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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AutoRaptor CRM
AutoRaptor stands out as an effective and user-friendly CRM software tailored for independent and BHPH dealers, offering them a combination of reliability and ease of use. This platform enhances the user experience beyond what is typically found in other CRM solutions, enabling independent dealers to spot sales prospects and expand their operations effectively. With features such as robust automation, email marketing, license scanning, insightful reporting, and seamless third-party integrations, AutoRaptor empowers sales teams to concentrate on the most promising leads while boosting overall productivity. Additionally, our exceptional support team serves as a valuable asset, providing dealers with essential assistance that often goes unrecognized. This comprehensive approach ensures that users not only have the tools they need but also the support to maximize their CRM experience.
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ADAM DMS
ADAM Systems provides a comprehensive selection of dealership management systems (DMS) tailored to boost the performance of both franchised and independent automobile and powersports retailers, all while maintaining an attractive price range. Built on a Microsoft® Windows-based architecture, these systems enable dealerships to optimize their operations via a singular, user-friendly portal, thus removing the necessity for cumbersome contracts and specialized hardware. By nurturing strong alliances, ADAM Systems offers exceptional, customized solutions that cater to the distinct practices of each dealership. Dealers enjoy dedicated customer support through the integrated portal, online chat, email, or phone, enabling them to choose their preferred method of communication. Addressing a wide spectrum of functions including payroll, parts inventory, and profitability assessment, ADAM ensures that every operational aspect is managed effectively, allowing dealerships to flourish. In a strategic development, PBS Systems acquired ADAM Systems in October 2021, representing a crucial advancement in their multi-phase growth plan. This merger not only signifies a commitment to enhancing their software offerings but also sets the stage for a new industry benchmark. Together, PBS and ADAM Systems are focused on creating an upgraded software suite that prioritizes automotive DMS, thereby redefining dealership operations in a competitive landscape. The collaboration is anticipated to bring about innovative solutions that will significantly improve operational efficiency and user satisfaction across the board.
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