Automotive API Profile

eBay Motors – Marketplaces API

Marketplace listings

Discovery fit

Overview & Use Cases

Marketplace listings

Provider

eBay Motors

Typical use cases

List vehicles on eBay Motors, manage parts compatibility data, track performance of eBay listings, reach eBay's 135M automotive buyers

Key strengths

Massive automotive buyer audience; strong for parts and accessories; established trust in used-car market; global reach

Limitations and watchouts

Listing fees apply; complex API for beginners; consumer-protection policies can complicate dealer transactions

Developer details

Technical Profile

Protocols

rest

Authentication

oauth2

Data formats

Base URL

https://api.ebay.com

REST base path

Integration complexity

medium

Endpoint summary

Vehicle listings, parts compatibility, Motors categories, order management, traffic reports for automotive sellers

Rate limits and versioning

Rate limits: Free tier available; paid listing fees apply; API rate limits vary by endpoint and account type

Versioning:

What it connects to

Coverage & Integration Fit

Systems supported

inventory, website

Data objects covered

Supported regions

Comparable APIs

Cars.com, AutoTrader, CarGurus, Carvana

Implementation notes

Build support

Webhooks, Specs & Developer Tools

Webhook support

True

Webhook events

item.added, item.revised, transaction.complete

SDK and library links

Status page

Risk review

Security & Compliance

PII handling

contains_pii

Security certifications

Audit logging

False

Data retention

Security notes

Enterprise-grade data security; OAuth 2.0 authentication

Editorial signals

Directory Assessment

Editor rating

Maturity score

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