"Renew Your Ride" invites car enthusiasts to
receive consultations from renowned builders – with a new guarantee
that the parts will fit your vehicle
The program also invites drivers everywhere to
follow T-Pain as he upgrades his 1994 Honda Accord with eBay
Motors
SAN
JOSE, Calif., May 17, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- Today, eBay Motors announces a first-of-its-kind
program that helps drivers keep their cars on the road longer.
Taking place over Memorial Day weekend in Atlanta, the "Renew Your Ride" event offers
in-person consultations with expert builders about how to extend
the life of a vehicle – from classics and project builds to
everyday models – using newly launched eBay Guaranteed Fit purchase
protections. After their consultation, attendees will walk away
with up to $200 toward their part or
accessory purchase on eBay Motors.
Average new car transaction prices are up nearly 30% compared to
2020,1 and in the face of high interest rates and
affordability concerns, more shoppers are putting off buying a new
vehicle. Renew Your Ride reflects the increasingly popular choice
to upgrade and modify a car rather than buy new, and offers
real-world inspiration from renowned builders, including six-time
GRAMMY-winning artist, entrepreneur, drift driver, and car builder
T-Pain.
The self-proclaimed car lover recently worked with the crew from
Donut, the automotive YouTube channel, to upgrade his beloved 1994
Honda Accord using parts backed by eBay Guaranteed Fit. The new
purchase protections launched earlier this year, giving users more
confidence when buying and selling parts and accessories on the
marketplace. Shoppers can simply look for the 'Fits' checkmark on
eligible listings to know they are getting the right part, or their
money back.
"My Honda Accord is fully custom inside and out – it's a true
one-of-one, and I want to keep it on the road forever," said
T-Pain. "With eBay Guaranteed Fit, I was confident in finding the
right parts to make the performance and comfort upgrades I wanted,
like a new exhaust and head unit."
"More than ever, drivers are waiting to buy new vehicles and
opting instead to upgrade the car they already have," said
Ron Jaiven, GM of Parts &
Accessories, eBay Motors. "Renew Your Ride demonstrates the
significance of eBay Guaranteed Fit and how eBay empowers shoppers
to trust they're getting the right part for their project."
Renew Your Ride with eBay Motors
At the Atlanta event, attendees
can connect with on-site experts about how to update their vehicles
for longevity, safety and comfort. At the end of the consultation,
drivers will be able to purchase the recommended parts or
accessories backed by eBay Guaranteed Fit with eBay Motors covering
up to $200 of the cost. Here's more
on what to expect:
- Local drivers can visit eBay.com/RenewYourRide to schedule an
appointment during Memorial Day weekend, May
27-29. After their consultation, attendees can order up to
$200 in free parts backed by eBay
Guaranteed Fit.
- On Saturday, May 27, Donut will
be on the ground from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
ET to talk cars and modding T-Pain's ride, with a special
meet-and-greet from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
ET.
- All weekend long, guests can enjoy music, bites and a car show
featuring T-Pain's beloved 1994 Honda Accord, Donut's own Hi and
Low Subaru WRXs, the eBay Motors Modathon Bronco and more.
Renew Your Ride is open to the public from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. ET on Saturday-Monday,
May 27-29 at 6569 Roswell Rd NE,
Atlanta, GA 30328. For more event
information and to register for a consultation, visit
eBay.com/RenewYourRide.
eBay Motors by the Numbers
In Q1 2023, interest grew for suspension, safety and maintenance
items ahead of summer road trip season – these categories saw
searches grow by double digits from January to March:
- Performance coilovers
- Anti-roll kits
- Lane keeping assist systems
- Car dusters & wash kits
About eBay
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commerce leader that connects people and builds communities to
create economic opportunity for all. Our technology empowers
millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the
world, providing everyone the opportunity to grow and thrive.
Founded in 1995 in San Jose,
California, eBay is one of the world's largest and most
vibrant marketplaces for discovering great value and unique
selection. In 2022, eBay enabled nearly $74
billion of gross merchandise volume. For more information
about the company and its global portfolio of online brands, visit
www.ebayinc.com.
1 According to Kelly Blue Book
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