| Selling a car on Ebay works much the same as | | | | - any special circumstances i.e. car was garaged, |
| selling any item, with the addition of a few extra | | | | non-smoking driver, no pets, etc. |
| steps to protect yourself and your buyer. Your | | | | - if you have maintenance records, indicate that |
| first order of business, if you have not done so | | | | they are available |
| already, is to register an account with Ebay. | | | | - the status of the title, warranty, and inspection |
| With that out of the way, you will need to gather | | | | Your terms for the auction or BIN should include: |
| together all relevant information about your | | | | - A clear explanation of what form of payment |
| vehicle. In addition to your title / registration, try | | | | you will accept and when it will be due. As a |
| and gather maintenance and repair receipts as | | | | general rule the seller should require a deposit |
| well. Now is also a good time to begin taking | | | | within 3 days of the transaction. Be clear about |
| photos. As a general rule, the more the better. | | | | the amount and method of deposit you require as |
| Take photos of all four sides of the vehicle, close | | | | well as what form of payment you will accept for |
| ups of any body damage, the engine | | | | the balance. |
| compartment, and the interior. Include a photo of | | | | - Who is responsible for picking up vehicle. The |
| the odometer reading. Photos should be well | | | | seller is generally responsible for arranging and |
| focused and free of any distractions that draw | | | | paying for any shipping service , etc. Again, make |
| your viewers attention away from the car. Good | | | | sure to spell that out in your terms. In the course |
| results can often be obtained on a slightly | | | | of your listing, be prepared for many buyers |
| overcast day in an empty parking lot. | | | | asking questions about the vehicle. Check your |
| Now that you are ready to begin your listing, | | | | email frequently and respond quickly and |
| move on to the Ebay Motors page. You will need | | | | courteously. |
| to enter the VIN and complete a checklist of | | | | If your car is successfully sold, you will need to |
| information about your car. When writing your | | | | work out final arrangements with the buyer for |
| description it is important that you be both | | | | payment and pick up. Most buyers tend to pick |
| thorough and completely honest. Include: | | | | up their car in person, however if a shipping |
| - a complete description of the vehicle, including | | | | service is required make sure that you and your |
| any damage not seen in the photographs | | | | buyer agree upon a licensed bonded service. The |
| - include any options or modifications not covered | | | | final step in the transaction is transferring of the |
| in the checklist | | | | title. As the rules vary from state to state, it is |
| - a description of any mechanical problems | | | | wise to first check with your local Department of |
| - if you have replaced any major components, | | | | Motor Vehicles regarding their policies. |
| include information | | | | |