Ebay Used Car Tips

How To Buy A Used Car on Ebay


Buying a used car from ebay shouldn't be a chore. It's actually far easier than travelling all around town from car dealership to private seller and back again. On Ebay Motors.com you can browse for thousands of used cars right from the comfort of your own home. In fact buying a used car has never been easier.


Searching for a used car on ebay motors is convenient and fast. You can search by make and model, by price, by age and you can easily find that hidden treasure, whether it be a vintage car or a childhood dream of owning one of the real classics. 


Buying an ebay used car is also a lot safer than some people may think. The safety of dealing with paypal really takes the worry out of your used car purchase. The buyer protection that ebay and paypal offer, in my eyes is as effective as if you were buying from your typical dealer, and safer than buying from a guy up the road who has not much to lose if he sells you a lemon. 


Many sellers on ebay motors.com have very high feedback scores and it can only take you a minute to check the comments on past sales. Many ebay sellers work hard for a long time to build this trust and are not prepared to throw all that hard work away on selling you a lemon just because they can.


Here's a few tips to help you on your way to making that used car purchase.

A good way to start is to go straight to ebay motors. com:  Here's a quick video on how to search for a used car on ebay.

Another good way to go is to check ebay used car listings. Don't forget that you can also search ebay for, ebay used trucks. ebay used motorbikes and also ebay used boats.

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3 Secret Tips Before You Buy A Used Car

I have always purchased my cars used. And every single time, I got a great deal because of a few secrets that is easy to do.

These secrets will save you money. And the good news is there is no luck involved.

If you follow these steps you are guaranteed to save lots of money, so please pay attention. 

BUYING A USED CAR Power Tip #1 - 

Check Consumer Reports on the safest cars out there. Looks are one thing, but never ignore safety.

Here's what you do: Go to a reputable car repair shop and ask if you can bring the vehicle by for a look-over.

There is a 99% chance they will say "yes".

While you're there, ask what cars they have to repair most often. Also, ask what the inspection includes, how long it takes, and the price. Always get this information in writing - just to be safe.

Once the vehicle has been inspected, ask the mechanic for a written report with a cost estimate for all necessary repairs.

Be sure the report includes the vehicle's make, model and VIN. If you decide to make an offer to the dealer after approving the inspection, you can use the estimated repair costs to negotiate the price of the vehicle.

Do you see how easy it is?

Are you going to purchase from an individual? If yes, then here is your next tip.

BUYING A USED CAR Power Tip #2 

Remember, private sellers generally are not covered by the Used Car Rule and don't have to use the Buyers Guide. However, you can use the Guide's list of an auto's major systems as a shopping tool.

It's simple.

You can ask the seller if you can have the vehicle inspected by your mechanic. If he/she says no... beware. No matter how nice the car appears, something fishy is going on.

Now, a private sale likely will be on an "as is" basis, unless your purchase agreement with the seller specifically states otherwise. If you have a written contract, the seller has to live up to the contract.

The car also may be covered by a manufacturer's warranty or a separately purchased service contract. But that doesn't mean that the warranty and service contract are transferable.

Plus, other limits or costs may apply. Before you buy the car, ask if it's still under warranty or service contract, and review that baby carefully.

Some states will require vehicle sellers to pass a vehicle inspection before a sale is made. That's not always the case, though. To find out what your state requires, contact your state Attorney General's office or a local consumer protection agency.

Hey, it's just a phone call. And it will take less than 5 minutes.

Whether you end up buying a used car from a dealer, a co-worker, or a ebay, follow these tips to learn as much as you can about the car: 

BUYING A USED CAR Power Tip #3 

Examine the car carefully yourself using an inspection checklist. You can find a checklist in many of the magazine articles, books and Internet sites that deal with buying a used car.

Once I bought a used car in August, and never thought to test the rear defroster. Guess what? Come November, I found out it didn't work. If you're shopping in the summer, don't forget to check the heater. And if it's cold as ice outside, still turn that air on full blast and make sure it works!

