Comments on: 10 Simple Steps to Buying a Car or Truck on eBay.

By: jwayne

jwayne — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 04:35:16 +0000

Any financial advisor would tell you that buying a vehicle site unseen is not a good idea. Why would you bid “near retail price” on a vehicle? I think people get caught up in the auction atmosphere and lose a portion of rational thought. We need to remember that in most ebay motor auctions the seller is saying: ” hey , here is a chance to get a good deal on a vehicle , but you’ve gotta meet my near retail reserve first”. Only deal with those who will let you inspect before you buy. Remember-caveat emptor

By: Brent212

Brent212 — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 04:02:44 +0000

So is it just generally accepted that you can refuse to pay once you see the car in person if you don’t like it?

And if the mechanic finds something wrong, how do you get your money back? Do you not pay until after, and if so, how do you get the car to the mechanic? Sometimes the inspections can take a few hours, so I wouldn’t think the seller would want to accompany me while I take the car there.

By: Samuel

Samuel — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:31:56 +0000

i have a question lets say i buy a benz on ebay i win the auction for about 600 dollars if i pay the money at one time do i still have to pay car notes once i get it

By: Mr. Faris

Mr. Faris — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:08:49 +0000

Thanks for providing excellent tips when shopping for a car on ebay. You are right: So many things can go wrong if you are new and inexperienced to online auctions. I would myself feel quite uncomfortable looking to buy a car online, regardless of the advantages, etc.

Great post.