eBay Motors has programs to help protect you from fraud or misrepresentation when you're buying a vehicle. You should also learn all you can about the seller and the vehicle before you make a purchase. Here are some steps to take before you buy or place a bid on a vehicle:

• Review your seller's Feedback.

• Contact your seller with any questions. If the seller doesn't respond, don't bid.

• Protect yourself against scams by knowing what to watch out for.

  
  

• Check the Coverage section of the vehicle listing to see if the vehicle is eligible for Vehicle Purchase Protection.

• Review the AutoCheck vehicle history report by clicking the FREE History Report tab in the listing.

• Find out what the vehicle is worth by clicking the Kelley Blue Book value.

• Get a third party to inspect the vehicle for you by clicking the Order an independent inspection link on the right side of the listing.

  
  

• Read the seller's payment instructions and explore financing if needed.

• Determine if you will ship the vehicle, travel to pick it up, or buy locally.

• Review our tutorial on how to buy a vehicle.