DeskManager Reviews

For 50 years, CDK has been providing solutions to help dealers run their businesses and build deeper relationships with customers in more than 15,000 retail locations across North America. The CDK Dealership Xperience expands dealers’ business potential through an offering of advanced solution suites designed to integrate seamlessly with our Foundations Suite to accelerate performance. • Foundations Suite: The core of the platform that offers proven, built-in functionality critical to operating all workflows effectively and efficiently across the dealership and delivering an unparalleled customer experience from the ground up • Fixed Operations Suite: The most comprehensive solution in the industry that allows dealers to build customer loyalty, streamline parts and service functionality and maximize income • Modern Retail Suite: Reduces friction points and boosts engagement along with revenue by improving and simplifying the buying transaction that customers now expect • Intelligence Suite: Harnesses the power of data-driven intelligence to boost performance and win customer loyalty through advanced analytics, AI and machine learning

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.