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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Detrack
Streamline everything from proof of delivery and real-time driver tracking, through to route optimisation and customer updates. Save time, reduce operating costs, and boost productivity with Detrack.
Integrations
Integrate with the best accounting and SMS platforms. From order creation through to proof of delivery, everything works together seamlessly - orders sync automatically, customers get notified instantly and drivers receive jobs in real-time.
Test drive all features for free
It only takes a few minutes to add your drivers, upload or create jobs and start branding your customer comms. Our free trial gives you access to all features for 14 days. We know that there aren’t enough hours in the day and our experts are available 24/5 to help you get set up to achieve your goals faster. You can chat live or book a call back for practical, hands-on support.
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Edmunds
Edmunds Dealer Solutions provides a wide range of digital marketing, inventory management, and sales-boosting tools designed to help automotive dealerships connect with car buyers, generate higher-quality leads, and increase sales by leveraging Edmunds' extensive automotive audience and exclusive data. Dealerships can list their new and used vehicle inventories on the Edmunds marketplace, enabling potential customers to access information about pricing, incentives, and available cars, which in turn boosts the views on vehicle detail pages and directs shoppers to dealer websites or contact forms. The platform also includes messaging and engagement features like CarCode, which consolidates customer communications through web chat, SMS, and Facebook Messenger into a single user-friendly interface, helping sales teams to effectively engage with consumers who are ready to buy. Furthermore, Edmunds supports dealers’ merchandising and advertising strategies by showcasing inventory on widely-used platforms such as Facebook Marketplace and various social media sites, utilizing targeted marketing campaigns to enhance visibility. This comprehensive strategy not only attracts more traffic but also fosters improved relationships between dealers and potential customers, ultimately creating a more dynamic automotive marketplace. Overall, by integrating these tools, dealerships can significantly elevate their sales performance and customer engagement.
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AutoAp
Ensure your peace of mind regarding vehicle recalls by leveraging the top provider of accurate, swift, and comprehensive safety recall management software available. Safety recalls have affected nearly every car brand and a significant portion of vehicles at some time. When selling cars that are later involved in incidents due to unresolved recalls, your exposure to liability increases significantly. If your dealership becomes embroiled in litigation related to recalls, it could lead to substantial financial repercussions and harm to your establishment's reputation. Neglecting to adopt a safety recall management system and failing to put in place the essential procedures and tools for ongoing recall oversight could jeopardize your franchise's stability. By keeping track of open safety recalls for trade-ins, dealer exchanges, and auction purchases, you not only save costs but also enhance profitability. Furthermore, you can avoid potential disputes with customers who might discover from third parties that the vehicle they acquired from you has an existing recall shortly after their purchase. It's crucial to accurately document and communicate the status of any recalls at the time of sale to build customer trust and satisfaction. Taking a proactive stance on recall management not only protects your business interests but also plays a vital role in promoting safer driving for everyone involved. Ultimately, implementing these strategies fosters a more responsible dealership and helps maintain a positive relationship with your clientele.
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