Bob Manor

Influence.vin

We build identity-first personal brands for high-trust operators and founders.

Not for attention. For alignment.

Using our  proprietary Polaris Method™, we extract who you really are...then build the systems, presence, and voice to match.

This isn’t branding. It’s personal sovereignty, packaged.

Founder

The VIN Syndicate

The VIN Syndicate is a private, invite-only community built exclusively for dealership decision-makers—GMs, UCMs, Buyers, and Remarketers—who want to build direct relationships, share market insights, and grow their networks without vendor influence or corporate oversight.
No vendors. No owners.
Just real connections, real opportunities, and real-time market insights.
It’s not just a network—it’s a movement toward autonomy in automotive.

Auto Auction Review

AutoAuctionReview.com is a pioneering platform dedicated to bringing transparency and accountability to the auto auction industry. Founded by two former executives from North America’s largest auction houses, Manheim and ADESA and a seasoned expert with over 30 years of experience in the automotive wholesale market, the platform serves as a critical resource for dealers, consignors, and buyers. It provides comprehensive, unbiased reviews and ratings of auto auctions, advocating for fair practices and helping dealers resolve arbitration claims. AutoAuctionReview.com aims to hold auction houses accountable to their policies, ensuring dealers of all sizes receive the service and integrity they deserve in every transaction.

Co-Founder

Can-Am Dealer Services

Can-Am Dealer Services is an international ,solutions focused , Dealer Services company servicing auto dealer partners in Canada and the United States.

Our signature product is a Limited Warranty ,designed specifically and offered exclusively by Can-Am and  its underwriting partners, to replace/mimic voided OEM warranties on vehicles imported/exported between Canada/USA.  Available to any licensed auto dealer in Canada or the United States. 3/36 basic 5/60 PT from original in-service .(certain exclusions apply, depending on state law)

www.canamwarranty.com

South Ontario Auto Remarketing

SOAR is an independent auto remarketing agency that consults with dealer groups and other major consigners to provide creative strategies and processes regarding their specific inventory distribution or acquisition needs.

SOAR is based in the Windsor/Detroit area ( the epicenter of the automotive universe) and works primarily with stakeholders in Ontario and the Southeast United States

"Supply is the Edge"

Wholesale Auto export from Canada supplying franchise dealers in Southeast United States

Wholesale Auto Broker/Export

Commercial and Consumer Finance Broker

Represent a number of different lenders in a business development and broker capacity

-Consumer lending- development of a dealer base for a consumer loans product for home improvement contractors(emphasis on HVAC contractors) and auto dealers
-Commercial lending- asset based lending/equipment leasing in the 5k-100k range to help small companies fuel their growth
-Receivables advances(Factoring)

Broker

Canadian Auto Remarketing Services Inc

Wholesale/Retail Automobile Dealer

-created a network of dealers in Canada and United States.Took advantage of exchange fluctuations and imported or exported depending on f/x conditions. High end late model product.
Had a lot of fun!

President

Windsor Chrysler

Fleet Sales Manager

Courtesy Dodge

Shoreline Jeep Eagle

Sales Representative

Bob Manor: The Deals Got Bigger, But the Game Stayed the Same

I didn’t take the traditional route into the car business. Hell, most people don’t. I dropped out of university to sell cars—not because it was my dream, but because I needed to survive. 

Along the way, I figured out something that changed everything:

The only thing that ever changes is the size of the deal.

Whether I was selling Jeeps on the lot, closing the first-ever Enterprise Canada fleet deal, or building a business that helped hundreds of dealers move cars across borders, the fundamentals stayed the same.

You learn how to read people, how to solve problems, how to create opportunity.

I built my career on finding the angles others miss. I found ways to make markets where others saw none. I learned that the best deals don’t happen in auction lanes—they happen in conversations.

What I Do Now

-Can-Am Dealer Services – Built the first real solution for cross-border warranty gaps between Canada & the U.S. Nearly 1,000 dealers now use it.
-AutoAuctionReview.com – Co-founded a startup to bring transparency to dealer auctions (because let’s be honest—some of them need it).
-VIN Syndicate – A community for dealers who know there’s more to wholesale than overpaying at auction.
-Wholesale & Dealer Development – I work with select partners to structure deals, build networks, and create strategies that actually work in the real world—not just on a whiteboard.

If You’re in the Business, You’ll Get This

This industry is full of misfits, underdogs, and people who made their own way. I respect that. If you’re looking for someone who’s spent decades doing exactly that—and helping others do the same—then let’s talk.

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Idea Guy

Can-Am Dealer Services is an international ,solutions focused , warranty and insurance agency servicing auto dealer partners in Canada and the United States.

Our signature product is a Limited Warranty ,designed specifically and offered exclusively by Can-Am and  its underwriting partners, to replace/mimic voided OEM warranties on vehicles imported/exported between Canada/USA.  Available to any licensed auto dealer in Canada or the United States. 3/36 basic 5/60 PT from original in-service .(certain exclusions apply, depending on state law)

www.canamwarranty.com

AMPS Enterprises, LLC

Exiting the retail space after 23 years, I now focus solely on developing wholesale sourcing opportunities and relationships within the independent and franchised dealer community.
Traveling most weeks, I go to where the opportunities are for my customers to source inventory for dealerships across the Southeast.
At AMPS Enterprises we can source inventory, manage transport, and handle any and all arbitration claims for our customers.

Owner/Wholesale Car Buyer

Capitol Auto/Central Carolina Pre-Owned

Owned and operated a retail location with approximately 60 pre-owned vehicles with prices ranging from $500-$150,000 dollars.  
Responsible for buying/selling cars including luxury car brands such as BMW, Lexus and Mercedes, brokering new car purchases of ANY make and model.  
I purchased vehicles in ANY condition including disabled vehicles and was able to facilitate financing for people in my network with rates as low as 3.99%...including those with credit issues.

Owner

Independent car buyer with 27 years experience in retail/wholesale purchasing, reconditioning, and resale.

I've been in the automotive sales industry since leaving the United States Marine Corps. Working in the franchise environment for 4 years before opening my own independent dealership in 2001, I owned and managed multiple locations until exiting my business in 2017 to focus on wholesale car buying as an independent consultant for multiple clients across the southeastern United States. I source inventory for a large automotive group in Raleigh, NC as well as other independent dealers leveraging my sourcing relationships across the Southeast. 

If you're interested in buying, trading or selling cars and avoiding the high auction fees and unfair CRs, reach out to me!

Alex Theis
Owner
+1 919-427-4632
vatheis@gmail.com

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