Almost everyone that ends up on has at some point, placed a bid and maybe even won an auction on the original eBay site.  If you haven’t, it’s probably a very good idea to get a feel for the marketplace before advancing to .  Remember, you’re entering into a legally binding contract.  Your lack of knowledge and experience isn’t an acceptable excuse and a poor transaction may haunt your feedback and even credit for years.

So with all of the things that can go wrong with an internet sale, why even bother?

Money, Money, Money.

Here are a few simple rules to access before diving into the deep-end:

1. Unless you’re saving money, eBay Motors isn’t the place for you.
2. You should be saving around 15% or at least $500 dollars from the lowest price you can finagle out of the dealership.
3. If you protect yourself, eBay Motors transactions are quite safe.  However, the time and effort associated with recouping your losses in the case of a bad transaction, necessitates that you save money over the dealership price.

What’s Required To Sign Up For eBay Motors Canada?

It’s always a good idea to test-drive a new car before buying, so why not test-drive eBay Motors?  This is what you’ll need in order to sign up for :

YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION:

Your full name, email address, home phone and address are all required.  It is imperative that these are answered correctly and all up to date.

USER ACCOUNT SETTINGS:

You’ll need to choose a user-name and password.

Remember: Choose a password that contains letters, numbers and a mix of upper and lower case characters.  Your dog’s name, birth date or phone-number is not a password.  Instead, I’d recommend finding a book that you’ll never throw out and circling a page number, along with 8 other random characters from that page with a sharpie.  A quick flip through the book will reveal your password as 34ApDaIIbP — If the book is stolen or lost, the odds are slim that the burglar would be able to piece your information together.

YOUR SECRET QUESTION:

In the case your password gets lost, you’ll need the address information above along with the answer to this secret question.  As many friends, family, and colleagues will have your personal information; IT IS IMPERATIVE that the answer to this question be known to only a select few.

• What street did you grow up on?
• What is mother’s maiden name?
• What is your maternal grandmothers name?
• What is your first girlfriend/boyfriend’s last name?
• What is the name of your first school?
• What is your pet’s name?

The choice is up to you, but try to walk the line between something you’ll remember and something no one else will be able to guess.

In the next article, we’ll discuss the complicated stuff — understanding the additional costs associated with purchasing a car online and estimating your complete bill.