Buying a Hot Rod or car on eBay, may seem, to some critics, to be a fools dream.  Given the fact, in most cases, you will not be able to actually test drive or see the intended purchase in person.  However, by doing a little homework and taking a few extra steps during the sales process, you can ensure you are making a wise purchase decision.  To demonstrate this, Here are several tips for buying a car at eBay Motors:Decide What You Want First Before looking at eBayDo your research regarding the exact model you are interested in before searching the eBay listings. This can keep you from making an impulsive buying decision.  It's always smart to check a service such as edmunds.com to read both industry and individual reviews about a cars performance, pricing and maintenance issues.  Once you have narrowed down a specific make and model, move on to eBay Motors. From this research, you should have an idea of how much you are willing to spend.  You should also factor in taxes and delivery fees, if needed.Find Several Cars On eBay Worth Bidding OnIt is wise to start looking for cars at eBay Motors closer to the beginning of an auction. This gives you time to research the individual auctions before they come to and end.  At this stage, you should be reviewing the seller's feedback history and contacting the seller via email for any additional questions.  Make sure you read the entire auction listing to find fine print listing defects, extra fees, and delivery terms.  Do not be afraid to request a phone call with the seller.  If they seem unwilling to communicate, or act like they are hiding something, find another seller.  After you have narrowed the field, you should request a vehicle history report for each from carfax.com, or a similar company.   Use the data from the vehicle history report and compare it to your notes from the auction listing and your communication with the seller.  From this research, I would select ONE car to bid on.  You can also take an extra step by requesting a mechanic who is in the same area as the car being sold, to take a look at the car.  This is why it is always a good idea to take a few extra steps and contact the seller.Bidding On A CarSome auctions have a buy it now price.  There is nothing wrong with buying it at a set price.  However, you stand to get a better deal by bidding at a no reserve auction.  To reduce you anxiety and keep you from getting in an irrational bidding war, place a maximum bid, and walk away.  If you are outbid, find another auction.Taking DeliveryIf you chose to buy a car outside of a convenient driving distance, consider a car transport service. It can be expensive, but, you just have to factor this into your total cost of the vehicle.  If you need to fly to the location to take delivery, buy a round trip ticket, they are almost always cheaper than one-way.Finally, there are some really good deals to be had on eBay Motors.  Just remember to watch your emotions as they can cloud your otherwise sound judgment.  If you follow this advice, your whole car buying experience through eBay Motors should be relatively smooth and you should end up with exactly the car you were looking for.

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