The climax of the story is the delivery. You can choose to have a flatbed truck drop the car at your front door, or, in some cases, visit a "car vending machine"—a massive glass tower where you insert a giant coin and watch your car descend. The Ultimate Safety Net

The biggest worry with online shopping— "What if I don't like it?" —is solved by the Most online retailers treat the first week as a formal test drive. If the car doesn't fit in your garage, smells like old cigarettes, or simply doesn't "feel" right, they will pick it up and refund your money. The Verdict

The digital revolution has finally parked itself in the one place many people used to dread: the car dealership. Not long ago, buying a car meant a full Saturday spent in a fluorescent-lit office, haggling over "undercoating" and waiting for a manager to approve a price. Today, you can find your next ride while sitting on your couch in your pajamas. Here is how the modern online car-buying story unfolds. The Virtual Showroom