What is a VinAudit VIN Lookup API?
The VinAudit VIN Lookup API provides access to the complete vehicle history data used in the VinAudit Vehicle History Report, which covers both the United States and Canada. The API provides access to a wide range of information about a vehicle’s past, including title status, odometer reading, title brand, whether it has liens, active theft and recovery records, accident and collision history, salvage records, past sale listings, and if any recalls were issued.
To access the API, an API bulk access account must be configured to include the required response parameters. Once a user has an API-enabled account, they may log in and obtain their API key. With the API key in hand, the user’s application may retrieve data through HTTPS requests to VinAudit’s API server (api.vinaudit.com).
VIN Decoder API versus VIN Lookup API?
A VIN Lookup API and a VIN decoder API are two different types of APIs that provide information about a vehicle’s identification number (VIN).
A VinAudit VIN decoder API simply decodes the VIN and provides the vehicle’s specifications such as the attributes, vehicle options, equipment details, recall information, warranties, and photos; it also allows for a “selections” request that can be used to retrieve lists of vehicles based on their year, make, model, trim, style, or ID. This type of API is useful for verifying the accuracy of a VIN or for providing basic information about a vehicle.
On the other hand, a VIN Lookup API provides more detailed information about a vehicle. This type of API can provide information such as the vehicle’s history, accident reports, ownership history, and more. A VIN Lookup API can be useful for a variety of purposes, including vehicle sales, insurance claims, and vehicle maintenance.
The VIN decoder API has two API functions available:
- Function #1: Get vehicle specifications
Get vehicle attributes, equipment, colors, recalls, warranties, photos and more by VIN, YMMT, or ID.
- Function #2: Get vehicle selections
Get a standardized list of year, make, model, trim, and style selections with names and IDs.
While the VIN Lookup API has 3 API Services available:
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What Information Can You Get from a VIN Lookup API?
Whenever you do car shopping, it is important to understand everything about a vehicle before signing on the dotted line. You can guarantee this if you familiarize yourself with a car on a deep level. This is where VIN lookup API can come in handy! Here are some car details the VIN# Lookup API can help you gain a decent understanding:
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.
What is a VinAudit Business Account?
If you want a VIN Number Lookup API on your site or app, first, you must have a VinAudit Account. The VinAudit Account is the Reseller, Affiliate, or Dealer Account of third parties with official ties to VinAudit. The VinAudit account can be used to reach out to VinAudit and utilize its resources.
VinAudit Business Solutions
As part of the business-to-business (B2B) transactions, the account can also be used by VinAudit partners when requesting vehicle data. VinAudit can also customize vehicle data in any way, shape, or form that best serves the interests of account holders. Meaning, you can have a VIN Lookup API report based on the visuals that fit the themes of your application.
You can sign up for a VinAudit Demo Account if you want to try things out with VinAudit resources or if you want to see how the VIN Lookup API, or any VinAudit APIs for what matter, works without committing your money yet. The demo can feature content that will, more or less, match VIN# Lookup API content.
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