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eBay Motors Provides Instant Access to Car Technicians With New 'Virtual Tech' FeatureSAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, eBay Motors continues to innovate its shopping experience by introducing Virtual Tech and tire installations in the U.S. Both services cater to shoppers who want to save time, seek expert advice, and experience a higher standard of convenience. Virtual Tech: Expert Parts Advice at the Perfect Price Virtual Tech enables buyers to shop and connect directly with Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified technicians via an add-on cost. The new service gives buyers expert advice on what to purchase and how to install parts in order to repair or upgrade their car or truck. Virtual Tech sessions can be purchased for ten-minute ($19.95) or twenty-minute ($49.95) durations; and, for a limited time, these sessions will be discounted to $14.95 and $44.95, respectively. "When shopping for parts and accessories, many of our buyers may stumble across a question or need directions when it comes to the installation process," said Todd Madeiros, Vice President of Parts ≈ Accessories at eBay. "With our new Virtual Tech add-on, we're bridging the gap and helping to connect shoppers with experienced professionals, while also providing them with our massive selection of inventory." Tire Installation: The Easiest Way to Buy and Install New Tires This week, eBay's tire installation services will available to all U.S. shoppers. Shoppers who purchase tires on eBay can opt to have them shipped to a local installation location at no additional cost. With 9,000 installation locations across the U.S. and tire inventory that spans across all major brands, eBay Motors is redefining the automotive shopping experience. "Every seven seconds, a wheel or tire part is sold on eBay Motors in the U.S.," said Madeiros. "Now, with tire installation services, shoppers have access to eBay's tire inventory, plus the added convenience of expert local installation to fully complete their automotive needs." Here's how the easy-to-use tire installation service works:
Tire installation services include mounting tires on rims, wheel balancing, and installing new rubber valves. Powered by eBay's add-on services, eBay's structured data initiative matches buyers with tires that fit their vehicle, and service prices that reflect installation for the number of tires purchased. About eBay Motors View original content with multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ebay-motors-provides-instant-access-to-car-technicians-with-new-virtual-tech-feature-300539278.html SOURCE eBay Motors |