Organization and Operations of Autobytel (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011
Organization and Operations of Autobytel [Abstract]
Date of acquisition	Sep. 17, 2010	Sep. 17, 2010
Date of Reverse Stock Split	Jul. 11, 2012
Accumulated deficit	$ 280,496		$ 281,883