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VIN API
Trusted by Used Car Marketplaces

VIN API for Used Car Marketplaces

Every listing depends on accurate VIN data to auto-fill vehicle details and avoid compliance risk.

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

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

Our Solution

Two endpoints. All the data you need.

Simple, fast, and built for used car marketplaces.

/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 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

Use Cases

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

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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