Car API (carapi.app)

CarAPI VIN Decoder API

The CarAPI VIN Decoder API decodes Vehicle Identification Numbers into structured vehicle attributes including year, make, model, trim, body type, engine, transmission, and other specifications. It reuses the same JWT authentication and shares the vehicle database that backs the main Vehicle API.

GitHub

Documentation

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Documentation
https://carapi.app/features/vin-decoder-api

Other Resources

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Developer
https://carapi.app/docs

API entry from apis.yml

apis.yml Raw ↑ 
aid: car-api:vin-decoder-api
name: CarAPI VIN Decoder API
description: The CarAPI VIN Decoder API decodes Vehicle Identification Numbers into structured vehicle
  attributes including year, make, model, trim, body type, engine, transmission, and other specifications.
  It reuses the same JWT authentication and shares the vehicle database that backs the main Vehicle API.
humanURL: https://carapi.app/features/vin-decoder-api
baseURL: https://carapi.app/api
tags:
- Automobiles
- Vehicles
- VIN Decoder
properties:
- url: https://carapi.app/features/vin-decoder-api
  type: Documentation
- url: https://carapi.app/docs
  type: Developer
x-features:
- VIN to year/make/model/trim decoding
- Returns body, engine, transmission, and other specs
- Shared JWT auth with Vehicle API
- JSON/JSON-LD/HAL response formats
x-use-cases:
- Insurance and warranty quote flows
- Used-car listing auto-population
- Lienholder, title, and registration tooling
- Fleet onboarding and telematics provisioning