Vehicle Acquisition Network (VAN) vs. AutoTempest

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What is Vehicle Acquisition Network (VAN)?

Vehicle Acquisition Network (VAN) is buy center software for franchise and independent auto dealerships, built for buying used cars directly from private sellers. Dealers use it to buy from consumers in their market before those cars reach the auction lane. How it works: - VAN scans 25+ online marketplaces for for-sale-by-owner vehicles and puts them in one dashboard, matched to your buy box (year, make, model, mileage) inside your territory. - It filters out listings from other dealers, scam listings, and Do-Not-Call numbers, decodes each VIN, and adds live market valuation. - Your buyer calls, texts, and emails sellers from inside VAN, and every conversation stays attached to the vehicle. - One click pushes a car into vAuto, where your manager appraises it. CARFAX and AutoCheck reports run inside VAN. - VAN runs inside VINCUE Buy Center Pro as VAN Mode, where VINCUE applies your buy plan to each private-seller car. Plans: - Professional ($1,695/month): the core platform plus an Acquisition Coach™, an experienced private-party buyer who meets with your team. Every plan includes one. - VAN Accelerate™ ($2,495/month): adds automated text and email outreach, automated follow-up for unresponsive sellers, automatic replies to KBB ICO leads within minutes, and automatic responses to AccuTrade leads. - VAN Managed Buyer™ ($5,995/month, 90-day initial term): VAN hires, trains, and manages a full-time buyer who works only for your store on sourcing, outreach, and negotiation. Your desk inspects, makes the final buy decision, and signs the check. Listed prices are starting rates; final price depends on territory size and number of users. Software plans go live in about four days, and Canadian dealers are billed in CAD. VAN was founded in 2013 by Tom Gregg and serves dealers in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada. To see VAN on your market, call 855-952-4949.

What is AutoTempest?

AutoTempest acts as a comprehensive automotive search engine and listing aggregator, aimed at helping car buyers find both new and used vehicles by consolidating millions of listings from a variety of top automotive marketplaces and classified sites into a single, user-friendly search platform, thereby greatly minimizing the time and effort typically spent navigating each individual site. The service compiles results from well-known sources, including dealer networks and private seller inventories like eBay Motors, Cars.com, TrueCar, Carvana, Hemmings, and Cars & Bids, while also offering comparison links to listings on larger platforms such as Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and AutoTrader, even when direct partnerships are not in place, thus providing users with an extensive selection tailored to their preferences. Additionally, AutoTempest's search tools come equipped with advanced filters that allow users to refine their search based on criteria such as make, model, price, mileage, location, fuel type, and body style, which streamlines the process of narrowing down options and facilitates easier vehicle comparisons across a wide array of listings. Moreover, by delivering such a diverse set of features, AutoTempest not only makes the car buying experience more straightforward but also significantly enriches the overall journey for individuals in pursuit of their perfect vehicle. This holistic approach to car shopping ensures that users can effectively explore all available options while making informed decisions.

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Integrations Supported

CARFAX

DealerSocket

DriveCentric

Experian AutoCheck

VINCUE

VinSolutions Connect CRM

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Integrations Supported

Autotrader

Facebook Marketplace

craigslist

eBay

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Pricing Information

$1695 per month

VAN offers three plans. Professional ($1,695/month): self-service private-party sourcing with listings from 25+ sources, AI filtering, unlimited custom searches, CARFAX, AutoCheck, and vAuto, and a dedicated Acquisition Coach™. VAN Accelerate™ ($2,495/month): adds automated text and email outreach, automated follow-up for unresponsive sellers, and automated response to KBB ICO and AccuTrade leads. VAN Managed Buyer™ ($5,995/month, 90-day initial term): a full-time buyer who handles sourcing, outreach, and negotiation for your store while your team makes the final buy decision. Software plans are live in about four days. Price depends on territory size and number of users; Canadian dealers are billed in CAD.

Pricing Information

Free

Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS

Supported Platforms

SaaS

Android

iPhone

iPad

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support

Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

24 Hour Support

Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub

Webinars

Online Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub

Online Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Vehicle Acquisition Network

Date Founded

2013

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.buywithvan.com

Company Facts

Organization Name

AutoTempest

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.autotempest.com

Categories and Features

Auto Dealer

The Vehicle Acquisition Network (VAN) is a specialized software designed for auto dealerships to facilitate the purchase of used vehicles directly from individual sellers. Unlike traditional Dealer Management Systems (DMS) or sales Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, VAN functions as an acquisition-focused CRM that complements existing systems like vAuto, CARFAX, AutoCheck, and VINCUE Buy Center Pro, as well as most dealer CRMs. VAN aggregates listings from over 25 online platforms where vehicles are being sold by their owners, aligning them with your specific buying criteria. It equips your purchasing team with the necessary tools for effective communication with sellers and streamlining the scheduling of inspections. For dealerships that prefer not to handle this process in-house, VAN offers the VAN Managed Buyer™ service, which provides a dedicated, full-time buyer who is managed by the VAN team. Subscription plans begin at $1,695 per month and each package comes with the support of an Acquisition Coach™.

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Automotive Data

The Vehicle Acquisition Network (VAN) transforms listings from private sellers into purchasable vehicles for dealerships. By aggregating for-sale-by-owner listings from over 25 online platforms, VAN filters out dealer advertisements, fraudulent posts, and Do-Not-Call numbers. It decodes every VIN and integrates real-time market valuations, enabling buyers to identify which vehicles are worth pursuing. CARFAX and AutoCheck reports are available within VAN, allowing for seamless evaluation as a vehicle can be sent to vAuto for managerial assessment with just a click. The VAN PACE™ reporting feature monitors appointments, showings, acquisitions, and buyer interactions, providing used car managers insight into any bottlenecks in the process. Buyers can access all necessary data from a unified screen. VAN caters to dealerships across the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada.

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