Method of providing diagnostic information in connection with the sale of pre-owned vehicles
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1. A method of assisting sellers and buyers in the sale and purchase of a vehicle, the method comprising the steps of;
- a) downloading vehicle diagnostic data maintained in a vehicle onboard computer into a handheld code reader by the seller;
b) linking the code reader to a diagnostic report provider;
c) communicating the vehicle diagnostic data to the diagnostic report provider;
d) preparing a vehicle diagnostic report including the communicated diagnostic data;
e) uploading the prepared diagnostic report to a report database retrievable by a buyer prior to purchase of the vehicle; and
f) conditioning the purchase of the vehicle upon confirmation of the accuracy of the diagnostic data maintained in the vehicle onboard computer after receipt of the vehicle.
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Abstract
A method of assisting sellers and buyers in the sale and purchase of a vehicle is provided. The method may comprise the steps of communicating a vehicle'"'"'s diagnostic data (e.g., OBD codes, etc.) with a provider. The method may further comprise the step of analyzing the communicated diagnostic data. The method may also comprise the step of preparing a vehicle diagnostic report based on the communicated diagnostic data. The method may also comprise the step of uploading the prepared report to a report database retrievable by a buyer.
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1. A method of assisting sellers and buyers in the sale and purchase of a vehicle, the method comprising the steps of;
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a) downloading vehicle diagnostic data maintained in a vehicle onboard computer into a handheld code reader by the seller; b) linking the code reader to a diagnostic report provider; c) communicating the vehicle diagnostic data to the diagnostic report provider; d) preparing a vehicle diagnostic report including the communicated diagnostic data; e) uploading the prepared diagnostic report to a report database retrievable by a buyer prior to purchase of the vehicle; and f) conditioning the purchase of the vehicle upon confirmation of the accuracy of the diagnostic data maintained in the vehicle onboard computer after receipt of the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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