Strategic Remarketing Solutions

What Strategic Remarketing Solutions does

Strategic Remarketing Solutions (SRS), operating under the brand SRS Advantage, is an Illinois-based vehicle remarketing, repossession, and title management intermediary serving US banks, credit unions, and finance companies. The company packages these three services into a single "OneSource" workflow, contracting on a flat-fee per-transaction basis and reaching across all 50 states through a vetted network of repossession vendors, integration partners such as AutoIMS, RDN, and ROAM, and channel partnerships with Manheim, ADESA, and Remarketing by Element. Co-founder David Andrews also owns City Enterprises LLC, which operates five Dealers Auto Auctions in Alabama and Tennessee, providing SRS with affiliated auction capacity.

The core technology is the proprietary Advantage One client portal, hosted on AWS within a Virtual Private Cloud with encryption at rest and in transit, and supplemented by Office365 for external communications. The portal enables lenders to consign vehicles, monitor real-time recovery, titling, and sale status, exchange information with auctions and titling agencies, and download reporting on account performance. SRS sells through an enterprise sales motion anchored on dedicated sales staff and consultative positioning as an extension of the client's team.

SRS monetizes through flat fees on repossession, title work, and remarketing transactions, with contingent fees on skip tracing (pay only if the asset is found), and reportedly transfers volume-based auction and advertising discounts to clients under multi-year contracts. The customer base is concentrated in financial institutions (banks, credit unions, finance companies), addressed through vertical segmentation and direct sales outreach. The leadership bench comprises seasoned automotive remarketing operators, including President Jeff Bescher (formerly SVP at ADESA) and VP of Sales and Operations Tom Haeberer (former VP at ADESA and Auction Broadcasting Company).

Name

Strategic Remarketing Solutions

Legal name

Strategic Remarketing Solutions, LLC

Website

https://srsadvantage.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Strategic Remarketing Solutions is an Illinois-based vehicle repossession, remarketing, and title management intermediary that serves US banks, credit unions, and finance companies via its proprietary Advantage One portal and a nationwide vendor and auction network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vehicle Remarketing and Repossession Services

NAICS

Repossession Services (561491)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Wholesale Vehicle Auctions (Physical & Online) (TLABAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Title, Registration & Lien Release Processing (Remarketing Admin) (TLABAKAF), Vehicle Transportation & Logistics for Remarketing (Pickup/Delivery, Marshaling) (TLABAKAG), Vehicle Remarketing, De-fleeting & Asset Disposal Services (THADAKAK)

Keywords

• Vehicle remarketing services
• Auto repossession services
• Title management solutions
• Collateral recovery services
• Skip tracing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hoffman Estates

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Repossession Services: Flat fee-based repossession services. SRS selects and manages a nationwide network of vetted repossession contractors. Volume allows national negotiated auction and repossession expenses to be passed through to clients.
2. Title Management Services: Flat fee-based title work including repossession titles, duplicate titles, mileage corrections, lien perfections, and other titling needs across all 50 states.
3. Vehicle Remarketing Services: Flat fee-based remarketing services. SRS employs all remarketing channels that make sense for each portfolio, including auction sales, Element partnerships, and direct channel selection. Volume discounts for sale fees and national advertising are passed to clients.
4. Skip Tracing (Contingent): Contingent skip tracing service - clients do not pay unless the asset is found. Maximizes asset recovery rates at no risk to the lender.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Strategic Remarketing Solutions provides vehicle repossession, remarketing, and title management services to financial institutions (banks, credit unions, and finance companies) nationwide. Services include nationwide vehicle recovery through vetted repossession contractors, skip tracing on a contingency basis, comprehensive title management across all 50 states, and vehicle remarketing via partnerships with Element, Manheim, ADESA, and Dealers Auto Auctions. Delivery is enabled by the proprietary Advantage One online client portal, which provides clients real-time inventory tracking, consignment, dashboard reporting, and communication with SRS staff across the entire repossession-to-sale lifecycle.

Product overview

Strategic Remarketing Solutions offers a unified vehicle remarketing platform centered on its proprietary Advantage One inventory management system, which serves as the core technology enabling clients to track vehicles in real-time from consignment through sale. The platform integrates multiple service modules including Repossession Services, Skip Tracing, Title Management, Vehicle Remarketing, Auction Representation, and Transportation/Logistics Management. The Advantage One system connects with national recovery and auction systems, enabling seamless data exchange between clients, repossession agents, auctions, and titling agencies. Services are delivered through a nationwide network of vetted vendors and partnerships, with a focus on compliance with CFPB regulations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Advantage One: Online inventory management system that allows clients to track vehicles from consignment to sale, view account performance via dashboard, and download reports.

