API archive entry · source-reported
SalvageAlert
IAA, Copart and GovDeals salvage auction lots, VIN history and buyer-fee estimates
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.
CarSpecs
Car specs for 70,000+ trims since 1945 (make, model, generation, trim) and a VIN decoder
API key · HTTPS reported · CORS No
CarAPI
Vehicle specs, VIN decoder, and market data for 21+ million vehicles
API key · HTTPS reported · CORS No
Kelley Blue Book
Vehicle info, pricing, configuration, plus much more
API key · HTTPS reported · CORS No
Mercedes-Benz
Telematics data, remotely access vehicle functions, car configurator, locate service dealers
API key · HTTPS reported · CORS No
WhichTrim
US vehicle recalls, complaints, fuel economy, crash ratings, service bulletins and VIN decoding
API key · HTTPS reported · CORS Yes
CarVector
Vehicle specs, images, recalls, and DTC codes across 1925-2029
API key · HTTPS reported · CORS Yes
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Data rights
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Source reference
This page separates source-reported facts from questions that need live provider verification.