Vehicle Acquisition Network (VAN) vs. DealerIQ

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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 DealerIQ?

DealerIQ is a digital solution tailored for automotive retail, catering to both independent and franchise dealerships. By employing QR codes for each vehicle in their inventory, it enables prospective customers to easily scan and start a mobile conversation with D.A.I.V.E. (Dealer AI Virtual Expert), which is equipped to handle inquiries in both English and Spanish. Additionally, dealerships can seamlessly incorporate this virtual assistant into their own websites. Depending on the selected plan and configuration, DealerIQ can collect shopper contact and trade-in information, assist in scheduling appointments and financing, follow up on leads, and relay inquiries about leads or appointments to dealership staff. The platform features a comprehensive dealer dashboard that allows for the management of inventory, QR code stickers, customer engagement metrics, and conversation pathways. While it supports integration with CRM and DMS systems, the specific features and capabilities available can differ based on the dealership's individual setup. Furthermore, processes related to financing, e-signatures, and payments may necessitate partnerships with compatible service providers. The range of available plans is flexible, accommodating factors such as dealership size, number of rooftops, usage behavior, and preferred modules, including optional elements like AI agents and access to DealerIQ Academy for advanced training and support. This adaptability enables dealerships to customize the platform to align with their specific operational requirements and customer service expectations, ensuring they can effectively meet the needs of their clientele. The emphasis on personalization and integration makes DealerIQ a valuable asset for modern automotive retail.

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VAN acquisition dashboard showing appointments, showings, and acquisitions.

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DealerIQ Deal Desk screen with lead selection, deal status list, and tax and fee defaults.

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Integrations Supported

CARFAX

DealerSocket

DriveCentric

Experian AutoCheck

VINCUE

VinSolutions Connect CRM

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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

$999/month

Starter is $999/month for one rooftop and fewer than 100 vehicles. Higher plans range to $7,999/month and include different lot-size, rooftop, usage, and feature allowances. One-time setup ranges from $750 for self-install to up to $3,500 for on-site installation on a 500+ vehicle lot. Monthly fees are auto-billed; the agreement describes a 12-month initial term followed by month-to-month renewal. Optional modules and applicable taxes may add costs.

Supported Platforms

SaaS

Supported Platforms

SaaS

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support

Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub

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Online Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub

Company Facts

Organization Name

Vehicle Acquisition Network

Date Founded

2013

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.buywithvan.com

Company Facts

Organization Name

DealerIQ

Company Location

United States

Company Website

dealeriq.co

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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