Motors.ebay

Ebay Motors - I have been surfing Ebay Motors for a couple of years now, as it is not only useful for purchasing but also a great source of entertainment. After re-browsing E-bay Motors for this review I found myself getting lost in the endless amounts of "stuff" categorized under "Motors". For one, there is a whole section dedicated to non-road legal purpose built racecars. There are pages of old camaros, mustangs and circle track cars with the occasional million dollar Indy or F1 car. There is also a whole section dedicated to military vehicles filled with jeeps, trucks and all sorts of WWII and up creations. But I diverge, not everyone wants to buy helicopters or private jets on-line, so for those people E-bay has a more than cohesive used car and motorcycle section. The whole E-bay Motors interface was recently redone, enabling for a smoother browsing experience, however if you feel comfortable with the original layout there is the option of switching back. The new layout however is very comprehensive and easy to use. You either begin your searches by clicking on an image of the vehicle type you wish to browse, be it a Sedan, SUV, or truck (you can even click on an alternative fuel or collector car icon), or you can search the conventional make and model method. Both these methods work in conjunction with a zip code entry to see all local listings.

E-bay Motors also offers services to increase your security and confidence in buying a car on-line. They offer vehicle history, reviews and new price comparing features to help the buying process. They also encourage face-to-face meetings and test-drives for local listings. Finally E-bay also offers Vehicle Purchase Protection (VPP), which "provides protection of up to $50,000 against certain losses associated with some types of fraud". This may sound a little vague, but it is the only kind of insurance I have seen offered by a website itself.