Hassan Ilyas
Founder & CEO, Vehicquire
Vehicquire Presents
The Vehicle Acquisition
Conference 2026
May 15-16, 2026
Orange County, CA
The only conference dedicated exclusively to Private-Party Vehicle Acquisition.
Two days. Industry leaders. Elite dealers. Hand-picked vendors.
This is where the next three years of dealership growth begins.
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Immersive Event
The Experience
Where the top 1% meet, network, and close deals that change the game.
Premium Showcases
Strategic Sessions
Elite Inventory
Latest Models
High-Performance
Luxury Brands
VIP Events
Orange County
Orange County
Orange County
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Orange County
Why Attend
Why Attend VAC 2026
Private-party acquisition has become the number one competitive edge for high-volume dealerships. This event gives you everything you need to master it — in one weekend.
Only National PP Event
The only national event focused entirely on private-party acquisition
50–300 Cars/Month Systems
Learn the systems dealers are using to buy 50–300 cars/month
Lead Gen Mastery
Master lead gen, paid ads, content strategy, and brand building
Automations & AI
Build workflows, automations, CRMs, and AI systems
Backend Operations
Learn valuation, appraisals, offers, and negotiations
Elite Networking
Network with top buyers, operators, and industry leaders
Plus You'll Get:
Exclusive access to hand-selected vendors serving your niche
Thousands of dollars in giveaways, swag, and software credits
Hands-on workshops and implementation sessions
Real case studies from the country's best operators
If you're serious about dominating PP acquisition, this is the event of the year.
No fluff. No generic retail panels. Real tactics. Real operators. Real dealmakers.
What Makes Us Different
Dealer conferences are usually designed for retail.
This one is not.
This is 100% designed for the buyer side — the dealers, operators, and acquisition teams who want to grow profitably, beat the market, and add another 50–100 cars per month without burning budget.
This is the first conference built for the people doing the real work.
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Vendor-to-Dealer Ratio
One vendor for every twenty dealers — highest quality in the industry
Hand-Selected Vendors
Vendors must be PP-focused and approved. Limited sponsorship spaces.
Actionable Content
All content tailored to acquisition workflows. Not theory — action.
Built by Practitioners
Built by people who actually buy cars every day
Headline Speaker
Mystery Guest
Revealed Soon
The #1 social media powerhouse who flipped the automotive acquisition industry on its head. He's built a reputation for transforming how dealers think about private-party sourcing through cutting-edge digital strategies and unmatched market insights.
As a pioneer in dealer acquisition marketing, he doesn't just talk about results—he delivers them. His frameworks have helped hundreds of dealers scale from 20 to 200+ cars per month using systems that actually work.
This isn't your average keynote. Stay tuned for the reveal!
Meet the Experts
Industry Leaders
The heavy hitters sharing their secrets to dominating vehicle acquisition.
Ali Qureshi
Founder, Car Trackers
Ben Ripstein
Founder, Cash Now Auto
+ More industry leaders to be announced soon
Not Your Typical Dealer Event
Why Dealers Should Be Here
This isn't another trade show. It's not NADA. It's 10x better. The atmosphere is sharper, more fun, more hands-on, and built specifically for the part of the industry that actually moves the needle: private-party acquisition.
Meet Your Next Wholesale Partner
Connect with dealers who want to hand-sell you cars and find the wholesale relationships that will feed your lot for years.
Meet the People You Follow
Finally talk face-to-face with the creators and operators you follow on social media. Build real relationships with people actually doing the work.
Hire Your Next Remote Buyer
See how top operators structure their remote buyer teams, how they negotiate, how they qualify sellers, and how they scale without chaos.
Find the Missing Tool
Discover tools your system is missing, operational frameworks you can plug in tomorrow, and marketing strategies that can double your acquisitions.
Every Private-Party Pain Point Gets Addressed
Bad appointment rates
Burned buyers
Inconsistent offers
Low answer rates
Messy workflows
Expensive CAC
Weak brand trust
Team burnout
The room is intentionally curated so every conversation has value. Learn from practitioners, not theorists. Dealers leave with clarity, momentum, and a real plan.
If you buy cars from the public, this is your event.
Hands-On Sessions
Workshops That Build Your Business
These aren't lectures. These are working sessions where you roll up your sleeves and fix the bottlenecks inside your acquisition operation right there in the room.
Real Problems
Built around actual dealership challenges with actionable solutions—no fluff, no theory.
Personalized Guidance
Get direct help from operators who have built high-volume acquisition systems themselves.
Leave With Assets
Completed scripts, workflows, and real improvements you can deploy the moment you get home.
What You'll Work On
Map your private-party funnel
Diagnose where deals are leaking
Refine scripts & offer logic
Tighten outbound messaging
Redesign landing pages
Rethink PPC targeting
Build hiring frameworks
Set up KPI tracking
Scale buyer teams
The goal is simple: real work, real clarity, and real upgrades to the parts of your business that drive private-party acquisition volume.
This is where dealers make the breakthroughs that change their month, their quarter, and their entire operation.
