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Pass K9 the seller’s address and the ad details, and we send a driver equipped to load a non-runner as well as a runner, so the car reaches you safely even if you never saw it in person before buying.
Bringing Home a Car You Bought on eBay Without Seeing It
A car bought on eBay is sitting on a private driveway, not an auction site, and you have usually only seen it in photographs. That changes what K9 needs to know before we book a driver: the seller’s address, whether the car actually starts, and whether anyone will be there to hand over the keys.
We collect from private addresses just as readily as from a trade site, and we are not connected to eBay or the seller in any way — we are simply the transport arranged after your purchase.
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Questions Worth Asking Before You Book Transport
A few questions to the seller before the driver sets off can save a wasted trip.
- Does the car start and drive, or has it been sitting for a while?
- Is there parking access for a transporter, or is it down a narrow lane?
- Will someone be present at the agreed collection time with the keys and V5?
If It Turns Out Not to Start
Sellers do not always know their car has developed a fault, or a battery goes flat after weeks of not being driven. Tell K9 if there is any doubt at all, and we will send a driver equipped to load a non-runner rather than one expecting to drive it onto the transporter. A car that has been parked up for months with no MOT is far more likely to need a jump start or a winch than one that has been driven daily, so factor that into what you tell us.
Why the Postcode Matters More Than You Would Think
Auction sites have a single well-known entrance that a transporter can find without trouble; a residential street is a different matter, since some are too narrow for a car transporter to get close, and others have restrictions that only become obvious on the day. Mention anything unusual about access when you book, such as a cul-de-sac, a shared driveway, or on-street parking permits, so the driver can plan the approach in advance.
Collection From a House, Not a Depot
There is no collection window or storage charge to worry about with a private seller, but there is also no site staff to help load the car. Confirm a time that suits both the seller and our driver, and make sure the address given is accurate down to the postcode, since residential addresses are easier to get wrong than a named auction site.
What to Check When the Car Arrives
Because you have not seen the car in person, it is worth a quick look when it is delivered before the driver leaves.
- Compare the registration and VIN against the listing and V5
- Check for damage that was not visible in the photographs
- Confirm the mileage matches what was advertised
Delivered Wherever You Need It
We can deliver straight to your home, a garage for a check you did not get the chance to do beforehand, or a bodyshop if the listing mentioned bodywork that needs sorting. Read our car collection and delivery page for more on how door-to-door moves like this work, our auction transport hub for the same process at trade and salvage auctions, and our vehicle transport page for the wider picture of how we cover the UK.
Call 07301 118118 with the seller’s address and we will get a driver quoted.
What our customers say
“Broke down on the M25 in the third lane with my wife and kids. Andrew pulled up and got us to safety fast. Cannot thank him enough.”
— Jonathan
“Great service, quick arrival within the hour and a good rate compared to most.”
— Ibrahim Suleman
“Excellent service from the emergency call to the lads who picked me up. Professional and respectful.”
— Andrew Chambers
eBay Buyer Questions
What if the eBay seller’s car won’t start when the driver gets there?
Let K9 know beforehand if there is any doubt, and we will send a driver equipped to load a non-runner. If it is a surprise on the day, tell the driver straight away rather than trying to force it to start.
Can K9 collect from a private house rather than an auction site?
Yes, we collect from residential addresses just as readily as from a trade or salvage site, anywhere in the UK.
What should I ask the seller before booking transport?
Confirm whether the car starts and drives, whether there is room for a transporter to access the property, and whether someone will be there at the agreed time with the keys and documents.
Collection Guides for Other Purchase Types
See how collection works for a Copart salvage buy, a John Pye online lot or a Wilsons Auctions purchase.