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Category Changes: eBay Motors

April 2013

Please check the table below to see if the categories you sell in are changing. If we are making a change to your category, please make sure your current listings are updated with all relevant item specifics. Occasionally we ask you adopt a value in a seller tag to help us facilitate moving your item to the correct surviving or newly created category. We offer additional item specifics recommendations for optimal search visibility as well. After the changes are live, please review your listings again.

NOTABLE CATEGORY CHANGES

Boat Parts will be receiving a large category structure redesign:

  • Complete Outboard Engines will replace Outboard Horsepower categories.
  • Outboard Components category will be combined into Other and inventory will move into the new component categories only for those sellers filling out the Type item specific.
  • New Jet Drive, Sterndrive Engine and multiple component categories will be added.

New categories will replace Air Bags & Parts, Alternators/Generators & Parts and Starters & Parts:

  • Air Bags & Parts will be replaced with two new categories: Air Bags and Air Bag Parts.
  • Alternators/Generators & Parts will be replaced with two new categories: Alternators & Generators and Alternator & Generator Parts.
  • Starters & Parts will be replaced with two new categories: Starters and Starter Parts.

New Electric Vehicle Parts categories will be introduced including:

  • Accessories, Batteries, Chargers, Controllers, Converters & Inverters, Conversion Kits & Motors.

New models and makes will be added to Cars & Trucks:

  • Model ILX (under existing Make, Acura)
  • Model C-Max ( under existing Make, Ford)
  • Model Karma (under new Make, Fisker)
  • Make Fisker (added under Car & Trucks).
Change TypeExplanation
New
New category added
CombineTwo categories merged into one
RenameCategory renamed
MoveCategory moved within structure
Move & RenameCategory moved & renamed

