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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CDK Global
CDK provides a unified, SOC 2-compliant dealership software solutions designed to simplify dealership operations, improve profitability and create a better customer experience across every department. Instead of relying on disconnected tools for Sales, Service, Inventory and Accounting, CDK brings everything together in one place through the CDK Dealership Xperience Platform.
CDK offers six connected suites inside the Dealership Xperience Platform, each one solving for a specific area of dealership operations:
• Foundations Suite: Ideal for enterprise and multistore dealers, this suite delivers advanced Accounting, DMS functionality, centralized management and CDK SimplePay for smooth deal workflows.
• Fundamentals Suite: Created for independent dealerships and smaller franchise operations, the Fundamentals Suite offers streamlined core tools with the same data connectivity as the Foundations Suite.
• Vehicle Inventory Suite: Uses AI and real-time market insights to help dealers source, price and manage inventory more effectively and profitably.
• Modern Retail Suite: Combines CRM, Digital Retailing and F&I workflows so customers can start buying online and complete the process in the dealership without rework.
• Fixed Operations Suite: Supports Service and Parts departments with communication tools like video and texting, accurate estimates and to-the-penny Service pricing.
• Intelligence Suite: Brings advanced analytics, forecasting and performance visibility across departments so decision-making is faster and more data-driven.
Dealers choose CDK for its ability to connect once-separate systems, support day-to-day operations, and provide measurable improvements in efficiency, profitability and customer satisfaction.
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automobil
Automobil is an advanced AI-powered workforce platform designed to transform how car dealerships manage operations and customer interactions. It deploys AI “employees” that handle repetitive and time-consuming tasks such as lead response, follow-ups, appointment scheduling, and customer communication. These AI agents operate 24/7, ensuring that no opportunity is missed, even outside business hours. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing CRM and DMS systems, providing a unified view of customer data and dealership activity. Automobil supports key dealership functions, including new and pre-owned vehicle sales, finance and lease renewals, and service-to-sales conversions. Its automation capabilities help dealerships maintain consistent execution without relying on manual processes or human memory. By handling routine tasks, the platform allows human staff to focus on high-value activities like building relationships and closing deals. Automobil is fully customizable, enabling dealerships to tailor messaging, workflows, and processes to match their unique brand identity. It also improves efficiency by reducing administrative workload and eliminating operational bottlenecks. The platform helps increase conversion rates by ensuring timely and consistent communication with customers. With AI and human teams working together, dealerships can achieve better results with less effort. Overall, Automobil empowers dealerships to scale operations, improve performance, and deliver a more seamless customer experience.
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BDC.AI
BDC.AI is an innovative platform leveraging artificial intelligence to function as a Business Development Center tailored explicitly for automotive dealerships, streamlining lead engagement through multiple channels such as phone calls, text messages, and emails. This powerful tool facilitates immediate responses to incoming inquiries, manages follow-ups, schedules appointments, and transfers qualified leads to live personnel within seconds. The virtual agents can be fully customized to align with the dealership's unique tone, branding, and operational protocols. Additionally, the platform seamlessly integrates with over 20 CRM and DMS systems, providing a comprehensive omnichannel experience that encompasses SMS, email, chat, and social media, while also accommodating multilingual communication in over ten languages. Operating continuously throughout the year, BDC.AI ensures that no lead is overlooked, boasting an impressive average response time of approximately two seconds and offering self-service options for customers to arrange or modify their engagements. Furthermore, the platform prioritizes enterprise-level security with SOC 2 compliance and delivers in-depth analytics that track individual salesperson performance, along with end-of-day reporting to facilitate show and sale monitoring. As a result, BDC.AI not only enhances customer interactions but also optimizes overall dealership efficiency and effectiveness.
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