5.0 out of 5 stars
(54 Ratings)
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.
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4.4 out of 5 stars
(275 Ratings)
Most asset tracking tools offer one tagging method. GoCodes bundles four: patented QR code labels, real-time GPS trackers, Bluetooth beacons, and RFID/NFC tags.
Pick what fits each asset and manage everything from one cloud dashboard.
QR labels ship with every account at no extra charge. Stick them on tools, equipment, or inventory and scan with the GoCodes app (4.7 stars, App Store) or any phone browser. Check items in and out in seconds. Your team can be tracking assets within days, not months.
Built for trades and industrial companies. Contractors, school districts, manufacturers, and facilities teams use GoCodes to know exactly what they own, where it sits, and who touched it last.
Log maintenance schedules, service history, warranties, and equipment utilization. Create custom fields, rename defaults, and control access with role-based permissions. Reports generate in seconds.
Free trial available. No credit card, no setup fee, no app download required.
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Zeus Software
Beginning at just $79 per month, Zeus offers Dealer Software designed to enhance vehicle sales efficiency and boost profits. The software encompasses a wide range of features including customer and inventory management, Desking, BHPH, multi-state titling, tax calculations for various states, unlimited forms printing, and customizable reporting, among others. When selling to out-of-state clients, Zeus automatically calculates the necessary taxes and generates all required titling documents for them. Additionally, Zeus integrates seamlessly with QuickBooks and includes the Zeus Bolt mobile application, along with various other integrations. Numerous dealerships across the country have placed their trust in us, relying on our software for its thoroughness, dependability, and user-friendly interface, ensuring they can focus on what really matters—selling vehicles. By choosing Zeus, dealers can streamline their operations and maximize their potential.
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Identifix
3.0 out of 5 stars
(2 Ratings)
Identifix, developed by industry professionals, offers an extensive database of over 3.5 million actual automotive repairs, aiding technicians in swiftly identifying the appropriate solutions for various vehicles, while also linking each repair to OEM Service Manuals, wiring diagrams, and labor guides. This powerful tool supports users by streamlining access to repair information, minimizing the time spent diagnosing mechanical issues, particularly for handicap-modified vehicles, and enhancing overall profitability by lowering labor expenses and improving cash flow from day one. Similarly, Direct-Hit, also crafted by technicians, provides a vast resource of real-world repair solutions, enabling users to efficiently search through more than 3 million automotive repairs, and includes shortcut testing procedures validated by numerous shops and technicians, ensuring reliable and effective outcomes. Both platforms are designed to empower automotive professionals by delivering comprehensive support and resources essential for successful vehicle repairs.
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