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Comprehensive automotive data API for VIN decoding, license plate lookup, vehicle listings, and more. Build automotive applications with reliable, real-time data.

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Lightning Fast

Average response time under 200ms with global CDN distribution

Secure & Reliable

99.9% uptime SLA with enterprise-grade security and encryption

Real-time Data

Always up-to-date information from trusted automotive databases

Global Coverage

Support for vehicles from 50+ countries with local regulations

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Request

curl -X GET \
  "https://api.carapi.dev/v1/vin-decode/1HGBH41JXMN109186?token=YOUR_API_KEY"

Response

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "vin": "1HGBH41JXMN109186",
    "make": "Honda",
    "model": "Civic",
    "year": 2021,
    "engine": "1.5L Turbo",
    "body_type": "Sedan",
    "drive_type": "FWD",
    "transmission": "CVT",
    "fuel_type": "Gasoline",
    "country": "United States",
    "manufacturer": "Honda Motor Company"
  }
}

API Rate Limits & Quotas

Request Quotas

Free Plan100 requests/month

Starter Plan5,000 requests/month

Professional Plan25,000 requests/month

Business Plan100,000 requests/month

Response Headers

Track your quota usage with these response headers:

X-RateLimit-Remaining: 47

X-RateLimit-Reset: 2025-10-14T16:27:07.177Z

Quota Exceeded Response

When you exceed your quota, you'll receive a 429 status code:

{
  "error": "API quota exceeded",
  "message": "You have reached your API request limit. Your quota will reset on 2025-10-14",
  "resetDate": "2025-10-14T16:27:07.177Z"
}

Popular Endpoints

VIN Decode

Decode any VIN to get comprehensive vehicle specifications

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Plate to VIN

Convert license plates to VIN numbers

Stolen Vehicle Check

Verify if a vehicle has been reported stolen

Mileage History

Track vehicle odometer readings and mileage history over time

VIN OCR

Extract a VIN from a photo of a sticker, dashboard plate, or document

License Plate OCR

Extract a license plate from a vehicle photo with regional validation

Recalls

Look up U.S. recall records by make, model, and year

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