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What is Vehicle Acquisition Network (VAN)?

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.

What is Motovate OnTheMove?

Elevate your automotive sales effortlessly with our intuitive dealership management software, Motovate OnTheMove. This all-encompassing solution offers automotive dealerships a streamlined approach to sales management, lead tracking, and customer relationship management, ensuring operations flow smoothly. The platform is designed to simplify the oversight of demo stock and test drives, allowing you to generate proposals and OTPs effortlessly. To enhance your experience, take advantage of the remarkable features available within our software. It is compatible with all vehicle brands and provides the flexibility to work from any device, wherever you are located. You can easily scan driver’s licenses and connect with financial platforms like Signio, Seriti, Fusion, and DealerNet. Furthermore, it integrates with trade-in systems such as DealersOnline and Autobid, while maintaining seamless synchronization with your Outlook calendar. Accessible across multiple devices, Motovate OnTheMove ensures that you can utilize its robust capabilities from any place. Known as SalesWorkPlace, it has gained the trust of prominent dealerships, such as Audi South Africa and Volkswagen South Africa, highlighting its reliability and impact within the automotive sector. By choosing Motovate OnTheMove, you have the opportunity to revolutionize your dealership's sales approach and significantly boost overall efficiency and productivity. Not only does it streamline processes, but it also empowers your team to achieve greater success in a competitive market.

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Integrations Supported

CARFAX
Cars.com
DriveCentric
Experian AutoCheck
VINCUE
VinSolutions Connect CRM
vAuto

Integrations Supported

AutoBid Mechanical
Fusion Software
Microsoft Outlook

API Availability

API Availability

Pricing Information

$1695 per month
VAN offers three plans. Professional ($1,695/month): self-service private-party sourcing with the core platform, listings from 25+ sources, AI filtering, unlimited custom searches, and a dedicated Acquisition Coach. Accelerate ($2,495/month): adds automated outbound texting, automated follow-up for unresponsive sellers, and third-party lead-source integrations. Managed Buyer ($5,995/month): a done-for-you service with a dedicated full-time buyer who handles sourcing, outreach, and negotiation on the dealership's behalf. All plans get dealers up and running in about four days; pricing also varies by territory.

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Supported Platforms

SaaS

Supported Platforms

SaaS

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Vehicle Acquisition Network

Date Founded

2013

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.buywithvan.com

Company Facts

Organization Name

Motovate

Company Location

South Africa

Company Website

motovate.co.za/

Categories and Features

Auto Dealer

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Automotive Data

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Categories and Features

Auto Dealer

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Automotive CRM

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Dealership Management

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