Vehicle Acquisition Network (VAN)
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.
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Samsara
Avoiding HOS violations is made easier with a mobile app that logs drivers' hours, providing real-time insights into those approaching or already in violation, thereby ensuring compliance with the ELD regulations. This comprehensive platform, which is FMCSA certified, offers a unified system for managing Hours of Service, GPS tracking, dispatching, and vehicle maintenance. With an integrated WiFi hotspot, devices remain connected even in areas without cellular service, which is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency. The solution also eliminates compliance mistakes and accelerates repair processes through paperless DVIRs and a live maintenance dashboard. By integrating features such as GPS tracking, Hours of Service management, paperless DVIRs, and temperature monitoring, compliance and operational tasks become streamlined. Additionally, the plug-and-play installation requires no complex setup, allowing users to be operational within just 15 minutes. Samsara’s hardware is compatible with a wide range of vehicles, including cars, light and heavy trucks, and buses, ensuring versatility for various fleet needs. This holistic approach not only enhances compliance but also significantly boosts productivity across the board.
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Send Me A Friend
Send Me A Friend.com rewards dealerships for referring a friend who is interested in purchasing a vehicle. It's a referral program with steroids. It's like Facebook meets the phonebook. The best part is that dealerships receive referrals from people who already know how great customer service is at the dealership. They have heard about a dealership from their best friends. It's easy to send a friend. Send Me A Friend.com participating dealers simply register their happy customers on the Send Me A Friend.com site. Encourage them to refer friends to your dealership. Your professional sales staff will then follow up with each referral, keeping track of their progress via the same site. You simply send a check to the referrer once a vehicle has been sold. Send Me A Friend.com keeps track of all referrals, vehicles sold, and referrer payments.
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Driver's Advocate
Enhance customer loyalty by focusing on service drive retention. The Driver’s Advocate System simplifies customer retention by offering a tailored and rewarding experience, which encourages increased interaction with your dealership. This system includes a service scheduler that sends direct, mileage-based messages for service and maintenance reminders. Additionally, it features a loyalty point tracker that allows customers to redeem points for discounts on dealership services or as a contribution toward their next vehicle purchase from the same dealership. It also boasts a theft tracker that notifies users if their vehicle is moved while unattended, a user-friendly fuel finder, and many other valuable tools! The Driver’s Advocate System is compatible with both Apple and Android devices, making it accessible to a wide range of users. To get started, simply visit your device's app store and search for the “Maintain Auto” app.
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