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Automobile transaction facilitation based on a customer selection of a specific automobile

DC CAFC
  • US 9,626,704 B2
  • Filed: 09/28/2015
  • Issued: 04/18/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/05/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising:

  • receiving, via a consumer interface, a first request for a response regarding a first automobile, the first request made by a consumer located at a first location and including geolocation information of the consumer;

    executing instructions, by at least one processing device, to;

    determine, based on the geolocation information, that the consumer is located at the first location;

    generate, based on the first location, an in-market dealer area proximately located to the first location;

    determine that a first dealer is located at a second location within the in-market dealer area;

    request, via a dealer interface from the first dealer, a bid to sell the first automobile based on the first request;

    receive, via the dealer interface, a first bid from the first dealer located at the second location within the in-market dealer area;

    generate, based on receiving the first bid, driving directions from the first location to the second location; and

    provide the first bid and the driving directions via the consumer interface, the first bid including at least a price for the first automobile.

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