Test drive the car under varied road conditions--on hills, highways, and in stop-and-go traffic.

Ask for the car's maintenance record. If the owner doesn't have copies, contact the dealership or repair shop where most of the work was done. They may share their files with you.

Talk to the previous owner, especially if the present owner is unfamiliar with the car's history.

Have the car inspected by a mechanic you hire.

There you go.

Follow those three "used car buying" tips and you are guaranteed to save a ton of money buying a used car. 

Choosing The Right Car

Choosing the right car

We all dream about the car we’d like, Maybe we see one in the street and think “that’s the one for me” then, being fickle, will see another a little further along the street and say “No, that’s the car I want!”.

Don’t worry, this is quite normal, very few people know exactly what they want.

Here, we give you some considerations on choosing the right car for you so you don’t end up saddled with a car that, frankly, disappoints you! Remember that you are likely to spend a lot of your time sitting in it and the model you choose will say a lot about you to other people. 

What will be your new car’s main purpose?
Your lifestyle and what your new car will be used for is the very first thing you need to think about. Basically, your dream car may be TT Roadster (a two-seater) bit if the car is to be used to drop the kids off to school, then it really won’t be suitable!

Consider this ….
• Is the car going to be used for family trips? 
• commuting to work in? (then choose a diesel to get the most from your fuel) 
• will it be a sporty second car for week-ends? 
• Does it need to used for off-roading?
• Will it be needed for business?
• Are you married or single? Do you have children? etc etc

This will then help you build a picture in mind of the car that is realistically right for you

The costs

Another important consideration is running costs:

• What insurance group is the car? The higher the group, the more your insurance premium will be

• If your car is going to do a lot of mileage (over 12,000 miles a year), then think about choosing a car with a diesel engine – these are better on fuel consumption

• More expensive cars will have higher servicing and maintenance bills.

Comfort

Depending on what purpose your car is used for, comfort is a consideration.

For commuting or high mileage vehicles, the car should be of the optimum comfort and, ideally, have air conditioning.

If it is a fun car, say a sporty number for weekends, then be prepared that the ride will be slightly harder (but a lot of fun!)

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By now you should have a good idea of the type of car you want and what it needs to be like to suit your circumstances!

Now, think about how much you can comfortably afford and start doing your research!

The internet is a good place to start looking, ebay motors is a great place to start, 

Google Used Car Search is also popular. 

The way i search for used cars is using a Used Car Search Engine, these work great, here's a link for some used car search engines  here.

Build a car your way

You can research prices, specifications and, if you are after a new car, for a bit of fun, you can even visit a manufacturers site and build a car to your own specifications!

Also, scour the motor section of your local newspaper to see what finance deals and offers are on at local dealerships. You could pick up a good deal!

Happy Motoring!

Ebay Used Cars

Buying & Selling Cars On Ebay

Are you having trouble finding a great deal on a car in your local area? Well, join the club. Using Online Bidding at eBay Motors can be the perfect answer you’ve been looking for. More and more people are discovering every day how perfectly easy it is to purchase large items over the internet, including cars and other motor vehicles. Skip the runaround you’re going to get at the local car dealer, and start saving money now when you buy and sell eBay.

A car auction on eBay Motors works just like any other eBay auction. You search for what you’re looking for using eBay’s great search engine, then peruse the list of online auctions that look as though they may be offering what you’re looking for. Once you see something that strikes your fancy, you can give it a closer look by examining the listing for the vehicle that you’re interested in.

If the seller has prepared properly, you’ll see in-depth descriptions and well taken photographs that show the item from every angle. You then have a chance to start to bid on whatever items you are interested in bidding on.

Sell Your Vehicle with an eBay Auto Auction

Do you have a car or truck that you want to sell? You might want to take a look at selling it on eBay Motors. You can reach many, many more people, than you can using traditional car sales methods, such as newspaper listings and large used car dealerships. Some people even make their livings entirely off of selling cars on-line.

eBay Motors is the largest seller of used cars in the United States. You can reach people across town or across the country, which would be next to impossible using traditional methods of selling a car. Would you rather park it in front of your house for the people driving by to see, or park it on eBay where millions of people “drive by” every day?


