Who is Preferred Wheels?

Preferred Wheels is a licensed and bonded automobile dealer in the state of Illinois. We retail select units on eBay that are in high retail consumer demand.  Our typical eBay offered automobile is a one owner or off-lease, late model (98 or newer), with good mileage.  Many of our cars and trucks we list will still be under a factory warranty.

Who Should Bid?

Only individuals who have their finances pre-approved or have cash on hand to finalize the transaction should bid on any eBay motors auctions. We take much time and dedicate a lot of energy to our listings as should be evident by the usual 40+ photos taken of each vehicle. Please bid responsibly. You are encouraged to give us a call directly to discuss any aspect of the vehicle you are interested on and put a deal together.

Where is Preferred Wheels located?

We are located in Woodstock Illinois.  All vehicles are stored at our secure facility. And we are close to O’Hare airport for those who wish to drive their new vehicle home. For more info, visit our contact us page.

What is the source for your inventory?

We have many different sources for the cars and trucks we stock.  Vehicles may be purchased at dealer sales, at off-lease sales, directly from large franchise dealers, from credit unions and banks.  The vehicles we retail on eBay are usually late model (98 and newer) and have good miles and may still be under a factory warranty.  We resell cars with clean titles only, this means we never retail salvage, rebuilt, reconstructed, insurance claim, flood or other gray market vehicles unless specifically noted.

Do you have all titles on hand for your vehicles?

We do not always have titles on hand for vehicles that are placed for sale; titles may be in transit from banks, from other dealerships, from the state, and a host of other reasons for normal processing delays in title paperwork. We are a licensed and bonded dealer in Illinois and guarantee clear titles on all vehicles that we sell and 9 out of 10 times by the time the transaction takes place we have title. Please feel free to call and verify its disposition prior to contracting for sale.

What 'other' fees are there besides the purchase price?

The other fees include taxes, shipping and documentation charges.  If you live in Illinois, you must pay the appropriate tax based on the county you live in.  All buyers are required to pay documentation fee of 58.00 for handling paperwork, filing titles, mailing and copying costs, these fees are fixed and is non negotiable. There is a $49 vehicle prep fee which includes detailing the vehicle, inspecting the vehicle, and checking tires and fluids before shipment or sale. 

How is shipping of the vehicle arranged, can I get a quote?

We are happy to handle all of the details of shipping your new vehicle to its new home. Send an email to shipping@preferredwheels.com with your zip code and the car or truck you need to ship, we will get back to you with a firm quote on shipping. Common shipping terms include:

Express Shipping (Get it Fast) - Thanks to our high volume and constant flow of traffic, Preferred Wheels is one of the few dealers that can offer Guaranteed Express Shipping via our Expedite Service and LTL (Less Than Truck Load) Transports. This option carries a fully refundable fee of $125 if your vehilce is not picked up by the commitment date set by our dispatcher. Be sure to ask your sales person for details.

Open Carrier - You've seen these trucks, 10 cars on a truck, running down the highway. This is the most economical way to transport, but because of the risk of additional rock and element damage, many higher dollar and specialty cars must be shipped enclosed carrier

Enclosed Carrier - You vehicle will be transported in a closed container, this eliminates the damage that can come from exposure to the road and the elements, this is typically several hundred dollars more in cost.

Insurance - All vehicles are covered by insurance while in transport, you will need to provide insurance once you take delivery of the vehicle.  

What forms of payment do you accept?

We accept certified cashier checks drawn on US Banks in US funds. We also accept financing checks from Capital One Auto Finance and eBay Auto Finance Center.