How does car shipping work when you buy on eBay Motors?

• Win the listing and pay the seller as agreed
• Get a car shipping quote with the seller's location and your address
• Book the transport and share the pickup window with the seller
• The seller (or their representative) releases the car and signs the Bill of Lading
• The carrier delivers to you; inspect and sign at delivery

• Confirm the title is ready and the car is paid for before pickup
• Ask the seller for photos on pickup day
• Note any existing damage on the Bill of Lading
• Don't accept shipping offers from unknown third parties in messages

The same steps apply to Facebook Marketplace — see our Facebook Marketplace car shipping guide.

• Get the seller's exact address, phone number and available days in writing.
• Confirm the car will be released to the carrier once payment clears.
• Ask whether the car runs, and if the battery or tires need attention.
• Ask the seller to be present for the pickup inspection, or to name someone who will be.

• Save the original listing, photos and description.
• Make sure the Bill of Lading records the car's condition at pickup.
• Compare the car to the listing at delivery before signing.
• Note any transport damage on the Bill of Lading; listing issues are between you and the seller.

Before you bid, read questions to ask when buying a used car.

Plan for payment, title transfer and seller availability before the car moves — that's where most delays happen. Transit itself is usually 1–10 days. See buying a car online: how shipping works and our door-to-door auto transport service.