The system can provide you with the basic product description of a vehicle common to vehicle history reports, including the VIN serial number, model name, trim, country of origin, engine, dimensions, fuel type, odometer reading, ownership cost, and others.

The API for VIN Lookup can also reveal title info featured on car reports to determine the current legal status of the vehicle. It also shows, among other things, incidents of theft, salvage, junk, flood damage, lemon declaration, and whether it is rebuilt or available for parts only.

VIN Lookup API can reveal details on the most recent car insurance contract, specifically the terms and conditions on how an insurer will grant protection against financial loss in case of a qualifying circumstance, such as during a serious vehicular accident or theft.

VIN Number Lookup API can expose car accidents (caused by either negligence or uncontrollable factors), which occur when vehicles crash into each other, a pedestrian, or any object, which may lead to injuries, deaths, and property damage. In addition, accidents can also negatively affect the value of a car, which may yield a lower return if an owner resold it.

The API can shed light on any instances or declarations of vehicle theft. Motor vehicle theft happens when there is an unauthorized taking of another person’s vehicle; it can be a felony subject to varying degrees of punishment depending on circumstances and the local law.

VIN Number Lookup API can check for any active lien on a car. A lien guarantees the lender can maintain a legal right to a car until the full payment of the loan. It is a kind of insurance for the lender against defaulting debtors, which means the lender can take over the vehicle if the financing option is discontinued.

VIN Lookup API can reveal if a vehicle was stored in an impound lot in the past. An impound lot is a holding place for vehicles involved in accidents or crime. Usually a police facility, but it can also be a private garage or warehouse (as in the case of insurance companies). The owner usually must pay the necessary fees and pass inspection to release their vehicle from impound.

VIN Lookup API can also confirm any export records available for vehicles made originally outside of the US but were eventually sold in or transferred to the country. Export records are vital for buyer consideration as the vehicle may abide by manufacturing standards different from those intended for the US.

The Car Lookup API can also dig up data on salvage auction transactions. A salvage auction is a process of selling a salvage-titled (or equivalent) vehicle at a public auction. It is a great way to get rid of cars that need major repairs or have been damaged beyond repair but still have some value left to be of use.

You can get the sales records for your car through the VIN Lookup API. The system will be able to tell you the dates of ownership transfer, how much it had cost buyers to complete each transaction, the VIN number, basic vehicle profile, and other relevant information that can be mined from trusted sources.

VIN Lookup API can also show real-time data on market value, which is the pricing range that a buyer is willing to pay for and the seller is willing to accept. The market value can be affected by other factors such as interest rates, taxes, and fees.

VIN Lookup API can reveal the ownership cost, which is the amount of money you will have to put into a car for as long as you own it. It includes maintenance, insurance, depreciation, taxes, repairs, and other costs associated with keeping a vehicle running while being the legal owner.