John Vance Auto Group

What John Vance Auto Group does

John Vance Auto Group is a privately held, family-owned franchised automotive dealership group headquartered in Guthrie, Oklahoma, operating 11 dealership locations across Guthrie, Miami, Woodward, and Oklahoma City. The group's core business is the retail sale of new and pre-owned vehicles across domestic OEM franchises — Ford, Lincoln, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and Wagoneer — supported by factory-certified service and parts operations.

The company has built a vertically integrated ecosystem around vehicle ownership: Vance Fleet Services handles commercial and government fleet procurement with direct factory ordering; Vance Upfitters (established 2012) provides vehicle modifications and accessories for Oklahoma state agencies; Newby Vance Mobility sells wheelchair accessible vans with free consultations across Guthrie and two Oklahoma City locations; Vance Body Shop operates collision repair; and Vance Insurance Group LLC distributes auto, home, and life insurance. Service delivery is augmented by Mobile Service Vans that dispatch to customer locations for routine maintenance and diagnostics.

Commercial mechanics rely on a sales-led go-to-market through physical rooftops and an online storefront with inventory search, credit applications, and quote capture. Pricing is per-vehicle with a uniform $499 documentation fee; example lease offers span roughly $278/month (Jeep Wrangler Sport) to $1,247/month (GMC Sierra 2500HD AT4X), with finance rates from 0.0% to 6.49% APR. Service-side promotions include 10% discounts for targeted demographics (Ladies on Tuesdays, Military/First Responders on Wednesdays, Seniors 55+ on Fridays), capped at $400. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, external investors, or M&A activity.

Name

John Vance Auto Group

Legal name

John Vance Auto Group

Website

https://vanceautogroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

John Vance Auto Group is a family-owned franchised automotive dealership group operating 11 locations across Oklahoma, selling domestic-brand vehicles and providing integrated service, fleet, upfitting, mobility, collision, and insurance services to retail, commercial, and government customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Dealership Services

NAICS

Other Motor Vehicle Dealers (4412), Used Car Dealers (44112), Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Retailers (4413)

SIC

Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations (5500), Retail-Auto & Home Supply Stores (5531)

akta.pro primary industry

Dealer-Sold & F&I Administered Service Contracts (Dealer Obligors) (FSAJALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

New & Used Auto Purchase Loans (FSAKADAA), Auto & Vehicle Leasing (Personal Use) (FSAKANAA)

Keywords

• Automotive dealership services
• New and used vehicle sales
• Auto repair and parts
• Commercial fleet services
• Wheelchair accessible vehicles

Headquarters

HQ city

Guthrie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Sales: Sale of new and used vehicles across multiple domestic brands including Ford, Lincoln, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and Wagoneer
2. Service and Parts: Maintenance, repairs, parts sales, and accessories. Factory certified mechanics for GM, CDJR, and Ford brands
3. Fleet Services: Commercial vehicle ordering and management services for business customers
4. Mobility Vans: Wheelchair accessible vehicle sales and consultation through Newby Vance Mobility division
5. Vehicle Upfitting: Custom vehicle upfitting through Vance Upfitters subsidiary for law enforcement and government agencies
6. Insurance Services: Auto, home, and life insurance through Vance Insurance Group LLC

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

John Vance Auto Group is a multi-brand automotive dealership group that sells new and used vehicles from Ford, Lincoln, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and Wagoneer across 9+ full-service dealerships in Oklahoma. Its offering also includes factory-certified maintenance and repair, OEM parts, mobile service vans, commercial fleet procurement, wheelchair accessible mobility vans, vehicle upfitting, collision repair, vehicle financing, trade-ins, and auto/home/life insurance through dedicated subsidiaries.

Product overview

John Vance Auto Group is a traditional automotive dealership group operating 9+ full-service dealerships across Oklahoma, not a technology platform. The company offers a unified portfolio centered on vehicle sales (new and used) across domestic brands including Ford, Lincoln, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and Wagoneer. The product ecosystem is organized around the core vehicle sales business supplemented by complementary services: Vance Fleet Services handles commercial vehicle procurement, Newby Vance Mobility provides wheelchair accessible vans, the Collision Center offers auto body repair, Vance Upfitters performs vehicle modifications, Vance Insurance Group provides insurance products, and Parts and Service handles maintenance and repairs. The company also offers financing, trade-in, and lifetime powertrain protection programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vance Upfitters: Vehicle upfitting services for commercial and government customers, specializing in truck upfitting and vehicle accessories.
• Newby Vance Mobility
• Vance Fleet Services
• Vance Insurance Group
• Vance Body Shop

