About the API:
Be able to retrieve information about any vehicle just by using its VIN number. Supporting currently the US.
The only parameter that this API receives is the VIN number to lookup. Receive an extensive list of information like manufacturer, year, transmission type, city and highway mileage, engine, and more
This API is ideal for those car sellers or resellers that want to enrich their databases with information about the vehicles they have. Just using the VIN number you will have a lot of information to work with and you can use it to enrich your marketplace.
Also, it can be used for security purposes, like checking the VIN number of the car you want to buy and comparing it with the information provided by the API.
Besides API call limitations per month, there are no other limitations.
Pass the VIN number and receive extensive information about the vehicle.
Be able to recognize its model, maker, year, engine, transmission type, and additional features.
Vin Decoding - Endpoint Features
Object | Description |
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vin |
[Required] The VIN code to lookup. |
{"VIN":"1C4NJPBB3FD398798","Manufacturer":"Chrysler Corporation LLC","Adress line 1":"800 Chrysler Dr","Adress line 2":"Auburn Hills MI 48326-2757,","Region":"North America","Country":"United States","Note":"Manufacturer builds more than 500 vehicles per year","Entered VIN":"1C4NJPBB3FD398798","Corrected VIN":"1C4NJPBB3FD398798","Squish VIN":"1C4NJPBBFD","WMI":"1C4","VIS identifier":"N\/A","VDS":"NJPBB3FD","Year identifier":"F","Serial number":"398798","VIN type":"normal","Check digit":"valid","Make":"Jeep","Model":"Patriot","Model year":"2015","Trim level":"Sport","Body style":"4 Doors SUV","Engine type":"I4","Fuel type":"Gasoline","Transmission":"6-Speed Automatic","Vehicle class":"Compact SUV","Vehicle type":"SUV","Manufactured in":"USA","Body type":"SUV","Number of doors":"4","Number of seats":"5","Displacement SI":"2360","Displacement CID":"144","Displacement Nominal":"2.4","Engine head":"DOHC","Engine valves":"16","Engine cylinders":"4","Engine aspiration":"Naturally","Engine HorsePower":"158","Engine KiloWatts":"118","Automatic gearbox":"6AT","Emission standard":"50 STATE EMISSIONS","Driveline":"FWD"}
curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/749/extended+vin+decoder+api+-+us/466/vin+decoding?vin=1C4NJPBB3FD398798' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
This endpoint will provide insights and decode motorcycle VINs that are not supported in the other endpoint.
Motorcycle VIN Decoder - Endpoint Features
Object | Description |
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vin |
[Required] VIN Number to lookup |
{"Manufacturer":"Honda Canada Inc","Adress line 1":"715 Milner Avenue","Adress line 2":"Scarborough ON M1B 2K8","Region":"North America","Country":"Canada","Note":"Manufacturer builds more than 500 vehicles per year","Model":"Civic","Make":"Honda Canada","Model year":"2019","VIN":"2HGFC2F6XKH530775"}
curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/749/extended+vin+decoder+api+-+us/3597/motorcycle+vin+decoder?vin=1HD1GN4179K318861' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
To use this endpoint you must indicate a VIN in the parameter.
For example: 1C4NJPBB3FD398798
VIN Decoder Lite - Endpoint Features
Object | Description |
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vin |
[Required] Indicates VIN |
{"vin": "2HGFC2F6XKH530775", "country": "Canada", "manufacturer": "Honda", "model": "Civic", "class": "Sedan/Saloon", "region": "North America", "wmi": "2HG", "vds": "FC2F6X", "vis": "KH530775", "year": "2019"}
curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/749/extended+vin+decoder+api+-+us/7255/vin+decoder+lite?vin=Required' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
Header | Description |
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Authorization
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[Required] Should be Bearer access_key . See "Your API Access Key" above when you are subscribed. |
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The Extended VIN Decoder API returns detailed vehicle information based on the VIN number. The main endpoint provides data such as manufacturer, model, year, engine type, transmission, and mileage. The Motorcycle VIN Decoder offers similar insights tailored for motorcycles, while the VIN Decoder Lite provides a simplified response with essential vehicle details.
Key fields in the response include VIN, Manufacturer, Make, Model, Year, Engine type, Transmission, and Vehicle class. Additional fields may include mileage, body style, and number of doors, providing comprehensive insights into the vehicle's specifications.
The response data is structured in JSON format, with key-value pairs representing various vehicle attributes. For example, a typical response includes fields like "VIN," "Manufacturer," and "Model," allowing users to easily parse and utilize the information programmatically.
The main endpoint provides extensive vehicle details, including manufacturer info, model specifications, engine characteristics, and transmission types. The Motorcycle VIN Decoder focuses on motorcycle-specific data, while the VIN Decoder Lite offers a concise summary of essential vehicle attributes.
Users can customize their requests by providing a specific VIN number as a parameter. Each endpoint is designed to decode the VIN and return relevant information, ensuring that users receive tailored data based on their input.
The data is sourced from official vehicle registration databases and manufacturer records, ensuring accuracy and reliability. The API maintains data quality through regular updates and validation checks against these trusted sources.
Common use cases include vehicle resale, inventory management for car dealerships, and pre-purchase checks for buyers. Users can enrich their databases with detailed vehicle information or verify the authenticity of a vehicle's specifications before making a purchase.
If a VIN lookup returns partial or empty results, users should verify the VIN for accuracy. In cases of unrecognized VINs, the API may not have data available. Users can implement error handling in their applications to manage such scenarios gracefully.
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