eBay encourages members to educate themselves on the laws regarding the sale of vehicles prior to the purchase or sale of a vehicle. Additional information and links have been provided in the Additional Information section.
Note: Members are responsible for the calculation and remittance of any taxes owed to any governmental entity based on their eBay activities.
Airbags
Due to consumer safety concerns, eBay Singapore prohibits all sales of deployed or rebuilt airbags.
Imported Vehicles
Under Singapore law, it is illegal to import (or sell previously imported) motor vehicles and equipment unless the proper procedures laid down by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) have been complied with. Please see the Additional Information section below.
Emission Non-Compliant Vehicles
Prior to making a purchase, buyers should verify that the vehicle meets the emission requirements specified in Singapore by the Pollution Control Department (PCD).
Some Examples
Odometer Modification Devices - Because it is unlawful in many jurisdictions to reset odometers to read less than the true actual mileage on a motor vehicle, sales of odometer modification and calibration devices (whether manual or electronic) are prohibited on eBay Singapore.
Additional Information
Below are specific tips to ensure a positive eBay trading experience:
All members (sellers and buyers):
Members should read our Seller Services page and review eBay's Prohibited and Restricted Items policy. Particular items of concern on eBay Motors include:
- Catalytic converters and test pipes
- Lock-picking devices
- Freon and other refrigerants
- Government IDs and licences
- Stolen property
- Recalled vehicles, parts, tires and child safety seats
- Government vehicle licence plates
- Vehicle titles
- Parts or accessories designed to bypass any portion of an exhaust system, such as an exhaust cutout, are not allowed
Before buying or selling a vehicle on eBay Singapore, please review the applicable laws in Singapore. Topics members may wish to review include seller licensing rules, title requirements, emissions standards and registration policies. Here is a list of links to helpful government automotive Web sites:
- https://onemotoring.lta.gov.sg/content/onemotoring/home.html - opens in new window or tab
- www.lta.gov.sg - opens in new window or tab
Buyers should ensure that vehicles meet the emission requirements in Singapore. Vehicle emission standards are established in Singapore by the Pollution Control Department (PCD) of the National Environmental Agency. For more information on the noise and exhaust emission requirements in Singapore, kindly refer to the National Environmental Agency - opens in new window or tab ’s Web site, the Ministry of the Environment & Water Resource - opens in new window or tab ’s Web site as well as the Environmental Pollution Control (Vehicular Emissions) Regulations.
Please also note that vehicles with left-hand drive are not permitted in Singapore.
For guidelines relating to the self-importation of vehicles, kindly refer to the government’s Guidelines on Self-Importation and Registration - opens in new window or tab.
Sellers should:
State rules in the listing regarding what types of bidders will be accepted. For example:
- "No bidders with negative feedback"
- "New bidders with 0 feedback must contact the seller."
Outline clear terms of sale in their listing description. These terms should outline clearly what payment methods the seller will accept and within what time period the seller expects the buyer to pay.
Know their vehicle:
- Run a title check before listing the vehicle.
- Make sure that any branded title on the history of the vehicle is appropriately disclosed in the listing description
- Provide complete title history. If there was a salvage title in the history, make sure it is disclosed in the listing description.
- Ensure the appropriate status has been checked on the Sell Your Item (SYI) page (Clear, Salvage, Other).
- Disclose structural damage and major repairs or replacements to the vehicle being listed, including frame, suspension, engine and body alterations and installation of after market parts.
Comply with the relevant country’s laws relating to car dealer licensing if their trading activities meet the definition of a car dealer in that country.
Consider informing buyers when their countries have stricter emissions standards as it may impact buyers’ ability to register the vehicle being sold.
List the exact mileage of the vehicle. If the seller is unsure of the odometer's accuracy (especially on older or 5-digit odometer vehicles), the seller should disclose such uncertainties in the listing description.
If the buyer is located outside Singapore, he should educate himself on applicable laws in the country of their potential buyer.
Make sure any liens on the vehicle are disclosed in the listing description.
Provide the Vehicle Registration number in the listing description. Sellers will attract more legitimate buyers if a member has the ability to conduct their own checks on the vehicle's history.
Buyers and sellers should:
The current registered owner of the vehicle and the buyer must apply for a transfer of vehicle ownership with the Land Transport Authority (LTA), Vehicle and Transit Licensing Division.
Activity on eBay is required to follow this policy, the eBay User Agreement and all applicable laws, as well as respect the rights of third parties. If it doesn’t, eBay may take action consistent with applicable laws and the eBay User Agreement, and may even be legally required to do so. Such actions may include, as an example only: Removing the listing or other content, issuing a warning, restricting activity or account suspension.
Why does eBay have this policy?
eBay urges its sellers and buyers to comply with all governmental laws and regulations. Since the sale of vehicles is highly regulated or may cause harm to eBay or its members, members are encouraged to educate themselves on the laws governing their sale.