Vehicle Acquisition Network (VAN) Description
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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Auto Dealer Software
The Vehicle Acquisition Network (VAN) is a specialized software designed for auto dealers to streamline the process of purchasing pre-owned vehicles directly from individual sellers. Unlike a traditional Dealer Management System (DMS) or sales Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, VAN serves as an acquisition-focused CRM that complements these existing systems, such as vAuto, CARFAX, AutoCheck, and VINCUE Buy Center Pro, as well as most dealership CRM platforms. VAN aggregates listings of cars for sale by owners from over 25 online platforms, aligning them with your specific buying criteria. It equips your purchasing team with the necessary tools for engaging with sellers and scheduling vehicle inspections efficiently. For dealers who prefer not to handle this role internally, VAN offers the VAN Managed Buyer™, a dedicated buyer who is employed and overseen by VAN. Subscription plans begin at $1,695 per month, and each plan comes with the support of an Acquisition Coach™.
Automotive Data Software
The Vehicle Acquisition Network (VAN) transforms listings from private sellers into purchasable inventory for dealerships. By aggregating for-sale-by-owner advertisements from over 25 online platforms, VAN filters out dealer listings, fraudulent posts, and Do-Not-Call numbers. It decodes every VIN and incorporates real-time market value data, enabling buyers to identify which vehicles are most promising for outreach. Additionally, CARFAX and AutoCheck reports are integrated within VAN, allowing for seamless one-click access to push a vehicle into vAuto for evaluation by your management team. The VAN PACE™ reporting system monitors appointments, viewings, acquisitions, and buyer interactions, enabling used car managers to pinpoint any bottlenecks in the process. Buyers can manage all vehicle information from a single interface. VAN caters to dealerships across the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada.
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Private Party Vehicle Acquisition
The Vehicle Acquisition Network (VAN) is a specialized software designed for dealerships to streamline the vehicle acquisition process. Since its launch in 2013, it has enabled dealers to create effective buy centers. VAN aggregates listings from over 25 online platforms where vehicles are sold by private owners, consolidating them into a single user-friendly dashboard. It efficiently filters out dealer listings, fraudulent posts, and numbers on the Do-Not-Call list, while also providing VIN decoding and market valuation for each vehicle. Dealers can engage with sellers via phone, text, and email directly within the VAN interface, using the automated outreach and follow-up features of VAN Accelerate™. Additionally, VAN pioneered the concept of a managed buyer service with VAN Managed Buyer™, which assigns a dedicated buyer solely for your dealership, allowing your team to make the final purchasing decisions. Every subscription plan includes access to an Acquisition Coach™. Pricing for plans begins at $1,695 for the Professional tier, $2,495 for Accelerate, and $5,995 for the Managed Buyer option each month.
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