The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for the exchange and sharing of information on the Internet. A vehicle service system (20) for measuring vehicle characteristics and for providing output relating to the characteristic which includes a control means for providing operating instructions and for receiving data, a vehicle characteristic measuring means adapted to communicate with the control means, an access means for accessing remotely, comprising hypertext transmission protocol, located computers enabling transfer of information and executable signals between the control means and at least one of the remotely located computers.
