| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 090300 - Disclosure - Selected Balance Sheet Accounts (Details) (http://autobytel.com/role/SelectedBalanceSheetAccountsDetails) |
| Table | Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001023364 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] | Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] |
| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2012-01-01 - 2012-12-31 | 2011-01-01 - 2011-12-31 | |
Property and Equipment [Abstract] | ||
Computer software and hardware and capitalized internal use software | 11,729,000 | 12,035,000 |
Furniture and equipment | 1,252,000 | 1,272,000 |
Leasehold improvements | 892,000 | 942,000 |
Total | 13,873,000 | 14,249,000 |
Less - Accumulated depreciation and amortization | (12,280,000) | (12,620,000) |
Property and equipment, net | 1,593,000 | 1,629,000 |
Capitalized internal use software, net of amortization | 800,000 | 900,000 |
Depreciation and amortization expense related to property and equipment | 800,000 | 700,000 |
Cost of revenues | 200,000 | 100,000 |
Operating expenses | 600,000 | 600,000 |