Tips On Buying & Selling Cars 

If your looking for a car or bike or even a boat ebay motors is a great place to start. Here are some tips to help you find what your looking for in an ebay used car.

Tips for sellers:

Be honest. As simple as that sounds it can be hard.  Being honest also includes not hiding vital information such as accident damage, rust, missing parts. Put yourself in the buyers position, no-one wants to buy a lemon.

Be realistic in your pricing.

Buyers on Ebay are looking for cheap buys. If it's a run down old car with next to no prospect of selling and you just want it gone then list it at 0.99c start with no reserve - it WILL sell! 

If you have recently restored or spent a lot of money on your car - don't expect to recover the costs in selling. How many recently restored cars are offered with unrealistic prices - if you have spent $20,000 on restoring a car valued at $10,000 what do you think the reasonable buyer will offer? If you have just spent $1000 on new tyres for a run down old car worth $500 - then you are better off selling the tyres separately from the car - more chance of recovering costs.

Don't say the car is near RWC or not much work required -why not get that RWC and offer it with the car because a car with a current RW will definitely sell. And remember registration is not normally transferable unless a RWC is offered.

Make time available for sellers to view and ask questions.

There is nothing worse than being a buyer who can't get answers, can't view the car or even can't get a response from a seller. The end result is a seller who has something to hide and a car that doesn't sell.

Photos - the more the better. Show all sides, Give the buyer a good look at your car put in as many pics as possible,interior, boot, under bonnet, seats, dash -a good idea is to take pictures of, speedo reading, tread on tyres and clean engine bay and interior goes a long way.

An old car is NOT a classic car.

Tips for Buyers:

No-one wants a lemon
Even if it looks cool

There is a lot of rubbish out, so be carefull in you choice of ebay used cars  be picky.  Be patient and the right car at the right price will always come along.

Know what you want and what purpose the car will be for

Always have this in your mind. Don't buy a classic if you need an everyday car and certainly don't buy an everyday car thinking it is a classic.

Never, never buy a car without seeing it in the flesh.

Photos are great, but only for the seller. If a car looks great in the picture then it is probably in average condition. Also be aware of what is not being shown in the photos - if there are no interior photos then chances are the interior will be in very poor condition.

When you are looking at the photos, look to the back ground and surroundings for clues. For example if an old car in poor condition is offered for sale and you can see a well presented, good condition Morris in the background - chances are you are buying someone elses parts car that they no longer require (as they have taken all the good bits off for their own use). Another example especially for motorcylces is look at the ground under the bike - oil leaks can be seen clearly.

Also a seller who does not respond to questions, or is unwilling to arrange viewing times, or is vague or aggressive in responses is best avoided.

Always deal with the owner of a car for sale. 

How many times have you seen cars offered for sale by a friend, relative etc. And be extra careful in handing over money to anyone other than the proper owner. And always get a receipt and details of seller.

Research car prices 

Before bidding  determine your limits if you are going to bid. Best indicator of current value especially for late model cars is from an insurance company. Get a quote to see the current market value  If an insurance quote values a car at $2000 then why should you pay any more?

Rust

The number one reason for not buying a car (especially old cars) in my opinion is rust. Rust = run away, don't buy. A good solid rust free car with a clapped out motor or gearbox is a much better buy than a rusty car with a reco motor or gear box. Unless you only want the motor/gearbox!

If the seller is offering a RWC all the better 

Remember especially with older cars this is no guarantee of a good car - all it does is allows the rego to be transferred and for you to drive the car while you fix any problems as they come up.

And last but not least be patient and wait for the right car to come along at the right price. There is a great range of ebay used cars so let your head rule your heart when buying or your wallet may suffer. There are exceptions to every rule. To find a true bargain means looking at up to hundreds of cars.

Hopefully this guide on ebay used cars has been helpfull to you.