eBay has redesigned eBay Motors with new features that will let buyers research, find, and buy a vehicle, all in one place, the company announced on Monday. It will "pilot" some major enhancements, including easier access to car values and ratings and reviews and local search, beginning this month.

eBay said the new eBay Motors home page is designed to make it easier to find vehicles. Shoppers can browse for cars and trucks by type (such as sedan, convertible, etc.), or search for a particular make/model. eBay has also added new navigation across the eBay Motors site so visitors can quickly jump right to Cars & Trucks, Parts & Accessories, Motorcycles, Powersports, Boats, or Other Vehicles.

Search results will include vehicle specifications and standard and optional equipment, and tabs at the top of the page will give visitors quick access to user ratings and reviews and used-car values from Kelley Blue Book.

Shoppers will also be able to refine their searches by factors such as price range, transmission type and exterior color. They can also choose to limit results to vehicles close to their ZIP code. And on the Item page, eBay said it has brought "all the information the buyer needs together in one spot," including shipping methods and costs, financing options, and Vehicle History Reports.

eBay said sellers wlil not have to change their listings or processes. In the next few weeks, a small percentage of randomly-selected visitors will start seeing the new eBay Motors site. eBay said it is expecting to launch the site fully later in the spring.

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