NHTSA vPICDecode a VIN into manufacturer, model, model year and basic vehicle attributes.
Free public API · No key · Batch maximum 50 VINs · Traffic controls apply
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Use a hosted VIN decoding API for a small automotive project.
What you can use it for
Use a hosted VIN decoding API for a small automotive project.
- Use a hosted VIN decoding API for a small automotive project.
Workflow coverage and comparison notes
Replaces only the basic VIN decoding slice of Vehicle Databases. Not title, theft, salvage, finance, auction or insurance history, valuation, full OEM equipment or certified vehicle reports.
Before you switch
API key/account required. Only Global VIN Decode, Vehicle Listings and Vehicle Photos are included in Free; specifications, recalls, ownership costs, OEM build, plate-to-VIN and taxes are excluded. Growth and Scale are paid subscriptions plus data fees, and their seven-day trial is separate. No paid API or server is required within Free; your application hosting can cost extra. Replaces only the basic VIN decoding slice of Vehicle Databases. Not title, theft, salvage, finance, auction or insurance history, valuation, full OEM equipment or certified vehicle reports.
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