eBay To Create Local Auto Classifieds

For the car-buying public, the world of used car shopping has changed significantly. Gone are the days of sitting down with the latest Buy & Sell to scour for that one great deal, replaced by the cruel efficiency of Craigslist and other similar sites. Providing sellers with dozens of avenues with which to advertise their vehicle for sale, buyers have any number of places to look, and now there will be one more: eBay.

Already having gained much fame amongst automotive enthusiasts, eBaymotors.com has had a single hurdle when it comes to mass appeal, and that has been the notion of purchasing a used car sight unseen. To overcome this, the internet giant has announced that they will be augmenting their system so that buyers can connect with sellers within a 100 mile radius of their home.

"Our new format marries the renewed interest in used cars with the convenience of transacting locally," said Rob Chesney, vice president, eBay Motors, Marketplaces. "We're delighted to give our buyers and sellers yet another trusted way to connect on the eBay Motors marketplace."