Abstract: A method and system of presenting used motor vehicle pricing information to a data user. In addition to previously available information, new data are gathered including historical data regarding the asking price and sale price of the specific vehicle and similar vehicles. By obtaining and presenting used-car pricing and actual sold pricing information for similar vehicles along with the specific historical data elements for a specific used vehicle, modified in accordance with certain algorithms and methodologies, valuable pricing information can be made available to vehicle purchasers lending institutions, insurance companies, and others involved in transactions related to used vehicles.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for implementing a system such as a programmable chip system having hardware and software usage limitations and restrictions. Usage limitation circuitry is integrated onto a device. A usage limitation function is integrated into software, such as an operating system for the device. The usage limitation function can be configured to interact with the usage limitation circuitry. The usage limitation circuitry and the usage limitation function are operable to disable the device and the associated software.