Products and services

• Advantage One SRS's proprietary inventory management system that enables clients to track vehicles from consignment through sale. Provides real-time status updates, dashboard reporting, and Excel export capabilities for monitoring account performance across all vehicle segments. Available as a secure online client portal for direct inventory consignment and communication with SRS staff.
• Repossession Services Nationwide vehicle recovery through SRS's vetted network of repossession vendors, providing real-time recovery tracking and direct communication with SRS staff via the Advantage One client portal. Flat fee basis with national negotiated expenses passed through to clients from volume agreements.
• Skip Tracing Services Asset location service utilizing internal resources and an external network of compliant investigators on a contingency basis (clients do not pay unless the asset is found), maximizing recovery rates at no risk to the lender.
• Title Management Comprehensive title services covering repossession titles, duplicate titles, mileage corrections, and lien perfections across all fifty states, enabling timely vehicle sales. Handled by knowledgeable staff familiar with guidelines of all 50 states.
• Vehicle Remarketing Strategic remarketing program utilizing technology to collect data and exchange information between auctions and the SRS remarketing team, with established relationships with Remarketing By Element, Manheim, and ADESA for optimal vehicle placement and volume discounts on sale fees and national advertising.
• Auction Representation Physical on-site auction representation with staff averaging over 25 years of automotive and auction experience, with over 90% of vehicles receiving physical representation to maximize sale proceeds.
• Vehicle Inventory Management Internal proprietary vehicle management system integrated with national recovery and auction systems, providing real-time status tracking throughout the repossession, titling, and selling process.
• Transportation and Logistics Management Management of vehicle transportation and logistics including coordination with recovery agents and auction facilities, leveraging partnerships such as ROAM for transportation and logistics management supporting vehicle recovery and movement operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90% of vehicles receive physical auction representation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Remarketing by ElementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSRS has formed a strategic alliance with Remarketing by Element, one of the largest wholesale sellers of vehicles in the country. The partnership creates a seamless flow of inventory between systems and enables SRS to take advantage of Element's size, scope, brand awareness, promotions, and physical representation. SRS directs vehicles to Element's specific sales when advantageous.
• ManheimcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSRS utilizes negotiated competitive national agreements with Manheim for auction services. Combined volume allows excellent lane placement at Manheim auctions, and client partners benefit from volume discounts for sale fees and ongoing national advertising and promotions.
• National Auto Auction Association (NAAA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSRS maintains membership and partnership with the National Auto Auction Association, providing industry credibility and access to auction network resources.
• International Automotive Remarking Alliance (IARA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSRS maintains partnership with the International Automotive Remarking Alliance for industry best practices and professional networking.
• Dealers Auto Auction (DAR)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSRS partners with Dealers Auto Auction (DAA) for auction sales. David Andrews, founding partner of SRS, is owner of City Enterprises LLC which operates five auctions dba Dealers Auto Auctions in Alabama and Tennessee, providing integrated auction channel access.
• City Enterprises LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDavid Andrews, founding partner of SRS, is owner and CEO of City Enterprises LLC, a holding company with automobile companies including retail used car dealerships, wholesale and retail credit companies, and an auto auction group with five locations in Alabama and Tennessee.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Copart: Largest U.S. online salvage and vehicle auction platform, operating a nationwide network of 200+ yards. Directly comparable as a remarketing channel SRS uses, but materially larger and vertically integrated including its own lender-facing remarketing software.
• ADESA (KAR Auction Services / Carvana): Major U.S. wholesale vehicle auction company with nationwide physical and digital auction locations. Directly comparable as a remarketing channel where SRS consigns vehicles, and provides adjacent lender remarketing services.
• Manheim (Cox Automotive): Largest U.S. wholesale used-vehicle auction network and a core channel partner for SRS. Comparable as a remarketing destination for repossessed units and offers adjacent lender services, though at much greater scale and as part of Cox's broader automotive ecosystem.
• IAA (Insurance Auto Auctions / Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers): Major salvage and total-loss auction operator under RB Global, with nationwide yard coverage and strong lender/insurer relationships. Comparable to SRS's remarketing and title services, though primarily insurance-driven rather than lender-default.

Others

• AutoIMS: Industry-standard inventory management and inspection technology platform used across the remarketing ecosystem, including by SRS. Comparable as an enabling technology layer rather than a competitor.

Regional players

• PAR (PAR North America / ARI Fleet): Provider of collateral recovery, skip tracing, and vehicle remarketing services to lenders across North America. Closely comparable in service mix to SRS, particularly the repossession and skip-tracing components.

Direct peers

• BSG Financial Recovery: Provider of repossession, skip tracing, and asset recovery services to financial institutions nationwide. Comparable niche competitor to SRS in lender-default collateral recovery.
• Remarketing by Element (Element Fleet Management): Wholesale vehicle remarketing business within Element Fleet Management, one of SRS's named strategic partners. Directly comparable in lender-facing remarketing services and auction representation, but at much larger scale and integrated with Element's fleet lease portfolio.
• Loss Control Services (LCS): Specialist provider of repossession, skip tracing, and collateral recovery services to banks, credit unions, and finance companies. Direct competitor in SRS's core repossession service line with comparable client base.
• Dealers Auto Auction (DAA / City Enterprises): Five-auction group in Alabama and Tennessee owned by David Andrews (SRS co-founder). While technically a partner rather than a competitor, it is an integrated auction channel that mirrors parts of SRS's remarketing and representation offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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