CarAPI.dev
Remote MCP server giving AI agents instant access to comprehensive vehicle data: VIN decoding, license-plate lookup, stolen-vehicle checks, mileage history, inspection records, photos, and market valuations across 24 markets. Connect with a single Authorization: Bearer API key from any MCP client (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, ChatGPT, Cline, Zed). Stateless and hosted at https://mcp.carapi.dev/mcp — no setup, no session management, just plug in your key and start querying. Includes a free carapi_docs tool for searching CarAPI documentation without authentication.
CarAPI.dev
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CarAPI.dev
Documentation
Comprehensive automotive data API for VIN decoding, license plate lookup, vehicle listings, and more. Build automotive applications with reliable, real-time data.
Quick StartGet API Key
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
Get Started in Minutes
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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