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CAR TECH: CNET'S QUICK GUIDE: Buying and selling cars on eBay
Buying and selling cars on eBay
By Jim Kneiszel (June 17, 2005)
From Edmunds.com
You can save a lot of money buying a car from an eBay auction, but there are pitfalls as well. You often won't have a chance to drive the car before bidding on it, and you may have to travel in order to pick it up. How do you keep from buying a lemon? And what is it like to sell cars on eBay? This article recounts one buyer's story and recounts the practices of a good car seller. We also include a page of tips for buying cars from eBay auctions.
Myra and Charlie Liggan at their Alabama home with the car.
Myra and Charles Liggan at their Alabama home with the car.

Research the seller
Although eBay's reputation system works well, there are other ways of finding out about a seller.


Make the purchase
What it's like to travel 1,000 miles to pick up a car you've seen only in pictures.


Sell cars on eBay
The realities of making money and some good practices from one successful seller.


eBay car-buying tips
Don't buy a car on eBay without considering these essential tips.