Vehicle History API
Our Vehicle History API provides access to millions of vehicle records to help auto businesses. Access title records, ownership history, services history, accident records & more
In-Depth Vehicle History Available in JSON/HTML Format
JSON Format
{
"status": "success",
"vin": "SALGS2EF6GA277640",
"data": {
"owner_history": {
"titles": [
"Status",
"Purchased",
"State",
"Owned",
"Duration"
],
"data": [
{
"status": "Owner 1",
"purchased": "2016",
"state": "IL",
"owned": "08/2016 - 11/2018",
"duration": "2 year(s) 3 month(s)"
},
{
"status": "Owner 2",
"purchased": "2018",
"state": "IL",
"owned": "11/2018 - 04/2019",
"duration": " 5 month(s)"
},
{
"status": "Owner 3",
"purchased": "2019",
"state": "IL",
"owned": "04/2019 - Present",
"duration": "5 year(s) 2 month(s)"
}
]
},
"detailed_vehicle_history": {
"titles": [
"Event Date",
"Type",
"Location",
"Data Source",
"Odometer Reading",
"Odometer Reading (KM)",
"Details",
"Order"
],
"data": [
{
"date": "07/19/2016",
"location": "HINSDALE, IL",
"source": [
"Dealer Service"
],
"odometer": "9",
"odometer_km": "14",
"details": [
"Vehicle Detailed\nTires or Wheels Service Performed"
],
"order": ""
},
{
"date": "08/02/2016",
"location": "BRIDGEVIEW, IL",
"source": [
"Federal Motor Vehicle Records"
],
"odometer": "",
"odometer_km": "",
"details": [
"Registration Event/Renewal(Leased Vehicle)"
],
"order": ""
},
{
"date": "08/09/2016",
"location": "BRIDGEVIEW, IL",
"source": [
"Federal Motor Vehicle Records"
],
"odometer": "25",
"odometer_km": "40",
"details": [
"Title(Leased Vehicle)(Lien Reported)"
],
"order": ""
},
{
"date": "06/15/2017",
"location": "HINSDALE, IL",
"source": [
"Dealer Service"
],
"odometer": "23,605",
"odometer_km": "37,980",
"details": [
"Multiple Point Vehicle Inspection\nEngine Serviced\nRecommended Maintenance Performed\nChassis Serviced"
],
"order": ""
},
{
"date": "06/15/2017",
"location": "HINSDALE, IL",
"source": [
"Service Record"
],
"odometer": "23,605",
"odometer_km": "37,980",
"details": [
"Air Filter Changed"
],
"order": ""
},
{
"date": "06/27/2017",
"location": "HINSDALE, IL",
"source": [
"Dealer Service"
],
"odometer": "23,841",
"odometer_km": "38,360",
"details": [
"Multiple Point Vehicle Inspection\nElectrical System Serviced\nSuspension Serviced\nPromotional Service Performed"
],
"order": ""
},
{
"date": "07/11/2017",
"location": "BRIDGEVIEW, IL",
"source": [
"Federal Motor Vehicle Records"
],
"odometer": "",
"odometer_km": "",
"details": [
"Registration Event/Renewal(Leased Vehicle)"
],
"order": ""
},
{
"date": "08/16/2017",
"location": "BRIDGEVIEW, IL",
"source": [
"Federal Motor Vehicle Records"
],
"odometer": "",
"odometer_km": "",
"details": [
"Registration Event/Renewal(Leased Vehicle)"
],
"order": ""
},
{
"date": "06/21/2018",
"location": "MIDWEST REGION",
"source": [
"Auto Auction"
],
"odometer": "44,625",
"odometer_km": "71,801",
"details": [
"Reported at Auto Auction"
],
"order": ""
},
{
"date": "06/25/2018",
"location": "MIDWEST REGION",
"source": [
"Auto Auction"
],
"odometer": "44,625",
"odometer_km": "71,801",
"details": [
"Auction Announced as Fleet/Lease(COLOR REPORTED AS BLACK)"
],
"order": ""
},
{
"date": "07/06/2018",
"location": "BRIDGEVIEW, IL",
"source": [
"Federal Motor Vehicle Records"
],
"odometer": "",
"odometer_km": "",
"details": [
"Registration Event/Renewal(Leased Vehicle)"
],
"order": ""
},
{
"date": "10/16/2018",
"location": "",
"source": [
"Jaguar Land Rover of Schaumburg"
],
"odometer": "",
"odometer_km": "",
"details": [
"Multiple Point Vehicle Inspection\nVehicle Detailed\nSuspension Serviced\nPromotional Service Performed"
],
"order": ""
},
{
"date": "11/14/2018",
"location": "CHICAGO, IL",
"source": [
"Federal Motor Vehicle Records"
],
"odometer": "",
"odometer_km": "",
"details": [
"Registration Event/Renewal(Leased Vehicle)\nLivery Use"
],
"order": ""
},
{
"date": "11/29/2018",
"location": "CRYSTAL LAKE, IL",
"source": [
"Independent Repair Center"
],
"odometer": "48,703",
"odometer_km": "78,363",
"details": [
"Tires or Wheels Service Performed"
],
"order": ""
