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Read the seller's description carefully and contact the seller with questions before you make an offer or place a bid. Look for the "Ask seller a question" link at the top of the listing.

The Vehicle Purchase Protection program helps protect your vehicle purchase against fraud. VPP is available for all eligible transactions completed on the eBay Motors site.

Check the vehicle's history before you buy, and protect yourself from hidden problems. See a sample report. To order a report, go to History Report.

The seller's feedback rating is a valuable tool to learn about the positives and negatives of a seller's transactional history. When buying a vehicle, look for a seller with positive feedback and take the time to read comments from other buyers to get a sense of the seller's reliability.

It is important to contact the seller and have your questions answered to your satisfaction before you make an offer or bid on a vehicle. Use the Ask seller a question link at the top of the listing.

Before you make an offer, find out what this vehicle is worth. Go to Price Research to learn what similar vehicles recently sold for on eBay Motors.

Contact the seller about the status of the vehicle's title, and visit your state's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Web site to get information on the processes and potential costs associated with title transfer, registration, and taxes.

If you're interested in a loan, you can calculate monthly payments and get current interest rates in Financing. Offers are legally binding, so be sure you can pay the amount in full or have allowed enough time to secure financing before you make an offer.

If the seller isn't local, review how much it will cost to ship or pick up (by flying or driving) the vehicle in Shipping.

You are ready to purchase this vehicle! As a reminder, bids are legally binding. Learn more in Buying on eBay Motors.

It is common practice for vehicle sellers to require a deposit within 72 hours after the end of a successful listing. The listing should contain deposit information and instructions. If this information is not available, contact the seller directly.

Instructions on how to pay for the vehicle will be provided in the listing, or you can contact the seller directly. For your protection, never use instant cash wire transfers such as Western Union & MoneyGram.

It is standard practice on eBay Motors for the buyer to make the arrangements and pay the costs associated with picking up (by flying or driving) or shipping the vehicle.

You're almost done! The last step is to complete the title paperwork and pay any required taxes on the vehicle. This information varies by state and vehicle type so contact your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office for more information.