If you buy a car from a dealer or from a local supplier, there is always a risk in business for the buyer and seller. But what to protect yourself when buying or a car in an auction like eBay online sales? Here are 7 steps that can meet buyers and sellers to protect themselves and secure the purchase of a vehicle in an auction.

Take into account the reputation of the buyer / seller. When a vehicle of a local private seller to purchase, you really have no idea who you're dealing with. But with an online auction like eBay, you have the advantage of learning from a buyer and seller reputation from eBay feedback rating. If the reputation is less than stellar, read on previous reviews from others and make a decision about whether to proceed. Although the decision is ultimately for you, these ratings can make your decision less worrisome.

As a seller, require a minimum payment shortly after the end of the auction. By a deposit within a few days after the auction require that the (non-productive) NPB bidders can eliminate. Nonperforming bidders are those who play the game like the place the highest bid the item in order to win, but they have no intention of actually paying for it. If someone sets down a deposit, then they are much more likely to complete the transaction.Checks are. Upon the sale or bid on items like vehicles that require more generally than $ 15,000 that you eBay to go through all the identity check, or a credit card number with them before. , The purchase or sale of the vehicle with all the involved in the automotive industry fraud, this helps verify the identity of the person to be ensured. This also helps to strengthen the credibility of a buyer / seller. eBay offers this ID service for a one time fee of $ 5.00.

When the seller acts as the agent of the owner of the vehicle, a copy of the agency agreement. This ensures that the seller is contractually obligated to complete the sale by the owner.If you the seller and the buyer is the buyers are for someone else, make sure that all relevant documentation is in order and that all necessary verification in particular the actual purchaser of the car received.

If problems with the sale of the auction transaction between the buyer and the seller, get mediation. This may seem like a dramatic and expensive task, but it is not. In such situations, eBay recommends a service called SquareTrade. This group will ensure that all parties to the agreement to receive appropriate treatment in the transaction.Prepare your personal safety. You must not be too careful, but not naive. first try to bring a friend or family member with you. Second, meet the seller at a public place. If you can not do well, if anyone knows where he is, at what time, and assign them to call later.

Finally, if received by the vehicle, we discover that "describes very different from," or you do not receive the vehicle at all, you can use the program to protect the eBay Motors vehicle, which is free and is automatically for all those who buy a vehicle through one of eBay Motors auctions. Your purchase is protected up to $ 20,000.