PRINT THIS PAGE AND KEEP IT NEARBY TO HELP YOU THROUGH EACH STEP

Have all the right information before you start to build your eBay listing. It'll help you through the process. Think like a buyer. If you were buying a car, what would you want to know?

 

VIN: (17-digit if 1981 or later) ________________________

Mileage: _____________________

Year: _____

Make: ______________________

Model: _______________

Sub-Model: (if applicable) _____________

Engine Cylinders: (circle one) 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12

Title Type: (circle one) Clear | Salvage | Other

Transmission: (circle one) Manual | Automatic

Warranty: (circle one) Existing | None 

Major Equipment:

  • Anti Lock Brakes (ABS)
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cruise Control
  • Dual Front Air Bags Dual
  • Power Seats
  • Leather Seats
  • Moon Roof
  • Multi Compact Disc
  • Navigation System
  • Power Door Locks
  • Power Windows
  • Premium Sound
  • Tilt Wheel
  • Traction Control

Photo Checklist:

Exterior

  • Left side
  • Right side
  • Front
  • Rear

Interior

  • Front seats
  • Back seats
  • Trunk
  • Dashboard

Special

  • Engine bay
  • Odometer close-up
  • Customization
  • Wear/damage
   
 

Answer common buyer questions about your car.

  • Are you the original owner or know the ownership history?
  • Have you made any modifications to the car: accessories, wheels, etc.?
  • Do you have maintenance records on the vehicle?
  • Do you have a warranty? (If so, provide details about remaining coverage and transferability.)

Tell the buyer about your car's condition.

  • Is there any condition not shown in your photos: mechanical, interior, exterior, cigarette odor?
  • Does your car feature any unique customization or added accessories that you'd like to showcase?
  • Have you performed any recent maintenance on the car, such as tire replacement or major service?
  • Are there any current mechanical or cosmetic issues or near-future needed maintenance (like tires)?

What are your terms of sale?

  • Do you have the title available? If not, specify timing and availability.
  • Any specific time frame for sale or payment conditions?
  • Any other paperwork required for a legal sale of a vehicle in your area (such an emissions inspection)?
 

Starting Price

Setting it low will encourage the most bidding activity.

Reserve Price

The Reserve Price should be set at the minimum price you will accept. Don't have a Reserve Price in mind? You can research similar cars under Completed Items on eBay Motors or try other vehicle pricing resources such as Kelley Blue Book.  

You can encourage immediate sales with Fixed Price listings. If a buyer wants your car at your Buy It Now price, they can click to buy it directly instead of bidding. It can be a fast way to sell your car. Consider the Best Offer feature where buyers can make offers on your car and you can decide to accept, decline or counteroffer. 

Exporting a Vehicle
If you are selling your car to a buyer in the United States, you will need to arrange for export. There are many services which will handle the whole process for you (see your Services page of the eBay Motors site).

If you'd like to handle the export process on your own, check out our Exporting a Car to the United States checklist for more details, located at http://pages.ebay.ca/ebaymotors/explained/checklist/howtosellUS.html.