Vehicle Acquisition Network (VAN)
Vehicle Acquisition Network (VAN) is an automotive software platform built to help car dealerships acquire high-quality used vehicles directly from private sellers—without relying on auctions. As wholesale prices rise and vehicle availability tightens, VAN empowers dealers with tools to source inventory faster, more profitably, and with greater control.
VAN aggregates local FSBO (for-sale-by-owner) listings, applies real-time market data to assess profitability, and automates communication with sellers at scale. Buyers can manage leads, track seller conversations, and streamline acquisition workflows through an intuitive CRM-style dashboard designed specifically for dealership teams.
For dealers who don’t have dedicated acquisition staff, VAN offers a Managed Buyer program, pairing stores with expert buyers who actively source, engage, and negotiate with private sellers on their behalf—saving time and boosting acquisition volume without internal hiring.
VAN is trusted by hundreds of dealerships across North America—from independent rooftops to franchise groups—looking to beat Carvana and CarMax at their own game. It's the smarter way to buy cars.
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Kechie
Kechie is an integrated Enterprise Resource Planning Software that can be used as a Software as a Service (SaaS). It simplifies the user experience while offering the most recent in cloud technology. Kechie can be easily configured to meet the growing needs of your business. The robust engine provides real-time visibility and tracking of all transactions from CRM, Sales, Inventory Management, WMS, Logistics, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Finance. This will help streamline your operations and ultimately increase profitability. It is easy to use and doesn't cost a lot. You can purchase it in separate packages, such as inventory, warehouse management, manufacturing, finance, or an ERP system that includes all of these tools. Let us show how to manage your business more efficiently and effectively.
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Edmunds
Edmunds Dealer Solutions offers a comprehensive array of digital marketing, inventory management, and sales-enhancement tools aimed at empowering automotive dealerships to engage with car buyers, produce superior leads, and boost sales by utilizing Edmunds' vast automotive audience and proprietary data. Dealerships can showcase their new and used vehicle inventory on the Edmunds marketplace, allowing potential buyers to view pricing, incentives, and available vehicles, which in turn enhances vehicle detail page views and guides shoppers to dealer websites or contact forms. The platform features messaging and engagement tools, such as CarCode, which unify customer interactions through web chat, SMS, and Facebook Messenger into a single interface, enabling sales teams to effectively reach consumers who are ready to make a purchase. Additionally, Edmunds enhances merchandising and advertising efforts by promoting inventory on popular platforms like Facebook Marketplace and various social media channels, leveraging targeted marketing campaigns to maximize visibility. This multifaceted approach not only drives traffic but also cultivates stronger relationships between dealers and prospective buyers.
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Cars.com
Cars.com stands out as a prominent digital automotive marketplace, facilitating connections between car buyers and sellers throughout the United States by compiling millions of listings for new, used, and certified pre-owned vehicles from both dealerships and individual sellers into a unified, searchable interface. Users have the ability to efficiently search and narrow down their options based on criteria such as make, model, price, mileage, location, and fuel type, while also being able to compare vehicles side-by-side, examine in-depth specifications, view images, read dealer reviews, and access pricing insights, ultimately allowing them to directly reach out to sellers to proceed with their transactions. Furthermore, Cars.com offers a range of research tools, expert editorial articles, market pricing information, price alerts, and up-to-date valuations, featuring unique capabilities like "Your Garage," which enables vehicle owners to monitor their car's value over time to aid in making informed trade-in and purchasing choices. In addition, sellers benefit from a variety of listing tools that help present their vehicles with appealing photos and thorough descriptions to draw in prospective buyers, complemented by optional premium features designed to boost visibility and enhance marketing efforts. The platform's comprehensive approach not only enhances the buying and selling experience but also empowers users with the information they need to make confident automotive decisions.
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