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.
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CDK Global
For five decades, CDK has been delivering innovative solutions that empower dealers to manage their operations and forge stronger connections with customers at over 15,000 retail sites throughout North America.
The CDK Dealership Xperience enhances the potential for dealers by offering a range of sophisticated solution suites that integrate smoothly with our Foundations Suite, thereby driving performance improvements.
• Foundations Suite: This is the foundational element of the platform that provides essential, built-in capabilities necessary for effectively managing all dealership workflows while ensuring an exceptional customer experience from the outset.
• Fixed Operations Suite: Recognized as the most extensive solution available, it enables dealers to cultivate customer loyalty, optimize parts and service operations, and enhance profitability.
• Modern Retail Suite: This suite minimizes friction in the buying process and elevates customer engagement and revenue by streamlining and simplifying the purchasing experience that consumers now anticipate.
• Intelligence Suite: It leverages the power of data-driven insights to enhance performance and foster customer loyalty through the use of advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
In summary, CDK's comprehensive offerings are designed to address the evolving needs of dealerships and their customers, ensuring they remain competitive in a rapidly changing market landscape.
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Easy.Auction
Take Control of Your Market with the Most Intuitive Software Available. Join the Ranks of Over 3,000 Happy Customers.
With Easy.Auction, you can effortlessly set up your own auction website, paying only a monthly fee without any commission charges. You are free to choose any domain name you prefer.
Auctions provide a versatile platform for selling a diverse array of products, ranging from exquisite art pieces and antiques to industrial machinery and real estate properties.
Common items that find their way to auction include: Artwork such as paintings and sculptures, which are often sold, especially high-value works by renowned artists.
Antiques and collectibles also thrive in auction settings; vintage treasures like rare books, coins, stamps, and distinctive jewelry are frequently sought after.
Vehicles, including cars and trucks, are regularly auctioned, especially those that have been repossessed or seized by authorities.
Real estate transactions can also take place through auctions, encompassing homes, commercial properties, and vacant land. Additionally, auctions serve as a platform for selling machinery and industrial equipment, particularly when businesses are looking to liquidate assets.
Fundraising efforts are enriched through charity auctions, where unique items are sold to support worthy causes. Thus, the auction model not only enhances sales opportunities but also fosters community engagement through charitable initiatives.
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CARFAX
CARFAX collects information from over 112,000 sources, encompassing every motor vehicle agency in the U.S. and Canada, along with various auto auctions, police and fire departments, repair shops, rental companies, and fleet management operations. Their Vehicle History Reports™ are available for all used cars and light trucks manufactured since 1981. By leveraging the unique 17-character vehicle identification number (VIN), CARFAX is able to generate a report from a vast database containing more than 26 billion records in a matter of moments. Each report offers essential details that can significantly impact a buyer's choice when considering the purchase of a used vehicle. In addition, the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee greatly reduces the risks involved in acquiring pre-owned cars; if a report fails to disclose a DMV-issued branded title, such as salvage or odometer issues, CARFAX commits to buying back the vehicle at its full purchase price. This assurance is an invaluable resource for consumers seeking confidence when making an investment in a used vehicle, ensuring they can proceed with their purchase without unnecessary worry. Ultimately, CARFAX not only provides access to critical information but also fosters a sense of security in the used car buying process.
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