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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4.8 out of 5 stars
(80 Ratings)
Kukui's comprehensive success platform stands as a robust integrated marketing software tailored for automotive businesses, empowering them to enhance their brand and reach new levels of achievement. With features that facilitate conversion rate optimization and point-of-sale integration, Kukui also offers essential tools for email marketing, customer retention, and revenue analytics, making it an indispensable resource for growth. By leveraging these capabilities, businesses can refine their marketing strategies and better connect with their audience.
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Shop4D
Repair shops that adopt Shop4D can significantly boost their billed hours per vehicle, leading to increased sales and profits without the necessity of hiring more staff. By implementing Shop4D, the efficiency of every stage in the production process is enhanced, allowing your business to thrive without needing additional personnel or equipment investments. The RPM ToolKit, a feature of Shop4D, offers real-time insights and enables you to manage your operations remotely, ensuring constant oversight. Both single-location and multi-location shops benefit from immediate access to vital KPIs, analytics, and specialized tools that condense management tasks into just a few minutes each day. Opt for Shop4D instead of traditional checklists, as it stands out as the groundbreaking software that integrates all facets of the workflow pipeline, providing a holistic approach to shop management. This cutting-edge solution not only boosts operational efficiency but also equips shop owners with the tools needed to make informed and timely decisions effortlessly. Ultimately, embracing Shop4D could revolutionize how your shop operates and strategizes for the future.
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ShopController
5.0 out of 5 stars
(1 Rating)
Automotive Repair Facilities -
Focus on expanding your auto repair business instead of getting bogged down with inventory and financial tasks. With advanced job tracking and workflow capabilities, managing service writers and mechanics becomes a seamless process.
Heavy-Duty Vehicle Maintenance
Shop Controller serves as the ideal solution for handling maintenance needs for heavy-duty vehicles.
Fleet Maintenance Oversight -
ShopController enables efficient management and monitoring of your fleet vehicles, whether they belong to your business or your clients.
Established in 1992, ShopController provides comprehensive tools for inventory oversight, scheduling of mechanic activities, workflow management, and equipment upkeep. The company boasts a proven history of effectively managing multiple sites and franchises. Don't miss out on the opportunity to request a complimentary online demonstration to see how it can benefit your operations.
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