Cat NameCat IDComment
-eBay Motors6000 
 -Cars & Trucks6001 
  -Acura5330 
    CL5332 
    ILX177667New Category
    Integra5335 
    Legend5336 
    MDX42600 
    NSX5337 
    RDX157037 
    RL5334 
    RSX31827 
    SLX5331 
    TL5333 
    TSX84153 
    Vigor5338 
    ZDX171085 
    Other5339 
  +Alfa Romeo5340 
   AMC5357 
   Ariel171997 
  +Aston Martin157054 
  +Audi6002 
   Austin6126 
   Austin Healey6023 
  +Bentley157059 
  +BMW6006 
  +Buick6135 
  +Bugatti162295 
  +Cadillac5347 
  +Chevrolet5346 
  +Chrysler5351 
   Citroen6183 
   Cord6185 
  +Daewoo157064 
  +Datsun6186 
   DeLorean31830 
   DeSoto6190 
  +Dodge6191 
   Eagle6214 
   Edsel6216 
  +Ferrari6211 
  +Fiat175886 
  -Fisker177694New Category
    Karma177695New Category
    Other177696New Category
  -Ford6010 
    Aerostar6223 
    Aspire6226 
    Bronco6222 
    Bronco II50065 
    C-Max177693New Category
    Contour31832 
    Crown Victoria6227 
    Edge150112 
    Escape31833 
    Escort6229 
    E-Series Van6224 
    Excursion31834 
    Expedition6011 
    Explorer6012 
    Explorer Sport43908 
    Explorer Sport Trac43909 
    F-10039414 
    F-1506219 
    F-25039415 
    F-35039416 
    F-450169481 
    Fairlane6230 
    Fairmont6231 
    Falcon6232 
    Fiesta171086 
    Five Hundred133211 
    Flex165170 
    Focus31835 
    Ford GT116478 
    Freestar124121 
    Fusion133212 
    Galaxie6233 
    Model A6234 
    Model T6235 
    Mustang6236 
    Probe6237 
    Ranchero6220 
    Ranger5350 
    Taurus6238 
    Taurus X/FreeStyle124122 
    Tempo6239 
    Thunderbird6240 
    Torino31836 
    Transit Connect170145 
    Verve175863 
    Windstar6225 
    Other Pickups6221 
    Other6057 
   Geo6242 
  +GMC6243 
  +Honda6252 
  +Hummer5342 
  +Hyundai6261 
  +Infiniti6263 
  +International Harvester31845 
  +Isuzu6266 
  +Jaguar6272 
  +Jeep6279 
  +Kia6287 
   Koenigsegg171996 
  +Lamborghini157067 
   Lancia6292 
  +Land Rover6293 
  +Lexus6297 
  +Lincoln6302 
  +Lotus116480 
  +Maserati162313 
   Maybach162312 
  +Mazda6310 
  +Mercedes-Benz6311 
  +Mercury5363 
  +MG6308 
  +Mini31860 
  +Mitsubishi6348 
   Nash31863 
  +Nissan6371 
  +Oldsmobile6372 
   Opel6390 
   Packard6389 
   Peugeot6388 
  +Plymouth6376 
  +Pontiac6377 
  +Porsche6013 
  +Ram171998 
   Renault6385 
  +Rolls-Royce157071 
  +Saab6380 
  +Saturn6381 
  +Scion116483 
   Shelby6465 
   Smart157077 
   Studebaker6466 
  +Subaru6452 
  +Suzuki170158 
   Tesla171573 
  +Toyota6016 
  +Triumph6449 
  +Volkswagen6018 
  +Volvo6454 
   Willys6470 
   Replica/Kit Makes7251 
   Other Makes6472 
   Cars & Trucks Test Category177131 
 +Motorcycles6024 
 +Other Vehicles & Trailers6038 
 +Boats26429 
 +Powersports66466 
 -Parts & Accessories6028 
  +ATV Parts43962 
  +Apparel & Merchandise6747 
  +Automotive Tools34998 
  +Aviation Parts26435 
  -Boat Parts26443 
   -Accessories & Gear26445 
     Covers26447 
     Decals177668New Category
     Paint & Maintenance124102 
     Safety Gear & Devices26450 
     Seating119142 
     Storage124103 
     Other26451Renamed from [Other Accessories & Gear]
    Anchoring, Docking26446 
    Body Parts50443 
    Controls & Steering31283 
    Deck & Cabin Hardware26448 
    Electrical & Lighting50437 
   +Electronics & Navigation31274 
   -Inboard Engines & Components50440Moved from [Motors/Engines & Components-50438]
     Belts & Pulleys177689New Category
     Complete Diesel Engines50441 
     Complete Gas Engines50442 
     Electrical Systems177690New Category
     Exhaust Systems31285Renamed from [Exhaust]
     Ignition & Starting Systems31284 
     Intake & Fuel Systems31286Renamed from [Intake & Fuel System]
     Oil Systems177691New Category
     Transmission & Components171104Renamed from [Transmission Components]
     Other124104Renamed from [Other Marine Engine Components]
    Interior, Cabin & Galley124106Relocated within Parent
    Jet Drives177692New Category
    Memorabilia38632 
    Motors/Engines & Components50438Combined into [Inboard Engines & Components-50440]
   -Outboard Engines & Components111121Moved from [Motors/Engines & Components-50438] Renamed from [Outboard Motors & Components]
     Complete Outboard Engines177669New Category
     Under 10 hp111122Combined into [Complete Outboard Engines-177669]
     10-49 hp111123Combined into [Complete Outboard Engines-177669]
