Used automobile transaction facilitation for a specific used automobile

Abstract

A system, methods, and apparatus for performing used automobile transactions are disclosed. In an example embodiment, automobile market data representative of current automobile market characteristics is stored. The automobile market data may include pricing and consumer interest information received from consumers, dealers, and manufacturers. A consumer seller or manufacturer off-lease seller may provide a request for a response regarding a specific used automobile with a specific a vehicle identification number. Automobile market data may be provided to a used automobile buyer based on the request. Bids to purchase the specific used automobile may be requested from used automobile buyers based on the request. Buyer bids may be provided to the consumer seller or manufacturer off-lease seller with prices and a delivery options. The consumer seller or manufacturer off-lease seller may select a bid to sell the specific used automobile based on the bid.

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         21 . A method comprising:
 receiving, via a first user interface of at least one user interface, a first request for a response regarding a first used automobile, the first request made by an automobile seller located at a first location and including a vehicle identifier and geolocation information of the first used automobile;   determining, based on the geolocation information, that the first used automobile is located at the first location;   generating, based on the determined first location, an in-market automobile buyer area;   determining that at least one automobile buyer is located within the in-market automobile buyer area;   receiving, via a second user interface of the at least one user interface, a first bid from a first automobile buyer located at a second location within the in-market automobile buyer area;   generating, based on receiving the first bid, driving directions between the first location and the second location; and   providing, via the at least one user interface, the first bid including at least a price for the first used automobile and the driving directions between the first location and the second location.   
     
     
         22 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the first request includes a VIN. 
     
     
         23 . The method of  claim 22 , wherein the request further includes a mileage and at least two other characteristics of the first used automobile. 
     
     
         24 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the request further includes a plurality of a vehicle identifier, a mileage, and other characteristics of the first used automobile. 
     
     
         25 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein after a delivery time is scheduled, the first used automobile is delivered or picked up at a consumer seller's home. 
     
     
         26 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the at least one user interface includes a manufacturer off-lease seller interface,
 further comprising:   receiving, via the manufacturer off-lease seller interface, a manufacturer automobile seller selection of the first bid, wherein the manufacturer automobile seller selection indicates a manufacturer automobile seller intention to sell the first used automobile based on the first bid to the first automobile buyer.   
     
     
         27 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the at least one user interface includes a consumer interface. 
     
     
         28 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the at least one user interface includes a dealer interface. 
     
     
         29 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the at least one user interface includes a consumer interface and a dealer interface. 
     
     
         30 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the first request is made by the automobile seller using a mobile device which takes a picture of a vehicle identifier, and the vehicle identifier is recognized using optical character recognition. 
     
     
         31 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the first request is made by the automobile seller using a mobile device including a microphone, and the vehicle identifier is input via the microphone, and the vehicle identifier is recognized using speech recognition. 
     
     
         32 . The method of  claim 21 , further comprising storing, on a computer readable medium, automobile market data that is representative of recent automobile market characteristics, wherein the automobile market data is based on real-time automobile market data. 
     
     
         33 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the first request includes a picture of at least one of the exterior of the automobile, the interior of the automobile, the dashboard of the automobile, the odometer of the automobile, service records of the automobile, and ownership records of the automobile. 
     
     
         34 . The method of  claim 21 , further comprising storing, on a computer readable medium, pricing data including used automobile data and new automobile data, including actual prices of executed transactions, dealer listing prices, dealer sale prices, manufacturer incentives, dealer bids, consumer bids, and consumer pricing parameters. 
     
     
         35 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein an add-on, including at least one of insurance, financing, a service contract, a warranty, and a hard-add accessory, is provided by a third party to the first automobile buyer with the first request, via the second user interface, wherein the third party is different from the automobile seller and the first automobile buyer. 
     
     
         36 . The method of  claim 35 , wherein the add-on is selected for inclusion in the first bid by the first automobile buyer. 
     
     
         37 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the at least one user interface is configured for a user to select a financing option, a warranty, a service contract, and GAP insurance. 
     
     
         38 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the at least one user interface is configured for a user to select a financing option. 
     
     
         39 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the at least one user interface is configured for a user to select a warranty. 
     
     
         40 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the at least one user interface is configured for a user to select a service contract. 
     
     
         41 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the at least one user interface is configured for a user to select GAP insurance. 
     
     
         42 . The method of  claim 21 , further comprising providing second driving directions between the first location and a third location. 
     
     
         43 . The method of  claim 21 , further comprising providing a plurality of pickup locations, each having different driving directions. 
     
     
         44 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein a consumer receives at least one of an insurance policy and a service contract at no charge. 
     
     
         45 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the first used automobile is an off-lease automobile, and the first location is a dealer in possession of the first used automobile. 
     
     
         46 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the first user interface is a manufacturer off-lease seller interface. 
     
