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Description

LightYear serves as a customizable, enterprise-grade customer experience DMS (ceDMS) platform designed to align perfectly with the specific operations and reporting needs of your dealership. DealerBuilt’s experienced team of automotive professionals ensures your DMS is installed and hosted effectively while providing account management, technical support, and a range of professional services that keep your system optimized and efficient. Thanks to our vast partner network and an open integration platform that incurs no integration fees, DealerBuilt enables you to seamlessly and securely link LightYear DMS with your chosen best-in-class solution providers, allowing you to make the most of your data. With over 200 partners offering diverse top-tier solutions for retail automotive, DealerBuilt is committed to continually growing our network of collaborations with innovative technology providers, giving you the flexibility to customize your dealer tech stack according to your preferences, whether you need advanced analytics or enhanced customer engagement tools. This adaptability ensures that your dealership remains competitive in an ever-evolving marketplace.

Description

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.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

DriveCentric
CARFAX
DealerVault
Experian AutoCheck
VinSolutions Connect CRM
Xtime
myKaarma
vAuto

Integrations

DriveCentric
CARFAX
DealerVault
Experian AutoCheck
VinSolutions Connect CRM
Xtime
myKaarma
vAuto

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

$1695 per month
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

DealerBuilt

Founded

2008

Country

United States

Website

www.dealerbuilt.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Vehicle Acquisition Network

Founded

2013

Country

United States

Website

www.buywithvan.com

Product Features

Auto Dealer

Accounting
Buy-Here-Pay-Here
Collections Management
Contact Database
Customer Database
Document Management
F&I Management
Financing Management
Form Printing
Inventory Management
Lease Management
New Car Dealer
New Car Lot
Online Inventory
Parts Management
Sales Management
Service Department
Used Car Lot
Website Integration

Product Features

Auto Dealer

Accounting
Buy-Here-Pay-Here
Collections Management
Contact Database
Customer Database
Document Management
F&I Management
Financing Management
Form Printing
Inventory Management
Lease Management
New Car Dealer
New Car Lot
Online Inventory
Parts Management
Sales Management
Service Department
Used Car Lot
Website Integration

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