Seema Shah

Motors sellers, we have some exciting news to share with you!

You’ve expressed often that you’d donate more to your favorite nonprofits on eBay if eBay Giving Works can make it more affordable. We got your message and have lowered the donation percentage to 1%* of final sale price (or $1, whichever is greater) for any successful Motors listing.

So if you’re selling a car this holiday season, check out our featured hunger and children’s causes, and give a little bit from your listing through eBay Giving Works.

Start donating today!

*The 1% donation applies only to the vehicles categories on eBay Motors. Non-Motors eBay Giving Works listings will still require at least a 10% donation (or $1, whichever is greater).

Sincerely,
Seema Shah
General Manager, eBay Giving Works

Earlier this year, with the launch of the new item page, we announced that sellers would have the opportunity to have their listings appear on their own and other sellers’ relevant item pages.

This is already happening on item pages when the listing is ended (closed item pages). Starting tomorrow, November 17, you may begin to see merchandise on the bottom of item pages for active listings as well. While we usually refrain from making changes close to the holiday season, the test results showed a considerable increase in sold items, and  we wanted to offer this functionality to our selling community ASAP. This is a great opportunity to boost exposure for your listings to the most interested buyers during the busy holiday season. Items are chosen based on popularity–the items in the same category most watched by buyers.

Cross-merchandising on other sellers’ item pages is optional–you can opt out at any time by changing your settings in My eBay. To opt out, go to My eBay > Account > Marketing Tools > Item Promotion > Promote Similar Items.

Remember, if you do opt out, your relevant items will not appear on other sellers’ item pages, so consider the trade-offs carefully. This is a great way to get your items in front of more eager holiday shoppers.

Nicholas Franchet

We’re pleased to announce that eBay Motors is now offering free Experian AutoCheck vehicle history reports (a $19.99 value) on all eligible listings.

AutoCheck history reports on item description pages provide added buyer confidence. That’s because buyers can find out if the vehicle they are considering has experienced the following:

• Stolen, salvaged or rebuilt
• Turned in under a lemon law
• In a flood or hail storm
• In an accident or fire
• A victim of potential odometer rollback
• Used as a rental or fleet vehicle, a police car or taxi

AutoCheck vehicle history reports include Buyback Protection, guarding buyers against certain major unreported types of vehicle titles. In addition, all reports include an AutoCheck® Score, giving buyers the ability to evaluate a vehicle’s history at a glance.

Offering free vehicle history reports is a vital part of the safe experience for buyers on eBay Motors, which also includes:

• eBay Motors’ free Vehicle Purchase Protection program
• Enhanced customer support
• The ability to purchase from a large vehicle inventory through auctions, fixed price listings and local classifieds
• A dedicated team of employees using the latest technology to monitor eBay Motors for fraudulent listings
• True market value and pricing

Check out eBay Motors for more information about free vehicle history reports. Also, please keep your thoughts and suggestions coming on eBay Motors Forum. We appreciate your feedback and support.

Thank you on behalf of the entire eBay Motors team.

Sincerely,

Nicolas Franchet

Senior Director, Vehicles