Never Go To The Auction Again.
VAN (Vehicle Acquisition Network) is private-party vehicle acquisition software that helps franchise and independent dealers buy used cars directly from consumers instead of at auction. VAN scans 25+ online marketplaces, flags vehicles that match your buying criteria, and gives your team built-in texting, calling, and deal tracking to work every seller, backed by a dedicated Acquisition Coach™. Dealers have used VAN to build and scale buy centers since 2013.
The Path To Purchasing™ Starts Here.
Scale Your Buy Center Strategies.
VAN scans 25+ online marketplaces, surfaces the private-party cars that fit your criteria, and gives your buyers one place to text sellers, track conversations, and close deals. No tab-switching, no spreadsheets, no missed listings.
David Long, Former GM of Hansel Auto Group, on VAN
"The VAN strategy earned us an additional $4,000,000 in gross on cars we would have never found, from people we probably would have never met, that turned 4 days faster than our average acquisition."
Vehicle Acquisition Network opens the door to the vehicles you’re currently missing.
Our technology pulls top-quality consumer cars from a wide net of online marketplaces and connects you directly with the seller. Dealers using VAN average a 31-day turn and $3,525 gross per vehicle, versus 43 days and $1,050 buying at auction.
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Buy From The Street. Better.
Vehicle Acquisition Network provides access to a wide range of consumer vehicles not currently in your stock. Our technology finds high-quality cars and connects you directly with the seller. Supported by our expert team, our private vehicle acquisition software helps you grow your brand, expand market share, and build long-term relationships at a lower cost.
AI & Process Automation
- Sends the first text to sellers automatically, so your buyers start every morning with live conversations.
- Initiates strategic text-based communications with sellers.
- Trained AI models filter scam and dealer listings out of your results automatically.
In-App Messaging
- Text and call sellers without leaving the vehicle record.
- Direct interaction with private sellers through text messaging & click-to-call.
- Conversations are organized within each vehicle listing for effective follow-ups
Relationship Management
- VAN manages relationships with private sellers & tracks all interactions, keeping the acquisition process on track.
- Identifies private seller vehicles matching dealership criteria.
- Provides customizable reporting for insights into the acquisition process.
Market Scanning
- Continuously monitors the market area.
- Identifies private seller vehicles matching dealership criteria and filters out irrelevant listings.
- Offers selections based on customizable factors (make, model, mileage).
Work Deals in One Screen
- Listing, seller texts, call notes, price history, and appraisal live on one record.
- Buyers work the whole deal without switching tabs or tools.
See How Archibald's Doubled Retail Sales.
Archibald's doubled retail sales from 60 to 120 a month with a two-person buy center, buying 70+ cars a month from private sellers. This case study breaks down exactly how they did it.
Key Takeaways
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Less routine – more creativity
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Hundreds of thousands saved
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Scale budgets efficiently
See What Our Dealer Clients Say About Us.
We’ve scaled our buy center from ~40 cars/month with just two buyers to a peak of 112 in August… VAN isn’t just a tool—it’s a competitive advantage.
VAN has been a wonderful tool for acquisition across our stores. It has made buying private party vehicles much easier!
Working with VAN for about a six months have been great!… The system is very easy to learn and understand.
Emily and the team over at VAN have really helped this new position at my dealership really take off. It’s an awesome platform for us acquisition specialists/managers.
We’ve had a great experience with VAN from the start… The platform is well-built, intuitive, and has been a valuable addition to our acquisition department.
Shout out to the team at VAN including Christian, Emily and Tyler who support our dealerships each month with securing additional used vehicle inventory! You are an essential part of our success with growing our used vehicle operations.
Easily the best acquisition company to work with. Navigating the software is a breeze and has helped our business tremendously.
VAN has significantly enhanced our capacity to augment our fleet monthly, thanks to the unparalleled support from our Acquisition Coach™.
Their expertise and dedication have been pivotal to our success.
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