Agenda Overview
Two Days of Pure Acquisition
May 15-16, 2026
Orange County, California
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Day 1 — Friday, May 15
Front-End Acquisition: Leads, Media, and First Touch
Morning Session
- • Registration and breakfast
- • Opening keynote
- • The state of private-party acquisition in 2026
- • The new playbook for acquisition brand building
- • How dealers are generating 100–1,000 PP leads/month
- • Mastering short-form video for acquisition
- • High-performing Meta and Google PP campaigns
- • Live content creation session
- • Workshop: Build your 2026 acquisition funnel
- • Panel: Head buyers discuss what's working
Afternoon Session
- • Lunch
- • Workshop: Scaling inbound PP lead flow
- • Optimize landing pages for conversion
- • AI and automation on the first touch
- • Hire, train, and manage your BDC for PP
- • Content breakout rooms with creators
- • Day 1 wrap-up keynote
- ★ VIP dinner + speaker meet-and-greet
- • Optional networking
VIP ONLY • Friday, May 15 Evening
Private VIP Dinner Experience
Exclusive evening with top speakers and operators. This is where the real connections happen.
Private VIP dinner
Meet and greet with speakers
Priority seating
Concierge support
On-site massage therapy
Optional IV drip station
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Day 2 — Saturday, May 16
Backend Acquisition: Appraisals, Operations, Offers, and Scale
Morning Session
- • Breakfast
- • Opening: The economics of profitable PP acquisition
- • How to tighten appraisal workflows
- • Using data, valuations, and AI for better offers
- • Negotiation frameworks that actually close
- • How top buyers run their daily buying cycle
- • Workshop: Build your PP operating system
- • Case studies from 50–300 car/month operators
Afternoon Session
- • Lunch
- • Creating your dealership's acquisition culture
- • Scaling from 20 to 100+ cars per month
- • Financial modeling and profit centers
- • CRM and pipeline optimization
- • Dealer-to-dealer acquisition opportunities
- • Vendor demos (by invite only)
- • Closing keynote
Sponsors
Hand-Selected Partners
Sponsorships will be announced soon. We are hand-selecting a small group of vendors who directly impact the private-party acquisition process.
Coming Soon
The Highest Quality Sponsorship Model
1 vendor for every 20 dealers
Vendors must be PP-focused
Limited sponsorship spaces
Proven to support dealer operations
Only products and services proven to support dealership buying operations will be accepted.
Apply to Sponsor
Who Should Attend
Is This For You?
This event is only for dealer owners, buyers, and marketing leaders directly involved in vehicle acquisition.
If your team is responsible for buying cars from private sellers, scaling your inventory, or dominating PPC/Facebook leads — this is for you.
Apply to AttendPerfect For:
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Dealer Owners
Looking to scale acquisition operations
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Vehicle Buyers
Responsible for sourcing private-party inventory
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Marketing Leaders
Running PPC, Facebook, and lead gen campaigns
Ticket Options
Secure Your Seat
May 15-16, 2026 • Orange County, CA
Join 200 serious operators for two days of pure acquisition strategy and execution.
🎉 Early Bird Special:
$300 OFF all tickets
(Limited time)
General Admission
Full conference access for serious dealers.
$1,197
$897
/ticket
Save $300 with Early Bird
- Access to both full days
- Breakfast and lunch both days
- Swag bag
- All keynotes and workshops
- Networking opportunities
- Thousands in giveaways
ONLY 20 SPOTS
VIP Experience
The ultimate conference experience with exclusive access.
VIP Requirement
Only for dealers purchasing 50+ cars/month off the street. Subject to verification. If not qualified, you'll receive General Admission or a full refund.
$1,797
$1,497
/ticket
Save $300 with Early Bird
- Everything in General Admission
- Private VIP dinner experience
- Meet and greet with speakers
- Priority seating
- Concierge support
- On-site massage therapy
- Optional IV drip station
- Exclusive VIP swag
Secure Checkout
100% Tax Deductible
Instant Confirmation
Giveaways
Thousands in Prizes
All attendees are automatically entered. We're giving away thousands of dollars worth of tools and resources.
Tech & Gear
Production equipment and software
CRM Credits
Software credits and subscriptions
AI Tools
Access to cutting-edge AI solutions
Vendor Bonuses
Exclusive deals from sponsors
Production Gear
Content creation equipment
Premium Swag
High-quality merch and gear
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the event?
The event will be held in Orange County, California. Final venue announcement coming soon.
Who is this event for?
Dealers, operators, buyers, BDC teams, marketers, and anyone serious about private-party acquisition.
Who qualifies for VIP?
VIP tickets are exclusively for dealers purchasing 50+ cars per month off the street. This will be verified. If you don't qualify, you'll receive a General Admission ticket or a full refund—your choice.
Can I bring multiple team members?
Yes, but seating is limited. Early purchase is recommended for larger teams.
Is this focused on retail or acquisition?
100% acquisition. No retail fluff. This event is built entirely for the buyer side.
Will this be recorded?
Certain sessions may be recorded, but the full experience requires attending in person.
Are there hotel blocks?
Yes! We'll announce exclusive group rates once hotel details are finalized.
Can vendors attend?
Only by application. Vendors must be PP-focused and approved.
Secure Your Seat at VAC 2026
May 15-16, 2026 • Orange County, CA
Join 200 serious operators for two days of pure acquisition strategy and execution.
General Admission
$1,197
$897
VIP Experience
$1,797
$1,497
50+ cars/month required
🎉 Early Bird: $300 OFF
(Limited time)
* VIP is for dealers buying 50+ cars/month off the street. Subject to verification.
Have questions? Check our FAQ or Request Info