eBay – Car Auction

How to buy a used car at a good price on eBay auction?

eBay Inc. is a well-known American company that provides services in the field of online auctions. It should be noted that not only vehicles are sold on this platform, but also any other goods. The company itself acts as an ordinary intermediary during the conclusion of a purchase and sale agreement between the buyer and seller. Payment for goods and their shipment is made without the participation of eBay.

History of eBay Auction

The founding date of this auction is considered to be September 5, 1995. It was then that a programmer named Pierre Omidyar developed a new online auction called AuctionWeb. The current name was given to the auction only 2 years after its founding.

What vehicles can be purchased at eBay auction?

This American online platform, which has become popular far beyond its country, offers a huge variety of different vehicles. At the auction you can purchase:

• Regular used passenger cars. This is where the greatest variety of options is presented. The platform features cars in sedan, pickup, hatchback, wagon, coupe, city crossovers, minivans and full-size SUVs. You can find both a relatively new car model with low mileage and vintage vehicles that were released in the middle of the last century.
• Commercial vehicles. These are options for those who want to find commercial vehicles. This category includes dump trucks, refrigerators, tractors, etc.
• Special purpose equipment. Such vehicles are often chosen by heads of utility services and managers of various enterprises interested in replenishing their fleet with special equipment.
• Motorcycles and scooters. You can become the owner of both sports motorcycles made by famous Japanese manufacturers and truly American models from the world-famous Harley-Davidson company.

Advantages of buying a car at eBay auction

It should be said that today a huge number of used vehicles are sold through this online auction. Cars are bought by both Americans themselves and residents of other countries. The reasons for the popularity of this auction are the following factors:

• Huge number of lots available for purchase. Every day the online auction is replenished with thousands of new offers. This allows you to select exactly the vehicle that is required in a specific case. Models that are not available anywhere else are supplied to the American market!
• Convenience of finding the right option. The well-designed navigation system of the site allows you to quickly find the necessary offers. You can specify the make and model of the vehicle, boundary year of manufacture, mileage indicators, body type, engine, gearbox and even suitable equipment.
• Opportunity to buy a vehicle at a good price. The American market is overflowing with various offers, so the cost of cars is low. Even taking into account the cost of delivery and customs clearance, the total price of a car purchased at this auction will be significantly lower.
• Getting a quality and reliable vehicle. At eBay auction, you can find a car with low mileage, in good condition and with rich equipment. American car owners use high-quality fuel and regularly undergo maintenance. Odometer rollback is prosecuted by law in America.

Searching and selecting a car at eBay auction

At the auction, you can choose a large number of vehicles of different brands, different years of production, differing in different technical condition. Unique, exotic cars often appear for sale (produced in small batches, individually or featured in famous films).

To select a suitable car, you need to:

• Register at eBay auction. To do this, you need to provide personal information, phone number and attach your Visa or MasterCard bank card. Payments on this online platform go through the PayPal system.
• On the main page of eBay auction, go to the special auto section called "Motors".
• In the search bar, write the model and make of the car you are interested in or specify the category by selecting the "Cars & Trucks" menu. You can specify many additional parameters (manufacturer, model, year of manufacture, technical condition, body color, etc.).
• In the received results, click on the option you like. On the platform, offers can be presented as an auction or put up for sale at a fixed price. In the first case, a special "Make Offer" button is provided.
• To get the most benefit, it is recommended to place bids in the last minutes before the end of trading.

Payment for the won car on eBay

The buyer who won the auction first deposits a certain deposit into the account of the person selling the car (often this amount does not exceed 1000 US dollars). The deposit must be paid within the next couple of days. If you refuse to purchase, this amount is not returned to the buyer.

Documents for the purchased car (vehicle title) must be requested from the former owner or insurance company, paying for postage. On average, USPS EMS/FedEx services cost 20-25 dollars. After completing the transaction, the buyer must pay the full amount of the lot price.

It is mandatory to clarify that the car is being purchased for further export to another country. In this situation, payment of local taxes will not be required. Without documents, the car cannot leave the territory of the USA.

Delivery of vehicle purchased at eBay auction

After paying for the lot, the buyer moves on to the longest stage of the purchase — transporting the purchased car to their country. Delivery involves the following stages:

• Transportation of the car to the terminal of the transport company
• Transporting the car to the port of departure
• Customs clearance at the port and subsequent loading of the vehicle (usually takes 3-7 days)
• Arrival and unloading of the car at the destination port
• Sending to the customs terminal (where all documents are processed and a special duty is paid)

Purchase through WESTMOTORS

To avoid going through all this yourself, and not be afraid to buy a car from an unscrupulous seller or with hidden defects — contact WESTMOTORS. Our specialists will find a car that meets all your criteria, check it before purchase and buy it for you.

If the user has any questions regarding a particular lot, they can contact the seller and find out all the required information. For this purpose, eBay provides a special "Ask a question" form.

• Selection of cars for your budget and criteria
• Verification of seller reputation and vehicle condition
• Participation in bidding on your behalf
• Organization of delivery to your country
• Assistance with customs clearance