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Description
Backlist is an innovative software solution designed for car dealers to acquire vehicles from private sellers in real time. It monitors platforms such as Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, Autotrader, Cars.com, and eBay, efficiently filtering out duplicate listings and those disguised by dealers, while promptly notifying buyers when a private seller lists a vehicle that fits their specified criteria, including make, model, year, price, mileage, and location. Each listing is evaluated against both wholesale and retail market values, providing buyers with essential margin information prior to making any calls. The integrated CRM system meticulously tracks every lead from initial outreach to final sale, incorporating features like team pipelines, seller phone detection, and SMS/email communication tools. Backlist is favored by independent dealers, franchise used-car departments, multi-rooftop groups, and wholesalers as a means to secure inventory directly from owners instead of relying on auctions. The pricing is flexible with month-to-month options starting at $775, without requiring an annual commitment, plus a complimentary trial period. Users can access the service through a web dashboard as well as an iOS application, ensuring convenience and efficiency in their vehicle acquisition process.
Description
Vehicle Acquisition Network (VAN) is an automotive software platform built to help car dealerships acquire high-quality used vehicles directly from private sellers—without relying on auctions. As wholesale prices rise and vehicle availability tightens, VAN empowers dealers with tools to source inventory faster, more profitably, and with greater control.
VAN aggregates local FSBO (for-sale-by-owner) listings, applies real-time market data to assess profitability, and automates communication with sellers at scale. Buyers can manage leads, track seller conversations, and streamline acquisition workflows through an intuitive CRM-style dashboard designed specifically for dealership teams.
For dealers who don’t have dedicated acquisition staff, VAN offers a Managed Buyer program, pairing stores with expert buyers who actively source, engage, and negotiate with private sellers on their behalf—saving time and boosting acquisition volume without internal hiring.
VAN is trusted by hundreds of dealerships across North America—from independent rooftops to franchise groups—looking to beat Carvana and CarMax at their own game. It's the smarter way to buy cars.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
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Integrations
CARFAX
No
Cars.com
No
DriveCentric
No
Experian AutoCheck
No
VINCUE
No
VinSolutions Connect CRM
No
vAuto
No
Integrations
CARFAX
Yes
Cars.com
Yes
DriveCentric
Yes
Experian AutoCheck
Yes
VINCUE
Yes
VinSolutions Connect CRM
Yes
vAuto
Yes
Pricing Details
$775/month
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
$1695 per month
VAN offers three plans. Professional ($1,695/month): self-service private-party sourcing with the core platform, listings from 25+ sources, AI filtering, unlimited custom searches, and a dedicated Acquisition Coach. Accelerate ($2,495/month): adds automated outbound texting, automated follow-up for unresponsive sellers, and third-party lead-source integrations. Managed Buyer ($5,995/month): a done-for-you service with a dedicated full-time buyer who handles sourcing, outreach, and negotiation on the dealership's behalf. All plans get dealers up and running in about four days; pricing also varies by territory.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
Yes
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Backlist
Country
United States
Website
backlist.io
Vendor Details
Company Name
Vehicle Acquisition Network
Founded
2013
Country
United States
Website
www.buywithvan.com
Product Features
Auto Dealer
Accounting
No
Buy-Here-Pay-Here
No
Collections Management
No
Contact Database
No
Customer Database
No
Document Management
No
F&I Management
No
Financing Management
No
Form Printing
No
Inventory Management
No
Lease Management
No
New Car Dealer
No
New Car Lot
No
Online Inventory
No
Parts Management
No
Sales Management
No
Service Department
No
Used Car Lot
No
Website Integration
No
Product Features
Auto Dealer
Accounting
No
Buy-Here-Pay-Here
No
Collections Management
No
Contact Database
No
Customer Database
No
Document Management
No
F&I Management
No
Financing Management
No
Form Printing
No
Inventory Management
No
Lease Management
No
New Car Dealer
No
New Car Lot
No
Online Inventory
No
Parts Management
No
Sales Management
No
Service Department
No
Used Car Lot
No
Website Integration
No
