Works with Facebook Marketplace
Check a Facebook Marketplace listing in 3 steps
- 1
Copy the link
5 sIn the Facebook app: tap share on the listing, then copy the link. On a computer: copy the page address.
- 2
Paste it into Carvizia
2 sOne bar, no VIN or form to fill in.
- 3
Read the verdict
≈ 1 minExact engine, common problems, upcoming maintenance and how much to negotiate.
Everything the listing doesn't tell you
A full report for every Facebook Marketplace listing, ready in about a minute. Extracts from the sample report: Ford F-150 King Ranch 2017.
A clear verdict
Reliability score and decision at a glance.
The exact engine's common problems
Identified for the listing's precise engine, with their severity and cost.
- Cam phaser rattle$2,500 – $3,500Critical
- 10-speed harsh shifting$1,500 – $3,500Critical
- Plastic oil pan leak$800 – $1,200High
Maintenance coming up
This engine's next service items, costed in the report.
A price to negotiate
The market value and costed arguments to put to the dealer.
Inspection checklist
- Rattle on a cold start
- Harsh or late 10-speed shifts
- Oil around the oil pan
Taxes and fees
Sales tax, title and registration fees, estimated for this car and state.
Recalls
Official NHTSA recalls for the model, to check against the car's VIN.
What to watch on Facebook Marketplace
Private sales
Private sales are as is: if the car breaks down after you buy it, the bill is yours.
What to do
Check the engine's known problems and ask for maintenance records before you meet.
Title problems
No title, a salvage or rebuilt title, or a loan still on the car.
What to do
Make sure the title is clean, has no lien and is in the seller's name.
Scams
Prices far below market value, sellers who are “out of town”, deposits asked to hold the car.
What to do
Never send a deposit before you've seen the car and its title in person.
Frequently asked questions
About checking a Facebook Marketplace listing.
Can I check a Marketplace listing from the Facebook app?
Yes. Tap share on the listing, copy the link and paste it into Carvizia. If the listing can't be read, upload screenshots instead.
What if the listing doesn't say which engine it has?
Carvizia works it out from the year, model, trim and description. If something is uncertain, the report says so and tells you what to check.
What should I check before meeting a private seller?
Run the VIN for open recalls on nhtsa.gov, make sure the title is clean and in the seller's name, and bring the report's inspection checklist for this engine.