
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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Vantage operates as a worldwide multi-asset brokerage, providing clients with an agile and robust service to trade CFDs across various markets including Forex, Commodities, Indices, Shares, and Cryptocurrencies.
With over a decade of industry experience and its main office located in Sydney, Vantage has expanded to employ more than 1,000 staff members across 30 international locations.
Beyond its role as a broker, Vantage cultivates a reliable trading environment and offers a streamlined trading platform, empowering clients to capitalize on potential trading opportunities with ease and efficiency.
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AutoTempest
AutoTempest serves as an all-encompassing automotive search engine and listing aggregator, designed to assist car buyers in discovering both new and pre-owned vehicles by merging millions of listings from various leading automotive marketplaces and classified platforms into one streamlined search interface, thus significantly reducing the time and effort required when searching through each site separately. The platform aggregates results from prominent sources, including dealer platforms and private seller inventories, such as eBay Motors, Cars.com, TrueCar, Carvana, Hemmings, and Cars & Bids, while also providing comparison links to listings on larger platforms, such as Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and AutoTrader, where direct partnerships may not be established, allowing users to access a wide array of options tailored to their needs. In addition to these features, AutoTempest’s search tools are equipped with sophisticated filters for various criteria such as make, model, price, mileage, location, fuel type, body style, and more, facilitating a more efficient process for narrowing down results and making vehicle comparisons across diverse listings. By offering such a comprehensive range of features, AutoTempest not only simplifies the car buying journey but also enhances the overall experience for users seeking their ideal vehicle.
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Backlist
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.
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