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VIN API
Trusted by Auction Platforms

VIN API for Auto Auctions

Automates seller verification and reduces risk of unsafe or misrepresented vehicles.

99.9%
Uptime
14+
Data Fields
$0/mo
Starting From
All VINs
Global Coverage
Challenges

The challenges you face

Auction Platforms deal with vehicle data challenges every day. We built VIN API to solve them.

Seller fraud damages platform reputation

VIN validation is manual and slow

Recall compliance risk creates liability

Buyer trust erodes from inaccurate listings

High-volume onboarding requires automation

Integration challenges with auction management systems

Our Solution

Two endpoints. All the data you need.

Simple, fast, and built for auction platforms.

/vin/check
Core API

Decode any VIN instantly. Get make, model, year, engine, transmission, and 10+ more fields in milliseconds.

14+ fields
<100ms
99.9% uptime
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/vin/summary
AI-Powered

AI-powered risk scoring. Get a 1-10 risk score with plain-English explanation. Flag problem vehicles instantly.

Risk Score
AI Analysis
Recommendations
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Benefits

Why Auction Platforms choose us

Built specifically for your industry needs

Automated seller verification at scale

Instant VIN validation prevents fraud

Recall detection before vehicles go to auction

Instant VIN decoding enables high-volume onboarding

Seamless API integration with auction platforms

Buyer protection through verified listings

Use Cases

Common use cases

See how auction platforms use VIN API in their daily operations

Verify seller vehicles during onboarding

Validate VINs before auction listing

Flag recalled vehicles using VIN Check API openRecallsCount

Assess vehicle risk with VIN Summary API AI risk assessment and business recommendations

Generate vehicle condition reports

Power buyer protection programs

Integration

Get started in minutes

No sales calls. No complex setup. Just simple, powerful API.

1

Sign up on RapidAPI

Create a free account and get your API key

2

Choose your endpoint

/vin/check for specs, /vin/summary for risk

3

Make your first call

Test with a sample VIN in your environment

4

Go live

Deploy to production and scale as needed

Average integration time: 5 minutes

Resources

Everything you need to succeed

Free tier available
Pricing

Start free with 100 requests/month. Scale to enterprise with predictable pricing.

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Code examples
Documentation

Complete API reference with examples in multiple languages and detailed guides.

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