CarAPI.dev
CarAPI.dev is a unified automotive data API providing VIN decoding, license plate lookup, stolen vehicle checks, inspection history, mileage verification, and market valuations through a single REST endpoint. Coverage includes US, Canada, and Europe with 20M+ vehicle records.
Cost / License
- Freemium (Subscription)
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Online
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CarAPI.dev information
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Proprietary and Freemium product.Pricing
Subscription that costs up to $249 per month + free version with limited functionality.Alternatives
2 alternatives listedSupported Languages
- English
What is CarAPI.dev?
CarAPI.dev consolidates fragmented automotive data services into one developer-friendly REST API. Instead of juggling multiple providers for vehicle data, get everything through a single API key with consistent JSON responses. Features:
VIN Decoding — Full specs (year, make, model, trim, engine, transmission, colors) from any 17-character VIN Bulk VIN Decode — Process up to 100 VINs in a single request License Plate Lookup — Plate-to-vehicle data for US, Canada, and Australia Stolen Vehicle Check — Cross-reference against NCIC, NICB, and state DMV databases Inspection History — Safety & emissions test records with pass/fail status Mileage Verification — Odometer fraud detection with historical mileage data Market Valuation — Current pricing and MSRP data Vehicle Photos — Stock and listing images
Coverage: US, Canada, Europe (20M+ vehicles) Auth: API Key / JWT Docs: https://docs.carapi.dev