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Description
The Manheim platform offers vehicle portfolio owners a straightforward and transparent solution for managing every facet of the vehicle lifecycle. This adaptable platform is modular and boasts advanced data integration features, allowing it to be tailored to the specific requirements of commercial consignors, covering areas such as in-service tracking, pre-termination workflows, vehicle grounding, pricing strategies, remarketing, logistics, and settlement processes. With a range of top-tier, integrated sister companies under the Cox Automotive umbrella, Manheim delivers unparalleled access to the most effective inventory solutions available. Enhanced remarketing decisions, driven by a comprehensive portfolio overview, can lead to smarter optimizations for inventory channels and pricing strategies. By facilitating the sale of returned vehicles to grounding dealers, the platform ensures a quicker remarketing process, which in turn minimizes depreciation and reduces capital costs. Additionally, the system allows for tracking vehicles from their inbound journey right up to their receipt at auction, ensuring a seamless transition throughout the entire process. This comprehensive management capability ultimately supports better decision-making and operational efficiency for vehicle portfolio owners.
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
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
CARFAX
No
Cars.com
No
DriveCentric
No
Experian AutoCheck
No
VINCUE
No
VinSolutions Connect CRM
No
vAuto
No
Integrations
CARFAX
Yes
Cars.com
Yes
DriveCentric
Yes
Experian AutoCheck
Yes
VINCUE
Yes
VinSolutions Connect CRM
Yes
vAuto
Yes
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
$1695 per month
VAN offers three plans. Professional ($1,695/month): self-service private-party sourcing with the core platform, listings from 25+ sources, AI filtering, unlimited custom searches, and a dedicated Acquisition Coach. Accelerate ($2,495/month): adds automated outbound texting, automated follow-up for unresponsive sellers, and third-party lead-source integrations. Managed Buyer ($5,995/month): a done-for-you service with a dedicated full-time buyer who handles sourcing, outreach, and negotiation on the dealership's behalf. All plans get dealers up and running in about four days; pricing also varies by territory.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Manheim
Country
United States
Website
www.mymanheim.com/inventorymanagement/
Vendor Details
Company Name
Vehicle Acquisition Network
Founded
2013
Country
United States
Website
www.buywithvan.com
Product Features
Auto Dealer
Accounting
No
Buy-Here-Pay-Here
No
Collections Management
No
Contact Database
No
Customer Database
No
Document Management
No
F&I Management
No
Financing Management
No
Form Printing
No
Inventory Management
No
Lease Management
No
New Car Dealer
No
New Car Lot
No
Online Inventory
No
Parts Management
No
Sales Management
No
Service Department
No
Used Car Lot
No
Website Integration
No
Inventory Management
Alerts/Notifications
No
Barcoding / RFID
No
Forecasting
No
Inventory Optimization
No
Kitting
No
Manufacturing Inventory Management
No
Mobile Access
No
Multi-Channel Management
No
Product Identification
No
Reorder Management
No
Reporting/Analytics
No
Retail Inventory Management
No
Supplier Management
No
Warehouse Management
No
Product Features
Auto Dealer
Accounting
No
Buy-Here-Pay-Here
No
Collections Management
No
Contact Database
No
Customer Database
No
Document Management
No
F&I Management
No
Financing Management
No
Form Printing
No
Inventory Management
No
Lease Management
No
New Car Dealer
No
New Car Lot
No
Online Inventory
No
Parts Management
No
Sales Management
No
Service Department
No
Used Car Lot
No
Website Integration
No
