Green knows this first hand as he has seen an increase of approximately 5-10 percent in sales since converting all of 1A Auto's listing to the new format. When asked about the launch of parts compatibility on eBay Motors, Rick Green of 1A Auto simply states, "This is something every online automotive business or seller wants and should be using."As an eBay user since May of 1999 and a seller on eBay Motors since its origin, Green understands that the full capabilities of using fitment haven't been completely explored by sellers and buyers alike – but still feels it's a great tool for businesses. – Jaime Rodriguez, Owner of Southwest Auto Body Parts "The fitment process has allowed for higher search results and changed the way we list all our parts." "It's like listing one item with several titles - which saves time, increases natural search by buyers and increases profitability," said Rodriguez. Rodriguez now refuses to list items without compatibility. The effectiveness of parts compatibility is proving to be very beneficial and well worth the few extra minutes in listing for Southwest Auto Body. Even though the initial process took a little extra time, Rodriguez is confident it was well worth the investment after experiencing such a quick return. He then used Turbo Lister to upload all fitment listings on his business's primary account, as well as sister account – southwestautobodyhouston. The process to begin integrating parts compatibility was time intensive, requiring Rodriguez and his staff to define compatible vehicles contained in more than 10,000 live listings using the standardized eBay vehicle list. Rodriguez said, "We should have done this a long time ago." Since this initial jump, sales have constantly increased. "After incorporating eBay Motors' fitment compatibility in our listings, we saw a 40 percent increase in sales literally overnight," said Rodriguez. The parts compatibility listing capabilities have exceeded Rodriguez's expectations. Southwest Auto Body Parts began selling on eBay Motors nearly three years ago and today lists 12,000-13,000 parts at any given time selling approximately 400 parts per week. Rodriguez originally started using eBay for personal use several years ago, but soon realized the potential for his business to move automotive parts and accessories through eBay Motors. The Houston-based company houses 40 employees in the United States and runs a shop in El Salvador as well. Finally, the age-old wisdom holds true, if it seems too good to be true it probably is.Southwest Auto Body Parts is owned and operated by Jaime Rodriguez. It’s almost always better to have that safety of having eBay in your corner trying to help identify a runaway seller even if they don’t have buyer protection for you. If a seller insists on payments off the eBay platform it’s likely a scam even if it saves on eBay’s commission. Any transaction should be made through eBay. Those forms of payment are essentially untraceable so scammers can run off and you’d have no way of finding them. The biggest red flags to look out for is if they want you to pay for anything with a wire transfer or gift cards. Proving the car is in good running shape will only strengthen their selling position so be wary of anyone that seems worried about an inspection. If the car doesn’t have any issues the seller hasn’t already told you about it can only be good for them. It shouldn't cost more than $100 or $200 and is worth the peace of mind. Let the seller know you’re willing to pay for a mechanic to give it an inspection. Once you’ve seen the car and verified they can actually sell it to you by checking the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), take it to an auto body shop of your choosing, any reputable shop nearby should be fine. There are countless stories where people paid what looked like a great price only for the seller to disappear. ![]() Even worse than getting a clunker is not getting a car at all. Axle issues, hidden rust, failing seals, hidden electrical system issues, and water damage are just some hard-to-detect issues that can end up junking a car. Some ways scammers use eBay is listing a car in great driving condition but delivering a car riddled with issues that range from mildly annoying to downright dangerous. What many people may not know is that buyer protection does not apply to car sales on the auction site. ![]() Many people may be lulled into a false sense of security because eBay is a credible website that is famous for its buyer protection guarantee. Buyers can buy a car that looks like a great deal from across the country in their pajamas but that convenience is also dangerous since many people may have to buy a car sight unseen. One of the biggest reasons why people love eBay Motors is the convenience.
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