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VAN pricing starts at $1,695 per month for the Professional plan. Accelerate is $2,495 per month, and the done-for-you Managed Buyer service is $5,995 per month. Pricing varies by territory, and Canadian dealers are billed in CAD. See our pricing page for full plan details.
KBB ICO provides dealers with leads from people who have submitted their car's details to the KBB website. This is considered a "passive" acquisition strategy and these leads go to multiple dealers and the sellers expect to be contacted by those dealers. VAN is an "active" acquisition strategy and reaches cars for sale by people who would not have otherwise considered selling to a dealer. VAN integrates with KBB ICO, so dealers can run both together, pairing those inbound KBB leads with VAN's active outreach to cover the full private-party market.
VAN and VETTX are both private-party acquisition platforms. Both aggregate consumer listings, surface seller contact information, and give dealers the tools to reach out and buy directly from the public. VETTX is a capable, well-regarded option, and for many dealers the decision comes down to fit rather than one being better than the other.
Where VAN tends to stand out:
- VAN gives dealers access to more listings than any other tool, so your team sees more available cars.
- VAN offers an optional Managed Buyer service, where VAN's own trained buyers handle outreach, appointments, and purchases for you, not just software.
- Every dealer gets a dedicated Acquisition Coach and a structured onboarding path.
- Transparent monthly pricing with flexible, dealer-friendly terms.
If you want self-serve software for an in-house buying team, VETTX is a strong fit. If you want the most listings plus the option to have VAN do the buying for you, that's where VAN fits best.
Yes. VAN and VINCUE are now partners. VAN's private-party inventory feed is integrated directly into VINCUE's Buy Center Pro through VAN Mode, so dealers who use VINCUE can pull VAN's marketplace listings inside the platform they already work in every day. The sync runs both directions: VAN acquisition targets appear inside VINCUE, and VINCUE appraisal insights flow back into VAN. VINCUE also applies your full buy plan, including recon, pack, expenses, and projected profit, to every VAN vehicle the moment it surfaces. Together, VAN and VINCUE give dealers a complete acquisition-to-merchandising workflow.
Yes. VAN (Vehicle Acquisition Network) integrates with vAuto. From any private-party listing in VAN, you can instantly send the vehicle to vAuto for appraisal and market pricing, and the vAuto integration is included in every VAN package.
VAN integrates with most CRM systems, KBB ICO, Automotive Mastermind, Roadster, and vAuto. VAN makes your existing process trackable, efficient, and scalable allowing your team to buy more cars. See everything VAN connects with on our integrations page.
Staffing needs are highly dependent on your goals. We work with dealers that have a fully staffed dedicated buying team, dealers that have sales people buying cars on the side, and every staffing level in-between. Understanding your goals is the first step in understanding your staffing needs.
Our dealers on Professional and Accelerate plans are matched with dedicated Acquisition Coaches who provide ongoing technical support, coaching, and performance management for your team. Your coach's entire role is to make sure you are successful with VAN.
Yes, we do offer accounts for motorcycles and RVs. At this time we do not offer power sports, boats, or any items outside of autos, motorcycles, and RVs.
VAN is vehicle acquisition software for franchise and independent dealers. It scans online marketplaces for private-seller cars that fit your buy box, then helps your team reach the owner and close the buy, so you build used inventory with less auction dependence and a lower cost per car. VAN connects with the tools you already run, from VINCUE to your CRM. See everything on our integrations page.
Vehicle acquisition is how a dealership sources used inventory by buying cars directly from private sellers instead of at auction. It covers finding the cars, appraising them, and closing the purchase with the owner. This private-party approach is the core of a modern acquisition strategy, and it is what VAN turns into a repeatable process with its vehicle acquisition software.
David Long tells us why he loves 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."
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.
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