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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CrankWheel
CrankWheel offers the ability to share your screen during a call, making it simple to create captivating presentations. By sending a link through email or SMS, viewers can access the presentation in any browser on any device. Designed with user-friendliness in mind, CrankWheel is an excellent tool for connecting with customers and facilitating business transactions. The platform is particularly beneficial for professionals such as insurance agents, mortgage advisors, solar consultants, educators, and customer support representatives.
Moreover, integration with websites is straightforward, enabling users to implement a Demo button for instant notifications about viewer engagement. You can even track whether your audience is focused on your content. Our Chrome Extension has empowered more than 50,000 users to effortlessly share their screens with potential clients, regardless of their technical knowledge or the devices they are using. Notably, CrankWheel is compatible with older browsers and less common devices, functioning well even in conditions of poor network connectivity. It seamlessly operates on various platforms, including Mac, Android, iOS, Blackberries, Internet Explorer, and more, ensuring widespread accessibility for users everywhere.
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Octane Lending
Speed up your sales process and finalize transactions with greater efficiency using Octane’s comprehensive digital financing solution. You can easily submit credit applications to a diverse array of lenders, which cater to various borrower categories, including prime, near-prime, and sub-prime, through our vast network. Our automated credit decision-making system enables you to quickly customize the perfect deal for your clients. Our committed team of experts is available to help you finalize deals promptly and seamlessly, reducing any potential anxiety. With just a single credit application, you can obtain an instant decision, allowing you to kick off the closing process in just a few minutes. Leverage our flexible platform to negotiate terms by adjusting down payments, adding accessories, and incorporating back-end features, all while tailoring the agreement to meet your client's specific requirements. The verification is straightforward, and contracts are automatically prepared for online signatures, ensuring a hassle-free experience. Before long, your customer can drive away in their ideal vehicle, filled with joy and satisfaction. This efficient approach not only boosts your productivity but also fosters deeper connections with your clients, ultimately leading to increased loyalty and repeat business. By integrating these practices, you can transform your sales process into a robust and client-centered experience.
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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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