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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Cartell.ie
Cartell.ie serves as a detailed online resource for vehicle history checks, designed to help buyers and sellers make informed decisions when dealing with used cars. This platform provides instant access to crucial information on issues like write-offs, mileage discrepancies, tax history, NCT records, and any existing finance obligations for vehicles from Ireland and the UK, leveraging extensive data from trusted sources including the National Mileage Register (NMR) and various financial institutions. The reports encompass vital aspects of the vehicle's background, including its identity, import history, ownership changes, previous sale timelines, emission ratings, fuel efficiency, performance metrics, equipment summaries, warranty status, and technical specifications, all aimed at mitigating the risks associated with cloned or stolen vehicles. Furthermore, Cartell enhances its offerings with sophisticated tools such as insights into the total cost of ownership and professional vehicle valuations via the esteemed Cartell Price Guide, which is regularly referenced by automotive professionals and insurers. By providing such a comprehensive range of information, Cartell.ie empowers users to confidently traverse the intricacies of the used car market, ensuring they can make decisions with both knowledge and peace of mind. In this way, the platform not only facilitates transactions but also promotes transparency in the automotive industry.
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