},
{
"date": "12/28/2018",
"location": "IL",
"source": [
"Federal Motor Vehicle Records"
],
"odometer": "",
"odometer_km": "",
"details": [
"Livery Use"
],
"order": ""
},
{
"date": "03/26/2019",
"location": "IL",
"source": [
"Auto Auction"
],
"odometer": "50,193",
"odometer_km": "80,760",
"details": [
"Reported at Auto Auction"
],
"order": ""
},
{
"date": "03/29/2019",
"location": "BARRINGTON, IL",
"source": [
"Federal Motor Vehicle Records"
],
"odometer": "",
"odometer_km": "",
"details": [
"Vehicle in Dealer Inventory"
],
"order": ""
},
{
"date": "04/18/2019",
"location": "COUNTRY CLUB HILLS, IL",
"source": [
"Federal Motor Vehicle Records"
],
"odometer": "",
"odometer_km": "",
"details": [
"Registration Event/Renewal"
],
"order": ""
},
{
"date": "04/26/2019",
"location": "COUNTRY CLUB HILLS, IL",
"source": [
"Federal Motor Vehicle Records"
],
"odometer": "50,189 †",
"odometer_km": "80,754",
"details": [
"Title(Lien Reported)"
],
"order": ""
},
{
"date": "01/11/2020",
"location": "IL",
"source": [
"Auto Insurance Source"
],
"odometer": "",
"odometer_km": "",
"details": [
"Reported as Insurance Loss - Vehicle Sold by Insurer. Claim Paid to Insured\nVehicle Loss Caused by Collision"
],
"order": ""
},
{
"date": "01/11/2020",
"location": "IL",
"source": [
"Police Report"
],
"odometer": "",
"odometer_km": "",
"details": [
"Accident Reported(Report #:20-00072)\nAir Bag Deployed\nVehicle Was Towed"
],
"order": ""
},
{
"date": "03/06/2020",
"location": "BLOOMINGTON, IL",
"source": [
"Federal Motor Vehicle Records"
],
"odometer": "",
"odometer_km": "",
"details": [
"Title\nRebuilt/Rebuildable\nSalvage\nVehicle Titled/Registered to an Insurance Company"
],
"order": ""
},
{
"date": "04/10/2020",
"location": "Chicago South (IL)",
"source": [
"Auction"
],
"odometer": "69,473",
"odometer_km": "111,782",
"details": [
"SALE STATUS: Sold",
"PRICE: $14,900",
"PRIMARY DAMAGE: Front end",
"SECONDARY DAMAGE: N/A",
"VEHICLE EXPORTED TO N/A"
]
},
{
"date": "05/16/2020",
"location": "JACKSONVILLE, FL",
"source": [
"Independent Source"
],
"odometer": "",
"odometer_km": "",
"details": [
"Vehicle Exported TO UNITED ARAB EMIRATES"
],
"order": ""
}
]
},
"auctions": [
{
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],
"auction_market_value": {
"lot": "1-28679430",
"auction_price": "$14,900",
"auction_date": "04/10/2020",
"auction_type": "N/A",
"auction_status": "Sold",
"sale_method": "",
"auction_name": "",
"price_range": "",
"average_price": "",
"weighted_average_price": "",
"common_price": "",
"median_price": "",
"estimated_repair_cost": "$40,472",
"estimated_retail_value": "",
"avg_estimated_retail_value": "N/A",
"damage_ratio": "N/A",
"primary_damage": "Front end",
"secondary_damage": "N/A",
"final_bid": "",
"estimated_winning_bid": "N/A",
"delivery_charges": "",
"title_state_and_type": "SC",
"title_description": "N/A",
"auction_frequency": "N/A",
"keys": "yes",
"engine_starts": "yes",
"runs_drives": "yes",
"start_code": "",
"odometer": "69,473 mi (111,806 km)",
"seller": "",
"seller_type": "No information",
"location": "Chicago South (IL)",
"buyer_country": "N/A",
"documents": "",
"loss": ""
},
"sales_listing": [
{
"date": "04/10/2020",
"notes": "Sold $14,900",
"type": "",
"sale_date": "",
"sale_ended": "",
"price": "",
"start_drive": "",
"condition": "",
"condition_report": "",
"bid": "",
"sale_status": "",
"salvage": "",
"odometer": "",
"odometer_status": "",
"title": "",
"repair_cost": "",
"loss_type": "",
"damage": "",
"city": "",
"state": ""
}
]
}
],
"vehicle_usage_verification": {
"titles": [
"Type",
"Status"
],
"data": [
{
"text": "Fleet vehicle",
"status": "records found"
},
{
"text": "Lease records",
"status": "records found"
},
{
"text": "Livery",
"status": "records found"
}
]
},
"checks": {
"titles": [
"3 record(s) found",
"Title and Damage Checks"
],
"data": [
{
"status": "records found",
"text": "Salvage brand"
},
{
"status": "records found",
"text": "Rebuilt or rebuildable brand"
},
{
"status": "records found",
"text": "Auction brand"
}
]
},
"sales_listing_history": {
"data": [
{
