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We offer innovative technology solutions to auto dealers aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, optimizing workflows, and elevating the overall customer experience. Over the past twenty years, software, business methodologies, and the auto purchasing landscape have significantly transformed. In response, AutoDealerPro has consistently advanced its DMS software to meet these evolving demands. The SMART DMS is noted for its exceptional process and vendor integration, receiving high praise from dealers who rely on it daily. With the ADPro SmartDMS, auto retailers gain access to an extensive array of reports, documents, and tracking capabilities designed to boost their performance. A key feature of our system is its seamless integration with various vendors, which simplifies the auto-buying experience for both customers and dealership personnel. Furthermore, it encompasses lead management through CRM, automated credit application processing, bi-directional data exchanges with online platforms, and automated messaging systems, as well as tools for social media marketing. By embracing these advancements, dealerships can stay competitive in a rapidly changing market.

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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.