Americans have become comfortable shopping on computers, phones and other devices from wherever there's an Internet connection, and then having goods — even perishable items, such as groceries — arrive at their doorstep within days, hours or even minutes.
Used cars and trucks are obviously larger and more complex things to buy, but dealers and auto-retail companies have been looking to cater to online shoppers, who often cast search nets far beyond their local geography. Some dealers will offer to book or even buy a flight for shoppers who are coming from afar. Some will promise to deliver a vehicle hundreds of miles away, in some cases enlisting the help of a third-party company.