API archive entry · source-reported
CarVector
Vehicle specs, images, recalls, and DTC codes across 1925-2029
Other Vehicle APIs
These records share a directory category and are ordered by similarity of reported access facts. They are a shortlist, not proof of drop-in compatibility.
WhichTrim
US vehicle recalls, complaints, fuel economy, crash ratings, service bulletins and VIN decoding
API key · HTTPS reported · CORS Yes
RevCarData
86,000+ global vehicle specifications and EV metrics
API key · HTTPS reported · CORS Yes
SalvageAlert
IAA, Copart and GovDeals salvage auction lots, VIN history and buyer-fee estimates
API key · HTTPS reported · CORS No
CarSpecs
Car specs for 70,000+ trims since 1945 (make, model, generation, trim) and a VIN decoder
API key · HTTPS reported · CORS No
NHTSA Vehicle Recalls
NHTSA safety recalls by model year, make and model with component, consequence and remedy
API key · HTTPS reported · CORS Unknown
Auto.dev
VIN decode, vehicle listings, payments, recalls, specs via REST API, CLI, SDK, or MCP
API key · HTTPS reported · CORS Unknown
How to compare them
Coverage
Compare exact endpoints, fields, geography, history, and update frequency.
Operating cost
Model request volume, caching, overages, support, and migration cost.
Integration risk
Test auth, errors, pagination, latency, versioning, and outage behavior.
Data rights
Review attribution, redistribution, retention, privacy, and commercial-use terms.
Source reference
This page separates source-reported facts from questions that need live provider verification.