Vehicle Acquisition Network (VAN) vs. AutoSweet

Vehicle Acquisition Network (VAN) is a purpose-built vehicle sourcing platform that enables car dealerships to acquire high-margin, fast-turning used vehicles directly from private sellers—bypassing auctions, reducing acquisition costs, and accelerating inventory turn. Today’s automotive market is more competitive than ever. Wholesale prices are climbing, auction fees are rising, and reconditioning delays eat into profitability. VAN solves this by giving dealers the tools and talent they need to target, engage, and acquire for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) vehicles in their local market with speed and efficiency. With VAN, dealers can: Access thousands of local private-party listings in real time Use AI-powered filters to find the most profitable cars Automate personalized outreach and follow-up with sellers Track communications, tasks, and acquisition progress in one unified CRM Eliminate auction fees, transport delays, and wholesale surprises For stores that lack time or staff to do this work in-house, VAN also offers a Managed Buyer program—a turnkey service where VAN’s expert acquisition team works on your behalf to find, contact, and negotiate with private sellers. It’s like hiring a full-time buyer without the overhead. Whether you're a single rooftop looking for more control or a large group scaling a private-party acquisition strategy, VAN adapts to your dealership's workflow and goals. Dealers using VAN regularly see faster turn times, higher front-end grosses, and more predictable inventory pipelines. Trusted by over 250 rooftops across the U.S. and Canada, VAN is how modern dealers compete with Carvana, CarMax, and other direct-to-consumer disruptors—by sourcing smarter, not just spending more.

AutoSweet distinguishes itself in the automotive digital services sector by delivering cutting-edge agency marketing solutions driven by our advanced software that maximizes efficiency and achieves remarkable results. When you collaborate with AutoSweet, you can expect a steady monthly increase in vehicle sales. We work hand-in-hand with our dealer partners to formulate their marketing strategies, evaluate the results, and refine approaches based on our collective insights. Your dedicated team is focused on meeting your goals, positioning AutoSweet as a unique combination of marketing agency and software innovator. Our proprietary tools not only boost effectiveness but also promote transparency in your marketing endeavors. By seamlessly integrating Google Analytics with your Dealer Management System (DMS), we provide clear and comprehensive reports that illuminate the outcomes of all your marketing campaigns. Your client team will engage with you to delve into these insights, enabling ongoing adjustments to your marketing budget. We develop customized audiences and specific campaigns designed to attract high-quality web traffic, generate leads, and provide real-time offline attribution from your DMS, ensuring you maintain complete visibility into the effectiveness of every initiative. This method not only aids in assessing performance but also nurtures a dynamic partnership that adapts to your evolving requirements, ensuring you stay ahead in a competitive market. Our commitment to innovation and collaboration means that we are always ready to pivot and enhance our strategies to meet your changing business landscape.