VIN API for Used Car Marketplaces
Every listing depends on accurate VIN data to auto-fill vehicle details and avoid compliance risk.
The challenges you face
Used Car Marketplaces deal with vehicle data challenges every day. We built VIN API to solve them.
Manual VIN decoding slows down seller onboarding
Incorrect trim and engine data leads to buyer complaints and returns
Recall compliance risk creates legal exposure
Slow inventory onboarding hurts marketplace growth
Inconsistent data quality across listings damages buyer trust
High API costs from existing providers limit scalability
Two endpoints. All the data you need.
Simple, fast, and built for used car marketplaces.
Decode any VIN instantly. Get make, model, year, engine, transmission, and 10+ more fields in milliseconds.
AI-powered risk scoring. Get a 1-10 risk score with plain-English explanation. Flag problem vehicles instantly.
Why Used Car Marketplaces choose us
Built specifically for your industry needs
VIN Check API returns 14+ vehicle specifications instantly
VIN Summary API provides AI-powered risk assessment (Low/Medium/High) with actionable business recommendations
Standardized vehicle data ensures consistency across all listings
99.9% uptime guarantees marketplace reliability
Pay-per-use pricing scales seamlessly with growth
Simple REST API integrates in hours, not weeks
Common use cases
See how used car marketplaces use VIN API in their daily operations
Auto-populate listing details from seller VIN
Verify vehicle specifications match seller claims
Flag recalled vehicles using VIN Check API openRecallsCount
Assess vehicle risk with VIN Summary API AI risk assessment
Power buyer protection and verification programs
Process thousands of listings during high-volume onboarding
Get started in minutes
No sales calls. No complex setup. Just simple, powerful API.
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Create a free account and get your API key
Choose your endpoint
/vin/check for specs, /vin/summary for risk
Make your first call
Test with a sample VIN in your environment
Go live
Deploy to production and scale as needed
Average integration time: 5 minutes
Everything you need to succeed
Start free with 100 requests/month. Scale to enterprise with predictable pricing.
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