     50-99 hp111124Combined into [Complete Outboard Engines-177669]
     100-200 hp111125Combined into [Complete Outboard Engines-177669]
     Over 200 hp111126Combined into [Complete Outboard Engines-177669]
     Outboard Motor Components50439Combined into [Other-177688]
     Complete Outboard Powerheads177670New Category
     Complete Outboard Lower Units177671New Category
     Anodes177672New Category
     Conversion Kits177674New Category
     Cooling Systems177675New Category
     Cowlings & Housings177676New Category
     Electrical Systems177677New Category
     Exhaust Systems177678New Category
     Ignition & Starting Systems177679New Category
     Intake & Fuel Systems177680New Category
     Lower Unit Components177686New Category
     Mid-Sections177683New Category
     Mounting & Brackets177684New Category
     Oil Systems177682New Category
     Powerhead Components177681New Category
     Rigging177685New Category
     Trim & Tilt177687New Category
     Other177688New Category
    Plumbing & Ventilation26449 
    Propellers26456 
    Sailing Hardware & Gear31281 
    Service Tools177712New Category
   -Sterndrive Motors & Components177713New Category
     Complete Sterndrive Engines177714New Category
     Complete Sterndrive Outdrives177715New Category
     Anodes177716New Category
     Belts & Pulleys177717New Category
     Conversion Kits177718New Category
     Cooling System177719New Category
     Cowlings & Housings177720New Category
     Electrical System177721New Category
     Exhaust System177722New Category
     Ignition & Starting System177723New Category
     Intake & Fuel System177724New Category
     Internal Engine Parts177727New Category
     Mounting & Brackets177726New Category
     Oil System177725New Category
     Transmission & Drive Parts177728New Category
     Trim & Tilt177729New Category
     Other177730New Category
   +Trolling Motors & Components171105Moved from [Motors/Engines & Components-50438]
    Other26455Renamed from [Other Boat Parts]
  +Car Electronics38635 
  -Car & Truck Parts6030 
   +Air Conditioning & Heat33542 
   +Air Intake & Fuel Delivery33549 
   +Brakes33559 
   -Charging & Starting Systems33572 
     Alternators/Generators & Parts33573Combined into [Other-33578]
     Alternators & Generators177697New Category
     Alternator & Generator Parts177698New Category
     Batteries & Cables33574 
     Battery Chargers/Jump Starters63687 
     Battery Trays33575 
     Starters & Parts33576Combined into [Other-33578]
     Starters177699New Category
     Starter Parts177700New Category
     Voltage Regulators33577 
     Other33578 
   +Computer, Chip, Cruise Control33594 
   +Cooling System33599 
   +Decals, Emblems, & Detailing50444 
   -Electric Vehicle Parts177701New Category
     Accessories177702New Category
     Batteries177703New Category
     Chargers & Service Equipment177704New Category
     Controllers177705New Category
     Conversion Kits177707New Category
     Converters & Inverters177706New Category
     Motors177708New Category
     Other177709New Category
   +Emission System33605 
   +Engines & Components33612 
   +Exhaust33628 
   +Exterior33637 
   +Filters33658 
   +Gaskets33664 
   +Gauges33672 
   +Glass33683 
   +Ignition System33687 
   +Interior33694 
   +Lighting & Lamps33707 
   -Safety & Security33718 
     Air Bags & Parts33719Combined into [Other-6779]
     Air Bags177710New Category
     Air Bag Parts177711New Category
     Anti-Theft Devices33720 
     Car Alarms33721 
     Fire Extinguishers33722 
     Keyless Entry Remote / Fob33723 
     Remote Car Start33724 
     Seat Belts & Parts33725 
     Other6779 
   +Suspension & Steering33579 
   +Transmission & Drivetrain33726 
   +Turbos, Nitrous, Superchargers33739 
   +Wheels, Tires & Parts33743 
    Other Parts6763 
    Parts Test Category170583 
  +Manuals & Literature6029 
  +Motorcycle Parts10063 
  +Performance & Racing Parts107057 
  +Personal Watercraft Parts124107 
  +RV, Trailer & Camper Parts50067 
  +Salvage Parts Cars168693 
  +Services & Installation111098 
  +Snowmobile Parts100448 
  +Vintage Car & Truck Parts10073 
  +Wholesale Lots50467 
  +Other Vehicle Parts34285 
   Other6755 
 +Test Category168670 
 +Cars6051 
  Collector Cars10540 
 +Luxury Cars6040 
 +MiniVans & Vans5353 
 +Sports Cars6048 
 +SUVs6044 
 +Trucks6049 

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