Compare DealerSoft vs. Vehicle Acquisition Network (VAN) in 2025

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No need for installation or setup fees, and no extra payments are necessary with our comprehensive Management System (DMS). It offers features such as inventory control, sales statistics, and effective repair shop management. Additionally, the system simplifies tax return calculations and employee management while providing monthly financial analytics through an analytical dashboard. You can manage multiple locations with a single account, facilitating team management and lead tracking. The system also includes printable sales forms, dealer marketing tools, and premium website options. Users can control access across wholesale, cash, retail, and BHPH transactions while benefiting from seamless inventory management. Adding vehicles is straightforward with an advanced VIN decoder, and real-time editing allows you to update vehicle data and expenses effortlessly. The platform provides REAL-TIME calculations that reflect each car's actual profit, taking into account repair costs, parts, labor, transportation, and age tracking. Our solution encompasses the entire process from purchase to sale, including vehicle marketing with managed auto-posting to popular platforms, and allows for easy transfer of vehicles between different locations. This all-in-one system is designed to streamline operations and enhance efficiency for your automotive business.

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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.