Both platforms help dealers acquire vehicles from private sellers. The difference is what you get beyond the software. Here is how they compare.
VAN and VETTX both offer technology to help dealerships source vehicles from private sellers. VAN delivers a complete acquisition platform plus dedicated people who do the work for you. VETTX provides software tools for your team to run on their own. The right choice depends on whether you want technology alone or technology backed by a full-service team.
An honest look at what each platform includes.
| Feature | VAN | VETTX |
|---|---|---|
| Acquisition Platform | Full-featured dashboardInventory feed, VDPs, lead management, alerts, reporting | Software tools for self-sourcingDealer-operated sourcing and valuation platform |
| Listing Aggregation | ✓Consolidates consumer listing sites into one feed | ✓Aggregates private-seller listings |
| Managed Buyers | ~50 professional buyers nationwideHandle outreach, appointments, and purchases on your behalf | Not availableNo managed buyer service |
| Acquisition Coaches | Dedicated coach per dealerConfigures your account, trains staff, drives results | Self-service supportTraining resources and support team available |
| Seller Outreach & Negotiation | Done for youCoaches and managed buyers contact sellers and negotiate deals | Automated tools providedYour team manages conversations and follow-up |
| AI & Automation | ✓AI-powered lead scoring, smart alerts, automated outreach | ✓AI-assisted valuation and sourcing |
| Staffing Impact | No additional headcount neededVAN's team does the work for you | Requires dealer staffYour team runs the platform day-to-day |
| Onboarding | White-glove setupDedicated Acquisition Coach from day one | Self-guided onboardingSupport team helps with setup |
| Reporting | ✓ROI tracking with coach-guided optimization | ✓Platform analytics and dashboards |
| Pricing | Transparent monthly subscriptionNo per-car or per-lead fees | Contact for pricingCustom quotes based on market |
| Best For | Dealers who want technology AND hands-on support | Dealers who prefer a DIY software approach |
VAN combines a powerful acquisition platform with the people to run it for you.
A full software suite — inventory dashboard, vehicle detail pages, lead management, smart alerts, and reporting — plus managed services that put the platform to work for you.
Hiring a full-time street buyer costs $50K–$80K+ per year. VAN delivers the same results, often better, at a fraction of the cost with zero HR overhead.
Every VAN dealer gets a dedicated coach who understands your market, configures your account, trains your team, and drives measurable results from day one.
Track every vehicle acquired: cost, recon savings, and gross profit. Transparent reporting and coach-guided optimization mean you always know what your investment returns.
Real feedback from dealerships using VAN every day.
VAN completely changed how we source inventory. The acquisition coach knows our market inside and out, and we are getting better cars with less recon spend.
We tried doing it ourselves with software tools, but follow-through was the bottleneck. Having VAN's team handle outreach and negotiation freed our managers to sell.
Book a quick demo to see how VAN's acquisition platform and managed services can help your dealership source better inventory — without adding headcount.
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