System and method for centralized control of vehicle testing

A system for setting up the testing of various performance criteria of a vehicle at a testing facility comprising:

• a computer including a processor, a permanent and a temporary memory, at least one input device and at least one output device, said computer constructed and arranged to connect with other computers for bi-directional communication, said computer providing a centralized interface for scheduling vehicle testing based upon selected testing parameters, the computer including information regarding facilities for vehicle testing and parameters required for completion of each vehicle test, wherein a user selects at least one testing parameter and the computer identifies secondary parameters for the at least one selected testing parameter and returns to the user a choice of facilities and dates suitable for completion of the vehicle testing, wherein the computer provides an associated test protocol for the vehicle test.