Organization and Operations of Autobytel (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Reverse stock split (in shares)	5
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Minimum bid price per stock (in dollars per share)	$ 1.00
Accumulated deficit	$ 242,352	$ 280,496
Advanced Mobile [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Date of acquisition	Oct. 01, 2013
AutoUSA [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Date of acquisition	Jan. 13, 2014