Automotive data API
Vehicle data your business can ship today
Global VIN decode, recalls, safety, valuation, and more — one REST API, self-serve keys, and pricing that scales from your first request to production volume.
No sales call required · Setup in minutes · System status
Try a VIN decode
Demo — sample responsecurl -X GET "https://api.carsage.dev/v1/vin/decode/WP0AF2A99KS165242" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json"
Self-serve in minutes
Sign up, create an organization, and issue API keys from your dashboard — no sales call.
Transparent pricing
Pay per request or subscribe with clear overage rates. Invalid VINs are not charged.
Developer-ready
REST API, documented errors, curl examples, and OpenAPI reference.
Built for production
Rate limits by plan, Stripe billing, and a public status page.
How it works
From signup to first API call
Three steps. No integration workshop required — just your stack and an API key.
- 1
Create your account
Register in under a minute. Set up an organization for your team, keys, and billing.
Get API key → - 2
Get your API key
Generate a key in the dashboard. Copy it once — then you are ready to integrate.
API Keys → - 3
Make your first call
Send a VIN to our decode endpoint. Track usage and costs from the same dashboard.
Quick Start →
Built for every automotive workflow
Whether you run a marketplace or an insurance platform, the same API adapts to your product.
Dealer & marketplaces
Enrich inventory, capture leads, and validate listings with VIN decode and plate lookup.
Insurance & claims
VIN identity, recalls, safety ratings, and stolen checks in a single integration.
Fleet & logistics
Decode VINs at scale for maintenance scheduling, compliance, and asset tracking.
Finance & valuation
Vehicle identity and market value data for underwriting and portfolio tools.
API endpoints
Live on the product API today. More on the roadmap.
VIN Decode
Decode a VIN to year, make, model, and core vehicle attributes.
Learn more→VIN Decode Full
Extended VIN decode with additional fields beyond the basic response.
Learn more→Vehicle Recalls
Open and historical recall campaigns for a vehicle by VIN.
Learn more→Safety Ratings
Crash-test and safety rating data for a vehicle by VIN.
Learn more→Fuel Economy
EPA fuel economy ratings and related efficiency data by VIN.
Learn more→Plate-to-VIN
Look up a VIN from a license plate number.
Learn more→Market Value
Estimated market value for a vehicle by VIN.
Learn more→Stolen Vehicle Check
Check whether a vehicle has been reported stolen.
Learn more→Batch VIN Decode
Decode multiple VINs in a single request (Scale plan).
Learn more→Why teams choose carsage
Developer experience that converts to revenue
Self-serve signup, dashboard, and API keys. Integrate with curl today, ship to production tomorrow.
Start with pay-per-request. Upgrade when volume justifies included bundles and lower overage rates.
Live status, documented errors, and usage tracking in your dashboard.
Global vehicle data
NHTSA covers US vehicles only. carsage is built for multi-region products — marketplaces, insurers, and fleet tools that serve customers worldwide through one REST integration.
Compare carsage vs NHTSABuilt for AI-assisted development
Vibe coding with Cursor or Copilot? Copy-paste curl examples, OpenAPI spec, and agent prompts. Machine-readable context at /llms.txt.
Start building today
Get your API key, follow the setup guide, and make your first VIN decode call.
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