SELL CARS ON EBAY MOTORS

Today more than ever, dealerships must expand beyond their local market. Recent pricing changes allow dealers to sell cars on eBay Motors for less than ever before, and Lot Vantage eBay Motors Software provides a flexible, cost effective, eBay Listing and lead management platform with no contracts or minimums.

Consider the following:

eBay Motors is the world’s largest online – as well as one of the world’s largest offline – marketplaces for all things automotive
eBay Motors generated worldwide annualized Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) of $15.4 billion in Q4 2006
40% of all online automotive minutes are spent on eBay Motors

75% of vehicles sold on eBay Motors are interstate transactions, where the vehicles were delivered to buyers outside the state of the sellers
A Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) sells on eBay Motors every six minutes
A motorcycle sells on eBay Motors every four minutes

Each vehicle listed on eBay Motors receives an average of over six bidders
An automobile sells on eBay Motors every minute
A Ford Mustang sells every 28 minutes on eBay Motors
A Chevrolet Corvette sells every 54 minutes on eBay Motors

Why sell cars on eBay Motors?

Dealership websites, Autotrader, Cars.com and other advertising portals provide dealers with a local pool of potential buyers willing to drive to the dealership. EBay Motors reaches beyond these local advertising methods and provides a national or global audience.

Which cars sell on eBay Motors?

Aged units
:: As a general rule, vehicles sold on eBay will bring $1,200 - $1,400 more than a vehicle will fetch at an auction.
Unwanted or Odd trades
:: Good for eBay simply because the large audience will help bring you more money for the vehicle.
High Demand / Supply Constrained vehicles
:: Vehicles that are in high demand, such as fuel efficient vehicles when gas prices are high, do well on eBay because they generate a lot of leads and you can usually sell the vehicle at a price close to retail.
Clean wholesale units
:: Similar to Aged units, these vehicles sold on eBay will usually bring $1,200 - $1,400 more than a vehicle will fetch at an auction.
Excessive high or low mileage vehicles
:: Low mileage vehicles are great for all the obvious reasons. High mileage vehicles perform well on eBay because they allow the consumer to purchase a vehicle they may not otherwise be able to afford.
Current marketplace demand
:: Certain vehicles tend to do well during certain parts of the year. For instance, minivans at the start of the school year, large SUVs during hunting season, fuel efficient vehicles at the beginning of the summer travel season, etc.
Vehicles with unique modifications or upgrades
:: eBay becomes the proper venue for your vehicles that are out of place because of climate or features by exposing them to people in more geographical areas.
Vehicles that are out of place because of climate or features
:: eBay exposes unique vehicles that have been personalized or have unique upgrades to the most people, increasing the chance that the vehicle will generate interest.
Cheap cars and cars you own out right
:: Cars priced under $7,500 do exceptionally well on eBay.
Vehicles with Salvaged / Reconditioned Titles
:: These vehicles often sell well on eBay because they are so inexpensive

How to Sell cars on eBay Motors

Selling cars on eBay Motors has never been easier or more cost effective. To sell cars on eBay you’ll need to complete these simple steps.

Register with an account on eBay. Even if you already have one, you should have a separate account for your business. Click here to create an eBay Dealer Business Account.
Sign up for a Lot Vantage eBay Motors Software Account. Our program will streamline the listing process, give you access to real time bidder information for leads, and let you use eBay Motors on your terms with no minimums or contracts. Click here to request a demo.
Have one of our eBay Motors Account Specialists help review your inventory for your initial set of listings.