy It Now to offer prospective buyers the ability to make a offer on the listing. You can make the offer by clicking on the Best Offer link on the item page of the listing you are interested in buying. The seller has the right to accept or decline your offer. If accepted, the transaction closes instantly.

10. Enjoy bidding and buying on eBay Motors.

Buyer FAQ’s

What is required to bid and/or buy?
If you want to bid, you just need an eBay User ID and Password. If you don’t have these already, Register Now. It’s FREE.

Is buying on eBay Motors safe?
eBay Motors is committed to making your trading experience safe. You can rely on eBay’s advice and guidelines to help you make informed decisions with confidence and trust. As with any transaction, you should always use common sense. Please review the Buyer Checklist and Tips to buy safely

What do I do if a seller offers to sell the vehicle to me outside of eBay?
eBay prohibits email offers to buy or sell listed items outside of the eBay web site. Offers of this nature are a potential fraud risk for both buyers and sellers and should be avoided in all instances. If you would like to report a user who is attempting to sell an item outside of eBay, do it through the Contact Us page.

What if I have doubts or questions about an item I am looking at or bidding on?
You never need to bid on or buy an item you’re not sure about. If you have any doubts or questions, just ask the seller a question before you bid or use Buy It Now . Every listing page has a link in the Seller information box on the Item Page. Click on the link to get a form that will send an email to the seller. Make sure you are comfortable with all aspects of the transaction before proceeding.

Is my bid or buy binding? What happens if I change my mind?
Remember, your bid is a legally binding offer to buy the vehicle at any price up to your maximum bid amount. If the seller accepts your bid, you are legally obligated to pay. Not paying may cause the seller to seek legal action and may affect your eBay membership. For details, check out eBay’s User Agreement.

What happens if the car is not as described by the seller in the listing?
When you see the vehicle if it is not as described by the seller in the listing then you may be under no obligation to complete the sale.

I have just bid and the listing says I am the highest bidder but adds "Reserve not met" – what does this mean?
Some sellers choose to list their vehicle with a reserve price that cannot be viewed by buyers. If “Reserve not met” is displayed , then the sale of the vehicle is not completed at the end of the listing as the seller is not obliged to sell the item below the reserve price. You need to keep bidding until “Reserve met” is displayed, at which stage both buyer and seller are obliged to complete the sale.

Do I have to pay for the car before I see it?
You are not obliged to do so. We encourage you not to pay before you have inspected all details of the vehicle. You can do so after you are the winner and have completed all formalities post the sale.

I can’t find the car I am looking for, what can I do?
Hundreds of vehicles are listed on eBay Motors every month. Keep checking to see if the vehicle you are looking for has been listed.

I see vehicles listed at very low prices. Are they for real ? Will I really get a car or Bike for that price?
Many vehicle sellers list their vehicles at a very low starting price to increase interest in them. Most will also use a reserve price so that they do not have to sell until the bidding reaches a minimum amount. . Make sure you get to know your seller by checking their feedback rating and contacting them with any questions you have before you bid on or purchase an item.

I have found the car I want to buy but it is located in a different state, should I bid on it?
eBay Motors offers vehicle buyers the ability to buy from across states if the price is good. Please interact with the seller and state that you are from another state. Also please find out the cost of transporting it from a shipper or whether you are going to drive back and cost of registering it in your state from the RTO. Calculate these costs before bidding for a vehicle and completing a sale.

Do I pay any fees to eBay when I buy a car or bike on the site?
No. Buyers do not pay any fees to eBay when they buy any item in the cars and bikes category or on any other category on the site