"vin": "",
"date": "",
"sale_date": "04/17/20",
"type": "Auction",
"sale_status": "On Minimum Bid",
"description": "",
"year": "",
"make": "",
"model": "",
"trim": "",
"drivetrain": "4x4 w/rear wheel drv",
"transmission": "Automatic",
"fuel": "Gas",
"cylinders": "5.0L 8 (8 cyl)",
"engine": "",
"vehicle_type": "4dr spor",
"doors": "",
"fuel_capacity": "",
"interior_color": "",
"exterior_color": "Black",
"interior_condition": "",
"exterior_condition": "",
"condition": "",
"primary_damage": "",
"secondary_damage": "",
"manufactured_in": "",
"phone": "",
"email": "",
"dealer": {
"name": "-",
"address": "",
"city": "",
"state": "",
"zip": "",
"phone": "",
"website": "",
"latitude": "",
"longitude": ""
},
"seller_type": "",
"seller_name": "",
"seller_country": "United States",
"seller_city": "Chicago heights",
"seller_state": "IL",
"address": "IL - Chicago heights (60411 5546)",
"seller_zip": "60411",
"meter": "",
"current": "",
"meter_unit": "",
"price": {
"price": "",
"retail_value": "52,707",
"repair_cost": "40,472",
"currency": "USD"
},
"odometer": "69,473",
"odometer_km": "111,805",
"notes": "",
"fair_market_value": {
"min": "",
"max": ""
},
"sale_document": "",
"accident_records": "",
"title_record": "",
"owner_record": "",
"features": [],
"interior_features": [],
"exterior_features": [],
"safety": [],
"technology": [],
"other": [],
"mechanical": [],
"vhr_preview": [],
"keys": "",
"airbags": "",
"reduced_price": "",
"is_hot": "",
"money_back_guarantee": "",
"monster_ad": "",
"special_offer": "",
"newly_listed": "",
"last_updated": "",
"images": []
}
]
},
"accident_records": {
"titles": [
"Accident Number",
"Date of Accident",
"Location"
],
"data": [
{
"no": 1,
"date": "01/11/2020",
"location": "IL"
}
]
},
"damage_verification": {
"titles": [
"1 record(s) found",
"Issue Verification"
],
"data": [
{
"status": "records found",
"details": "Damaged or major damage incident record"
}
]
},
"vehicle_checks": {
"titles": [
"3 record(s) found",
"Event Verification"
],
"data": [
{
"status": "records found",
"details": "Insurance loss record"
},
{
"status": "records found",
"details": "Titled to an insurance company record"
},
{
"status": "records found",
"details": "Loan/lien record"
}
]
},
"mileage_records": {
"titles": [
"Date Reported",
"Status",
"Mileage",
"Other"
],
"data": [
{
"date": "07/19/2016",
"status": "records found",
"mileage": "9",
"other": "success"
},
{
"date": "08/09/2016",
"status": "records found",
"mileage": "25",
"other": "success"
},
{
"date": "06/15/2017",
"status": "records found",
"mileage": "23,605",
"other": "success"
},
{
"date": "06/15/2017",
"status": "records found",
"mileage": "23,605",
"other": "success"
},
{
"date": "06/27/2017",
"status": "records found",
"mileage": "23,841",
"other": "success"
},
{
"date": "06/21/2018",
"status": "records found",
"mileage": "44,625",
"other": "success"
},
{
"date": "06/25/2018",
"status": "records found",
"mileage": "44,625",
"other": "success"
},
{
"date": "11/29/2018",
"status": "records found",
"mileage": "48,703",
"other": "success"
},
{
"date": "03/26/2019",
"status": "records found",
"mileage": "50,193",
"other": "success"
},
{
"date": "04/26/2019",
"status": "records found",
"mileage": "50,189 †",
"other": "success"
},
{
"date": "04/10/2020",
"status": "records found",
"mileage": "69,473",
"other": "success"
}
]
},
"services": {
"titles": [
"Date of Service",
"Location",
"Source",
"Service Type",
"Mileage"
],
"data": [
{
"date": "11/29/2018",
"location": "CRYSTAL LAKE, IL",
"source": "Independent Repair Center",
"service_type": "Tires or Wheels Service Performed",
"mileage": "48,703"
}
]
},
"inspection": {
"titles": [
"Inspection Date",
"Location",
"Odometer Reading",
"Odometer Reading (KM)",
"Data Source",
"Details"
],
"data": []
},
"recalls": {
"titles": [
"Date",
"Campaign Number",
"Recall Number",
"Manufacturer",
"Component",
"Consequence",
"Remedy",
"Summary",
"Notes"
],
"data": [
{
"date": "06/24/2020",
"campaign_number": "",
"recall_number": "20V-325 / N459",
"manufacturer": "",
"component": "Safety",