Products and services

• New Vehicle Sales Sale of new vehicles from Ford, Lincoln, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and Wagoneer brands across 9+ dealership locations in Oklahoma, targeted at individual retail buyers and commercial fleet customers.
• Used Vehicle Sales Sale of pre-owned vehicles including cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans with certified pre-owned options, vehicles under various price points (including under $20k and under $30k), and CarFax 1 Owner inventory listings.
• Vance Fleet Services Commercial vehicle procurement service for GM, Ford, and FCA vehicles ordered direct from the factory with custom builds and direct delivery to business and government customers.
• Newby Vance Mobility Wheelchair accessible van sales and mobility solutions with free one-on-one consultations to help customers find the right mobility vehicle, operating at Guthrie and Oklahoma City locations.
• Collision Center / Vance Body Shop Auto body repair services for all makes and models with certified technicians, a state-of-the-art facility, and genuine OEM parts at the Guthrie CDJR location.
• Vance Upfitters
• Vance Insurance Group Insurance products including auto, home, and life insurance policies for Oklahoma residents offered through Vance Insurance Group LLC.
• Parts and Service Routine maintenance, repairs, OEM parts, and accessories with mobile service vans and factory-certified mechanics for GM, CDJR, and Ford vehicles across multiple service locations.
• Vehicle Financing Financing options for vehicle purchases including online credit applications, pre-approval, payment calculators, and special APR offers such as 0% APR on select terms and models.
• Vehicle Trade-In Trade-in and sell vehicle services available at Guthrie, Miami, and Woodward dealership locations, enabling customers to apply trade-in value toward a new or used vehicle purchase.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ford Motor CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Ford dealership franchises selling Ford vehicles and providing Ford factory-certified service and parts
• General Motors (Chevrolet, Buick, GMC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized GM dealership franchises selling Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC vehicles with GM-certified service
• Stellantis (Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Wagoneer)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized CDJR dealership franchises with factory-certified mechanics and parts
• Lincoln Motor CompanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Lincoln dealership providing Lincoln vehicles and luxury service

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• AutoNation: Largest U.S. franchised auto retailer with ~300+ stores nationwide and significant digital retail infrastructure. Represents the consolidated national competitor that competes for talent, customers, and acquisition targets in every regional market including Oklahoma.
• Sonic Automotive: Multi-brand franchised dealer group with EchoPark used-vehicle operations. Comparable in franchise portfolio and full-service retailing; demonstrates the digital-and-used-car strategy that pressures traditional regional dealers.
• Lithia Motors: Largest U.S. franchised auto retailer by revenue and the most aggressive consolidator of regional dealer groups. Highly comparable business model and a logical strategic acquirer of an Oklahoma group like John Vance.
• Group 1 Automotive: Major U.S./U.K. franchised dealer group with 200+ dealerships, including active presence in Texas/Oklahoma-adjacent markets. Comparable in franchise mix and full-service model, but vastly larger scale and capital access.

Direct peers

• Joe Cooper Auto Group: Oklahoma-headquartered multi-rooftop dealer selling multiple domestic and import franchises with full-service operations. Comparable regional dealer of similar scale and multi-brand positioning.
• Marc Heitz Auto Group: Oklahoma-based multi-brand dealer selling domestic franchises with service and parts. Comparable regional scale and family-operated dealership group within the same geography.
• Jim Glover Auto Group: Tulsa-based Oklahoma dealership group selling domestic brands with full-service and parts operations. Comparable regional dealer with overlapping franchise mix and service model to John Vance.
• Bob Moore Auto Group: Oklahoma-based multi-brand auto dealership group of similar regional scale, selling domestic and import franchises plus operating collision, parts, and service. Highly comparable to John Vance in geography, brand mix, and full-service operating model.
• Braxton Automotive Group: Mid-size family-owned multi-rooftop dealer group. Comparable in ownership structure, multi-brand domestic franchise mix, and reliance on regional service/parts economics — a useful benchmark for private-market valuation multiples.
• Hudiburg Auto Group: Oklahoma-headquartered multi-rooftop dealership group selling domestic and import brands with service, parts, and body shop operations. Directly comparable Oklahoma footprint and similar family-owned structure to John Vance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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