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Description
CarMax stands as the leading used-car retailer in the United States, providing an extensive array of quality pre-owned vehicles that customers can conveniently explore, compare, and buy either online or at one of its over 250 locations across the nation. Renowned for its no-haggle, transparent pricing approach, CarMax eliminates the need for traditional negotiations by offering a set price for every vehicle, thereby simplifying the purchasing process for consumers. The company acquires used cars from individuals, fleet auctions, and various other avenues, meticulously reconditions and inspects them, and then markets these vehicles alongside comprehensive history reports to ensure that buyers feel secure in their purchases. Additionally, CarMax enhances the shopping experience with online research tools that facilitate browsing through the inventory, filtering by criteria such as make, model, price, and mileage, while also allowing potential buyers to pre-qualify for financing with little effect on their credit scores. This commitment to customer satisfaction and transparency has solidified CarMax's reputation as a trusted name in the automotive retail industry.
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
Integrations
CARFAX
No
Cars.com
No
DriveCentric
No
Experian AutoCheck
No
Spyne
Yes
VINCUE
No
VinSolutions Connect CRM
No
vAuto
No
Integrations
CARFAX
Yes
Cars.com
Yes
DriveCentric
Yes
Experian AutoCheck
Yes
Spyne
No
VINCUE
Yes
VinSolutions Connect CRM
Yes
vAuto
Yes
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
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
No
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
Yes
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
CarMax
Country
United States
Website
www.carmax.com
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
