Vehicle Acquisition Network (VAN) is a fresh alternative to acquiring pre-owned inventory. Stocking used vehicle inventory has never been more challenging than it is today. Auction prices are rising, reconditioning costs are high and inventory time-to-market creates many pressures on used car managers to maintain a profitable department. VAN aides used car managers/buyers in finding private party listings, viewing relative wholesale values then quickly and easily contacting several sellers in just moments. Why not acquire these vehicles directly from the seller and avoid transportation costs and auction fees? VAN is an innovative tool to aide dealers in acquiring private party vehicles in their local market.