Abstract: Disclosed are a method and apparatus for collecting information about vehicles. Also disclosed are a method and apparatus for making a market in used vehicles. The method includes collecting image data depicting a vehicle for sale in sufficient detail that visual imperfections are evident in the images when displayed using scan and zoom functions; collecting non-image vehicle data further characterizing the vehicle for sale; compiling the collected data into a searchable database; receiving from a customer a query defining a desired vehicle; displaying data to the customer responsive to the query; selecting a vehicle responsive to an input by the customer; shipping the selected vehicle from a dealer remote from the customer to a dealer local to the customer; and completing a transaction involving the vehicle at the dealer local to the customer.