"consequence": "",
"remedy": "",
"summary": "",
"notes": ""
}
]
},
"vehicle_summary": {
"titles": [
"Summary",
"Status"
],
"data": [
{
"text": "State Title Brand Reported (2)",
"status": "records found"
},
{
"text": "Accident Reported (1)",
"status": "records found"
},
{
"text": "Other Damage Reported (1)",
"status": "records found"
},
{
"text": "Other Title Brand Or Specific Event Reported (3)",
"status": "records found"
},
{
"text": "Odometer Problem(s) Reported",
"status": "no records found"
},
{
"text": "Open Recalls Reported (1)",
"status": "records found"
},
{
"text": "Service / Repair Information Reported (1)",
"status": "records found"
}
]
},
"service_records": 1,
"title_status": [
"Salvage",
"Rebuilt"
]
},
}
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Why Does Your Business Need A VIN Report API?
- Competitive Advantage: Offering vehicle history reports to your customers sets you apart from competitors. For some automotive businesses, having the ability to quickly provide trusted vehicle data can be the deciding factor for customers choosing your services over others.
- Instant Access to Vehicle Data: VIN report API allows quick & instant retrieval of data including ownership history, accident records, mileage, and more. This helps businesses to make informed decisions quickly.
- Fraud Prevention & Compliance: Insurance & finance companies may require VIN report API to ensure compliance by verifying vehicle data. It can also help prevent fraud by identifying tampered or falsified records, protecting both your business and customers.
- Builds Customer Trust: Providing detailed vehicle history reports gives customers transparency and confidence in the vehicle's condition and history, helping them make informed decisions.
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What Can You Get With a Vehicle History Report API?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Vehicle History API free to use?
We offer 15 free credits upon registration for new users. However, for comprehensive vehicle history information and advanced features, you may need to subscribe to a paid service. Get full access to the raw vehicle history data of any vehicle manufacturer and type instantly!
What vehicle types does the Vehicle History API support?
The vehicle history API supports all vehicle types. This includes cars, motorcycles, trucks, semi-trucks, trailers, RVs, campers, and more. We strive to provide the most up-to-date information available for all motor vehicle types in the United States and Canada, with records spanning from 1981 to 2024 for modern VINs (all vehicle types) and support for classic cars as well.
Do you offer custom development or integration?
Yes, our APIs can be integrated into your existing systems – mobile applications or websites. All you need to do is sign up and start your free trial. After the trial, you can our vehicle history API, VIN decoder API, and other APIs directly with your business or choose to integrate into your own systems. You can also book a demo or contact us for more information.
Can I customize vehicle reports to my business?
Yes, you can easily customize vehicle reports to your business branding. We support white labeling, which means you can rebrand and resell to your own customers. To customize, navigate to your profile and fill out the necessary fields with your business information. Register now!
How can I contact customer support for assistance?
You can reach out to our customer support team by sending an email [email protected]. Please note that response times may vary based on the number of inquiries and the severity level of the request or issue.
How does a car data API work?
A car API, such as our Vehicle History API, works by allowing businesses to call it with the VIN whenever necessary. With a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), users can retrieve detailed records about any vehicle, including vehicle specifications, ownership history, accident records, title brand records, service history, and even NMVTIS data.