     
         47 . The method of  claim 46 , wherein the manufacturer off-lease seller interface includes a number of matches or search hits for the first used automobile. 
     
     
         48 . The method of  claim 46 , wherein a manufacturer user inputs the vehicle identifier into the manufacturer off-lease seller interface by one of typing, speaking, or providing an image of the vehicle identifier. 
     
     
         49 . The method of  claim 46 , wherein the manufacturer off-lease seller interface receives a parameter that the first used automobile will be available for pickup only after a certain date. 
     
     
         50 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the first user interface and the second user interface are integrated within at least one of a single website and a single application. 
     
     
         51 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the at least one user interface includes at least a third user interface. 
     
     
         52 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the first user interface is a consumer seller interface and the second user interface is a buyer interface. 
     
     
         53 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the first user interface includes at least one seller interface. 
     
     
         54 . The method of  claim 53 , wherein the least one seller interface provides a delivery option specifying a pickup location. 
     
     
         55 . The method of  claim 53 , wherein the least one seller interface receives a delivery option specifying a pickup location. 
     
     
         56 . The method of  claim 53 , wherein the first user interface includes at least one user interface that receives the driving directions. 
     
     
         57 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the second user interface includes at least one buyer interface. 
     
     
         58 . The method of  claim 21 , further comprising, reporting, by the at least one user interface, specific history information for the first used automobile. 
     
     
         59 . The method of  claim 58 , wherein the specific history information includes data from a CARFAX report. 
     
     
         60 . The method of  claim 21 , further comprising, reporting, by the at least one user interface, tax information. 
     
     
         61 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the user interface includes a user login. 
     
     
         62 . The method of  claim 21 , further comprising storing user account data. 
     
     
         63 . The method of  claim 21 , further comprising creating a user account. 
     
     
         64 . The method of  claim 63 , further comprising modifying the user account. 
     
     
         65 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the at least one user interface is configured to provide prompts for input from a user including one or more of links, buttons, tabs, checkboxes, thumbnails, text fields, and drop down boxes. 
     
     
         66 . The method of  claim 65 , wherein at least one link is configured to provide information. 
     
     
         67 . The method of  claim 65 , wherein at least one link enables a user to access a website or an application. 
     
     
         68 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the at least one user interface is configured to provide ownership records of the first used automobile. 
     
     
         69 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the at least one user interface enables a used automobile buyer to pick up the first used automobile without ever talking or negotiating, in person or over the telephone, with a seller of the first used automobile. 
     
     
         70 . The method of  claim 69 , wherein a pick up location is at a consumer's home. 
     
     
         71 . The method of  claim 69 , wherein a pick up location is within a specified distance of an address. 
     
     
         72 . The method of  claim 21 , further comprising:
 receiving, via the at least one user interface, a second bid from a second automobile buyer located at a third location within the in-market automobile buyer area;   generating, based on receiving the second bid, second driving directions between the first location and the third location; and   providing, via the at least one user interface, the second bid including at least a second price for the first used automobile and the second driving directions between the first location and the third location.   
     
     
         73 . The method of  claim 21 , further comprising providing automobile market data, based on the first request, including at least pricing data regarding the first used automobile. 
     
     
         74 . A system comprising:
 a computer readable medium storing instructions; and   at least one processing device operably coupled to the computer readable medium, the at least one processing device executing the instructions to:
 receive, via a first user interface of at least one user interface, a first request for a response regarding a first used automobile, the first request made by an automobile seller located at a first location and including a vehicle identifier and geolocation information of the first used automobile; 
 determine, based on the geolocation information, that the first used automobile is located at the first location; 
 generate, based on the determined first location, an in-market automobile buyer area; 
 determine that at least one automobile buyer is located within the in-market automobile buyer area; 
 receive, via a second user interface of the at least one user interface, a first bid from a first automobile buyer located at a second location within the in-market automobile buyer area; 
 generate, based on receiving the first bid, driving directions between the first location and the second location; and 
 provide, via the at least one user interface, the first bid including at least a price for the first used automobile and the driving directions between the first location and the second location. 
   
     
     
         75 . A non-transitory computer readable medium storing instructions which, when executed, are configured to cause:
 receiving, via a first user interface of at least one user interface, a first request for a response regarding a first used automobile, the first request made by an automobile seller located at a first location and including a vehicle identifier and geolocation information of the first used automobile;   determining, based on the geolocation information, that the first used automobile is located at the first location;   generating, based on the determined first location, an in-market automobile buyer area;   determining that at least one automobile buyer is located within the in-market automobile buyer area;   receiving, via a second user interface of the at least one user interface, a first bid from a first automobile buyer located at a second location within the in-market automobile buyer area;   generating, based on receiving the first bid, driving directions between the first location and the second location; and   providing, via the at least one user interface, the first bid including at least a price for the first used automobile and the driving directions between the first location and the second location.