eBay October 2026 Seller News
eBay has posted its October 2026 Seller News update bringing Certified Recycled to the US for auto parts, expanding trading card authentication in the UK and adding bulk label printing in Germany.
US
US Motors sellers now have access to the new Certified Recycled program, offering qualified automotive recyclers special badging and increased visibility in search if they meet third-party industry certification requirements..
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Learn about a new item condition for parts still installed on salvage vehicles that are inspected after purchase.
Participating sellers must earn Certified Automotive Recycler of Excellence (CARE) status, which includes Automotive Recyclers Association certification, compliance requirements and physical or virtual audits. eBay says Certified Recycled listings will receive a dedicated search filter, prominent badging and higher search ranking, while providing buyers with standardized condition information including grades, damage codes, mileage and part location where applicable.
The certification applies to the recycler and its grading process rather than individual parts, and eBay does not inspect the items itself. The program also introduces a “Used – Part on Vehicle” condition for eligible inventory that is still installed on a donor vehicle when listed, allowing sellers to remove and inspect the part after it sells, then ship it if it meets quality standards or cancel the order if it does not.
Certified Recycled launched in the UK in August and is now coming to the US just weeks after eBay banned standalone airbags and inflators from the marketplace in September following federal scrutiny over dangerous replacement parts. Sellers previously approved to offer airbags were also required to maintain Automotive Recyclers Association certification, among other safeguards.
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UK
In the UK, the minimum price for trading card authentication is dropping to £250+ while the new Bundle Discounts feature is rolling out to more sellers.
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Authenticity Guarantee for Trading Cards ensures eligible items go through the right checks. The program is expanding to cover trading cards valued at £250+. Discover more about the program.Grow your business
Offer bundle discounts on multi-item orders. Set tiers and exclude listings.
Trading card authentication launched in the UK in May, originally covering eligible single trading cards priced at £500+.
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Germany
Germany sellers will be getting updates to auto parts return policy requirements, Fitment Services, and bulk shipping label printing.
New in October 2026
- The updated return policy for eligible offers in the "Vehicle Parts & Accessories" category has been in effect since September 28th . Check your return conditions now and learn more in the seller portal.
- Generate up to 200 shipping labels at once in Seller Hub Pro and save time on shipping.
- From mid-November: eBay Fitment Service for vehicle parts. Help buyers find the right parts for their vehicle faster.
The updates follow similar changes requiring free 30 day returns on auto parts and introducing Fitment Plus Auto in other markets.
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Stay tuned for updates for Canada and Australia and let us know in the comments below what you think of eBay's October 2026 Seller News!
