Affiliate Disclosure
This site earns money when somebody buys on eBay after searching here. That is worth stating plainly rather than burying, because you are entitled to know when a site recommending a purchase has a financial interest in it.
How the money works
- This site belongs to the eBay Partner Network, which is the official affiliate programme run by eBay.
- Searches carry a reference code. When you use the search form or click one of the search links inside an article, a code travels with you that tells eBay the visit originated here.
- If you buy something, eBay pays a commission. That commission is paid out of the fee eBay already charges the seller.
- Your price is identical either way. Nothing is added to what you pay, and buying through a link here costs exactly the same as going to eBay directly.
What it does not affect
This is the part that matters more than the disclosure itself.
- The listings you see are eBay own search results, ranked by eBay in the order eBay chooses. Nothing is reordered, promoted or suppressed here.
- No seller pays to appear. There is no arrangement with any individual eBay seller, shop or trader.
- No parts manufacturer sponsors anything. No brand has paid for a mention, a recommendation or a favourable comparison anywhere on this site.
- Advice is not steered towards whatever pays most. The articles here repeatedly tell people not to buy used parts in situations where buying new is cheaper or safer, which earns nothing. That is deliberate.
Where the links are
- The search form on the home page.
- Search links inside articles, which are pre-filled for the manufacturer or model being discussed. These read as buttons or plain text links pointing at eBay.
- Nothing else. There are no banner adverts, no pop-ups and no sponsored posts on this site.
Why say any of this
Two reasons. The first is that UK advertising rules require commercial relationships to be made clear to consumers, and it is right that they do. The second is more practical: advice you cannot trust is worthless, and a parts site that hides how it gets paid gives you no way to judge whether the advice is honest.
The commission on used motorcycle parts is small. It is not enough to be worth misleading anybody over.
Frequently asked questions
Does clicking a link here cost me anything?
No. The price you pay on eBay is exactly what it would be if you had gone there yourself.
Do you get paid if I click but do not buy?
No. Commission is only paid on a completed purchase.
Are the search results manipulated to favour expensive items?
No. The results are generated entirely by eBay using its own ranking. This site sets the category filter and passes your search across, and that is the extent of its involvement.
Do you recommend parts you have not used?
The articles here give general guidance on sourcing rather than reviews of specific products. Where a type of part is described as worth buying or worth avoiding, that is based on how those components tend to fail rather than on any commercial arrangement.
Can I avoid the affiliate links entirely?
Yes. Go straight to eBay and search there. The guidance on this site is free to read and does not depend on you using the search.
Who do I contact about this?
admin@bikepartsfinder.com. Questions about how the site earns are welcome.