Does eBay handle car transactions?

eBay does not sell cars for people; nor does it offer a guarantee on used cars. It is a listing service that handles the transaction between a private buyer and seller. The eBay Motors website and car photos were fake, stolen from a legitimate used-car ad.

How to list a car on eBay for sale?

1 Prepare to Sell Register Gather Information About Your Vehicle Take Photographs 2 Create Your Listing Describe the Vehicle Price Your Vehicle Set Terms of Sale 3 Manage Your Listing Actively Participate in the Process Revise Pricing 4 Complete the Sale

How do you pay for a car on eBay?

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. You should have already established your pickup and/or shipping terms in your eBay Motors listing.

Do you need PayPal to sell a car on eBay?

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.

Can you pick up a car on eBay?

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.

Who is the seller of a car on eBay?

The eBay Motors seller is a car dealership in Pittsburg called JKMotorcars. My winning bid was $4450.00. After paying the required $1000 deposit within minutes of auction close. I tried contacting the seller via Ebay messaging, a phone call (which was disconnected as soon as I said I won the auction) and text.

How many cars have been sold on eBay?

Currently out $1000 and hoping my claim is paid to refund the deposit. eBay Motors has no control over the integrity of the vehicle sellers and does not require sellers to honor the auctions they list. I am a long time eBay user with over 1100 purchase or sale transactions.

Is it possible to buy a car on eBay?

Offers on non-eBay sites that claim eBay intermediates the payment are not legitimate transactions. We have some great resources to help buyers find and purchase vehicles on our website that I’d like to share for other that may view this thread: How do I purchase a vehicle on eBay?

Do you owe the buyer of Your Used Car anything?

The reason you do not owe the buyer anything is that they bought the car with all faults (assuming you are not a car dealer) and you were truthful in the ad. If their expectations exceeded your ad, that’s their problem.