27-01-2026 7:07 PM
Anyone else in the uk having this problem when trying to list items from the ebay app? Never had this before until today. I usually list all my items from the app but today ive been getting the error "your listing looks great so far, but a detour is required for items in this category "
28-01-2026 12:53 PM
Im having the same problem
28-01-2026 7:43 PM
If I try to list a mobile phone it works but when I try to list car parts then it shows the error. As something changed with ebay?
29-01-2026 9:16 AM
Hi All,
Thank you for your posts.
This seems like it might be to do with the car parts category.
@06holmesh customer support have logged a ticket with tech for your account for it to be checked. Are you able to provide a screenshot showing the detour message from your account so we can add this to the ticket?
Thank you,
Kat
29-01-2026 9:19 AM
29-01-2026 9:25 AM
Hi @06holmesh ,
Thank you for your reply.
Doesn't look like anything attached. If its easier you can send it to me by pm.
Thank you,
Kat
29-01-2026 9:34 AM
29-01-2026 9:41 AM
Hi @06holmesh ,
If you go to the message icon on the top right of your page here on the community, you can send a message to by using my username from here. I have sent you a message so you can just reply.
Thank you,
Kat
29-01-2026 9:46 AM
29-01-2026 9:56 AM
As kat@ebay has explained there is a current issue with that category many are experiencing this , you are not alone.
Kat will report back on this thread with any news of a fix on this matter.
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29-01-2026 3:41 PM
Having the same issue for the last couple of days please fix this as its effecting our business
29-01-2026 3:50 PM
Hi @barlowrdtyres ,
Thank you for your reply.
It has been logged with tech so once they provide an update I will update the thread.
Thank you,
Kat
29-01-2026 3:51 PM
Hi im have the same problem always use the app to list now it wont let me ive attached a picture
29-01-2026 4:21 PM - edited 29-01-2026 4:21 PM
Thank you for the extra details @barlowrdtyres
The soonest I have an update from tech I will post back.
Thank you,
Kat
29-01-2026 7:34 PM
thats error what we all getting now
29-01-2026 8:32 PM
Still got the problem. I list each day but now its taking up more time to list items. I find the app so much faster to list items 😩
30-01-2026 11:40 AM
Hi any update on this issue please
30-01-2026 1:15 PM
Hi @barlowrdtyres ,
I understand the frustration with getting this resolved but I don't have a further update at the moment. We don't get timelines on the fixes. The soonest I have further information I will post back.
Thank you,
Kat
30-01-2026 4:11 PM
Yep, getting the same message trying to list in vehicle parts and accessories. Same when I try to revise any current listings, it wants me to divert to the web browser which is a really slow way of listing.
30-01-2026 8:29 PM
My listing time is near double now with this problem. The app is so much faster to list items.