Vehicle Acquisition Network (VAN) is private-party vehicle acquisition software for franchise and independent auto dealerships. It helps dealers buy used cars directly from consumers in their local market, alongside trade-ins and instead of paying up at auction.
VAN pulls for-sale-by-owner listings from 25+ online marketplaces into one dashboard, filters out dealer and scam listings and Do-Not-Call numbers, and adds VIN decoding and market valuation to each vehicle. Buyers call, text, and email sellers from inside VAN, and every conversation stays attached to the car it is about. On VAN Accelerate™, outreach and follow-up run automatically, KBB ICO leads get a text back within minutes, and AccuTrade leads get an automatic response.
For dealers without a buyer on staff, VAN Managed Buyer™ supplies a full-time buyer who is hired, trained, and managed by VAN. The dealership still makes the final buy decision and signs the check. Every plan includes an Acquisition Coach™, and VAN works with vAuto, VINCUE, CARFAX, AutoCheck, and most dealer CRMs.
VAN was founded in 2013 and serves dealers in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Plans start at $1,695 per month. To see VAN on your market, call 855-952-4949.
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Carvana
Carvana operates as an online used car retailer and e-commerce platform in the United States, enabling customers to search for, browse, finance, purchase, trade, and sell vehicles all from the comfort of their own homes without the need to step into a conventional dealership. Users have access to a vast selection of pre-owned vehicles available across the country, where they can view comprehensive listings and images, compare different options, and take advantage of clear pricing with no negotiating, before completing everything from financing applications to purchase contracts entirely through the website. After finalizing a purchase, Carvana provides convenient delivery to the buyer's home or the option to pick up their vehicle from one of its unique multi-story "car vending machine" locations in select areas, with some delivery services available as quickly as the following day, and a generous 7-day return policy that allows customers to test-drive their new car in everyday situations. The platform's goal is to make the often overwhelming process of buying a car easier and more efficient by eliminating pressure from salespeople, minimizing hidden fees, and offering a straightforward digital experience that appeals to modern consumers. With its innovative approach to car buying, Carvana is reshaping the way people think about purchasing vehicles in today's digital age.
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CarEdge
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