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VIN API
Trusted by Vehicle Inspection Platforms

VIN API for Vehicle Inspectors

VIN data powers inspection accuracy and safety decisions.

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

The challenges you face

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

Recall validation requires time-consuming manual research

Vehicle identity errors lead to incorrect inspections

Compliance liability from missed safety issues

Inconsistent inspection standards across locations

Slow VIN lookups delay inspection completion

Integration challenges with inspection workflow software

Our Solution

Two endpoints. All the data you need.

Simple, fast, and built for vehicle inspection 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 Vehicle Inspection Platforms choose us

Built specifically for your industry needs

VIN Check API returns openRecallsCount for instant recall validation during inspections

Accurate vehicle specifications and recall/complaint counts prevent errors

Standardized safety checks across all locations

Seamless API integration with inspection software

Comprehensive vehicle history in one lookup

Reduced liability through thorough verification

Use Cases

Common use cases

See how vehicle inspection platforms use VIN API in their daily operations

Validate active recalls during pre-purchase inspections

Verify vehicle identity matches VIN

Generate compliance reports with recall status

Standardize inspection checklists by vehicle type

Flag high-risk vehicles before inspection

Track inspection history by VIN

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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