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Author: Kaitlyn Short

LAST UPDATED: March 4th, 2022

Based in San Jose, California, eBayMotors.com is eBay’s automotive website for buying and selling new, used and certified pre-owned vehicles and parts. eBay started in 1995 as an online auction website for collectors and enthusiasts and has since expanded its features to offer a straight retail shopping experience without any need for auction-style bidding. 

In 1999, eBay business development specialist Simon Rothman was seeking a die-cast model of the Ferrari sports car. Accidentally, he stumbled onto the real thing. After a review on categorizing vehicles together, ebaymotors.com was born as the site’s "eBay cars" auto industry hub. The company started offering financing in 2003.

eBay Motors is a leading marketplace where buyers and sellers connect. Within 4 years of its inception, it had sold one million cars. To celebrate, eBay Motors refunded the purchase price to the new owner of a Honda Odyssey as a gift.

Keep reading for pros and cons, plus eBay Motors reviews from real users. 

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The Good

  • Great Deals on Cars and Parts
  • Mobile App Available
  • Vehicle Protection Program

Great Deals on Cars and Parts

Adventure and the opportunity to get a great deal on a unique selection of new and used cars and parts are the biggest appeals to eBaymotors.com. Sellers can simply create an account and list their vehicle to be seen by millions of users each day. You do not need an account to purchase a new or used vehicle. 

Mobile App Available

The mobile app has a section where you can find out if a specific part or accessory is compatible with your make and model vehicle. Sellers are easy to connect with so you can get more information on the vehicle that interests you and ask questions.

Vehicle Protection Program

eBay Motors provides a number of service solutions to buyers. Their vehicle protection program will pay up to $50,000 in fraud protection free of charge for transactions that are eligible. You can check a vehicle's past through AutoCheck and arrange an inspection from Inspect My Ride. You can use PayPal to put down a deposit and get shipping quotes to transport your new purchase.

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The Bad

  • Scams
  • Protection Program Restrictions
  • Listing Fees

Scams

Be careful while searching for a new or used vehicle on eBayMotors.com.

eBay cars are listed by sellers who have created accounts on the website. These sellers may not be reputable and consumers have complained about falling victim to scam artists.

Protection Program Restrictions

You may or may not be protected by the vehicle protection program offered by eBay to protect you from fraud depending on the circumstances. 

The protection program will not shield you from wear and tear after your purchase, overpayment of a car's value, disclosures you may miss, or misunderstandings concerning features and qualities of a purchased vehicle. Be vigilant when contemplating an eBay vehicle purchase.

Listing Fees

If you are looking to sell a car, there is an extensive listing of fees that are dependent on the options you choose. These can add up pretty quickly if you are not careful. 

You can sell your car for free on eBay, but your marketing options are incredibly limited compared to other websites. Plus, listing fees are free only if you are a high-volume seller. Typical fees for low-volume sellers range between $60-$125.

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The Bottom Line

While eBayMotors.com offers vehicle protection service programs to new and used car buyers, it does not appear to be a trusted or secure website. 

Proceed with caution and research thoroughly before you buy. Make sure sellers are verified and read car descriptions and a seller's past history information on eBaymotors.com carefully.

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Eddie Rios Ogden, UT

eBay Motors is a terrific resource to find vehicles. Because eBay fees are low, that savings passes on to the customer. I like the variety and the platform online is easy to use. Searches are easy and communication with the sellers is a piece of cake. Thank you eBay Motors for making it so easy to find out vehicles!

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Morgan whiting Los Angeles, CA

We bought a car after we got married off of eBay motors, We were worried that the car would have issues because we got such a good price on it. It ended up being an awesome car and after 4 years we sold it for more than we paid for it.

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Jon Robinson Riverton, UT

I have utilized eBay Motors to buy car parts when I needed to fix or service a vehicle. I find that they have a lot of options and can get a good value compared to going to a retail store. Just be careful to know the seller. Many sellers are based in China and may be selling knock off products.

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JamieD Saratoga Springs, UT

eBay offers such a robust base of mainstream cars, but more importantly to me, unique cars that are really hard to find other places. I like that they offer ratings for buyers and sellers, it feels safe

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Kent Logan, UT

I use eBay motors to look for car and powersports parts. I really like how the search is parametric which helps me zero in on the part I need at the time.

5 years ago

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Jimmy

Easy to use and no pressure. I was able to sell a car in eleen days and used this site to research other cars.

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Eric Smith Riverton, UT

I have searched up plenty of cars through eBay Motors and even have helped my neighbors in finding a car through them.

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Ryan Matheson Garden City, ID

This is a great place to browse different cars. I love seeing all of their amazing options.

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Cim Carver Cheyenne, WY

I’ve purchased several items from eBay Motors. They always have even the hardest to find parts!

6 years ago