Vehicle Acquisition Network Blog
How to Approach Private Vehicle Sellers
The digital age is continuously reshaping the landscape of private vehicle acquisition. Rather than abandoning traditional acquisition techniques, it's crucial to embrace technology and leverage the...
Should Dealers Be Worried About Carvana?
Carvana has proven to be an undeniable force in the used car market, and yes, dealers should be worried. This automotive brand has changed public perception about how used cars are bought and sold,...
How to Support Your Dealership Staff
The best automotive strategies and tools don’t mean much if you don’t have a solid staff behind them. Supporting your dealership team in professional development and personal satisfaction can...
What are the Best Strategies for Acquiring Vehicles?
Buying private party vehicles has become a pivotal part of boosting used-car profits for many dealerships, though building a strong strategy can take a lot of trial and error. The Vehicle Acquisition...
How to Use Facebook to Buy Private Party Vehicles
Facebook Marketplace offers dealers a lot of opportunities to buy private party vehicles. As the largest social network, users rely on this platform for its familiarity and ease of use, but how can...
Make the Highest Possible Profit from Private Party Acquisitions
Garry Clift, owner of Clift Buick/GMC in Adrian, MI, offers some helpful tips about profitability when it comes to legitimate vehicle acquisitions. Clift has over 40 years of experience owning...
What Qualities Make Vehicle Acquisition Specialists Successful?
How do you find the right vehicle acquisition specialist at your dealership? Is there a formula? How do you know if he or she will move the numbers?
For Garry Clift, owner of Clift Buick GMC in...
How to Maximize Your Profits: Advice from an Acquisition Specialist
How much profit a dealership can or does make on a vehicle depends mostly on the methods used for acquisition, whether it be through auction, trade, or private individual. This is according to...
Fond Memories Over the Years from Attending Dealer Auctions
The new video series, 'The Auction' which sheds a humorous light on dealers at the auto auction is basically the brainchild of VAN Co-Founder Bill Anderson, who also plays ‘Frank’ in the series.