No nonsense. Built for scale.
VIN API for Automotive Businesses
Decode, verify & risk-score any vehicle in seconds. Get comprehensive vehicle specs, AI-powered risk assessment, and actionable business insights—all through two simple REST endpoints.
Vehicle data is hard to get right
Legacy APIs are slow, expensive, and over-engineered. Complex enterprise contracts lock you in. Massive JSON responses with 200+ fields when you only need 14. You deserve better—fast responses, transparent pricing, and clean data.
Slow response times
Legacy APIs are unreliable and unpredictable. Your checkout flow shouldn't pause while waiting for vehicle data.
Complex pricing
Enterprise sales calls, annual contracts, setup fees, per-field charges. $5,000 minimums for features you don't need. Pricing should be transparent and fair.
Bloated responses
You need make, model, year, and risk info. They send 200+ nested fields, 50 pages of PDFs, and irrelevant historical data. Parse it yourself—we won't.
Two endpoints. All you need.
We built the API we wanted to use. Fast response times. Clean JSON responses with only the data you need. Transparent pricing starting at $0. No enterprise sales. No annual contracts. Just great vehicle data when you need it.
Decode any VIN and get comprehensive vehicle specifications in milliseconds. Returns make, model, year, trim, body type, engine specs, transmission, drive type, fuel type, and manufacturing details. Includes risk metrics: open recalls count and consumer complaints count—essential for making informed business decisions.
- 14+ standardized data fields in every response
- 99.9% coverage for US vehicles
- Fast response times for instant lookups
AI-powered risk assessment that analyzes vehicle history, recalls, and consumer complaints to generate Low/Medium/High risk classifications. Get actionable business recommendations, key findings summary, and listing decisions—should you buy, list with disclosure, or pass? All delivered in seconds, not hours.
- Instant risk classification (Low/Medium/High)
- Actionable recommendations and key findings
- List/Buy/Pass decisions to guide your workflow
Built for every automotive business
From solo developers building MVPs to enterprise teams processing thousands of vehicles daily. Whether you're validating inventory, assessing risk, or building the next automotive marketplace—we've got you covered.
Used Car Marketplaces
Every listing depends on accurate VIN data to auto-fill vehicle details and avoid compliance risk.
Car Dealership Groups
Automates inventory onboarding and reduces costly listing errors.
Fleet Management Platforms
Fleet safety and compliance depend on accurate VIN and recall data.
Insurance Underwriting Software
VIN risk data improves underwriting accuracy and loss prevention.
Vehicle Inspection Platforms
VIN data powers inspection accuracy and safety decisions.
Auction Platforms
Automates seller verification and reduces risk of unsafe or misrepresented vehicles.
Automotive CRMs
Automates dealer onboarding and keeps inventory accurate across systems.
Rental Car Management Software
Fleet safety and recall compliance depend on accurate VIN intelligence.
Logistics Fleet SaaS
Ensures safety and regulatory compliance at scale.
Warranty Providers
Validates vehicle eligibility and reduces claim risk.
Used Car Dealerships
Speeds up listings and reduces costly mistakes.
Vehicle History Report Startups
VIN decode is core to their product value.
Automotive SaaS Startups
VIN intelligence increases product value and retention.
Compliance Software (DMV/Title)
Ensures regulatory accuracy and recall compliance.
Parts Marketplaces
VIN decode ensures correct fitment.
Salvage Auctions
Validates vehicle identity and risk.
Mobility Platforms
Safety and compliance are mission critical.
Vehicle Subscription Companies
Risk and compliance automation.
Auto Financing Platforms
Fraud prevention and risk scoring.
Export / Import Companies
Ensures title and compliance accuracy.
Auto Repair Shops
Accurate vehicle identification prevents wrong parts orders.
Independent Inspectors
Safety validation and reporting.
Car Buying Apps
Lead qualification and risk checks.
Car Classifieds
Fraud prevention and listing accuracy.
Ride-Share Fleet Operators
Recall and safety compliance.
Government / Municipal Fleets
Safety and regulatory compliance.
University Fleets
Safety tracking and compliance.
Towing Companies
Vehicle identification automation.
Auto Recyclers
Title and compliance validation.
Inspection Franchises
Standardized risk decisions.
Up and running in 5 minutes
No sales calls. No contracts. Just sign up and start building.
Sign up on RapidAPI
Create a free RapidAPI account and subscribe to VIN API. No credit card required for the free tier—100 requests/month to get started.
Get your API key
Copy your unique API key from the RapidAPI dashboard. One key unlocks both endpoints—no separate credentials needed.
Make your first request
Call GET /Vin/check/{vin} or POST /Vin/summary/{vin} with any valid 17-character VIN. See results instantly with clean JSON responses.
Go to production
Scale seamlessly from 100 free requests to 250,000+ per month. Upgrade your plan anytime—no contracts or commitments.
Simple, transparent pricing
Start free with 100 requests per month—perfect for testing and MVPs. Scale to 250,000+ requests as you grow. All pricing is transparent with no hidden fees, setup costs, or annual contracts.
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Why developers choose us
Fast & reliable
Fast, reliable response times—built for speed and scale. Built on cloud infrastructure with automatic scaling and redundancy. Your users won't wait, and neither should your API.
Developer-first
Clean REST API following industry standards. Comprehensive documentation with request/response examples. Code samples in Python, JavaScript, cURL, and more. Test endpoints directly in your browser.
99.9% uptime SLA
Enterprise-grade infrastructure with automatic failover and monitoring. We handle the infrastructure so you can focus on building great products. Downtime is measured in minutes per year, not hours.
Ready to get started?
Start building better automotive products with VIN API today. No credit card required—start free and scale as you grow.