How long does onboarding take?

Technical integration often starts the same week: self-serve keys work immediately. Commercial partner terms are negotiated separately and typically finalize within one to two weeks after we align on scope.

Do you offer exclusive territories?

We do not grant broad exclusivity by default. Regional or vertical arrangements are possible when they make sense for both sides — we will discuss openly.

Can we white-label the API?

Reseller arrangements can include branded documentation and pass-through billing. Full white-label of the API surface is evaluated per partner; tell us your model in the form.

What if we only want to refer customers?

Referral partners receive a trackable introduction path and commission terms on attributed revenue. No engineering work required.

Partnership program

Automotive API partnership program

Build with carsage. Grow with us — whether you integrate our APIs into your product, resell automotive data in your region, or refer customers.

We structure commercial terms around your business, not the other way around.

Discuss partnership View API docs

No lock-in pitch · Honest fit assessment · Response in 1–2 business days

Partnership models

Pick the path closest to your business. Many partners combine models — for example, integration plus referral for services revenue.

Technology integration

Embed carsage APIs into your product — dealer software, insurance platforms, fleet tools, or marketplaces.

Best for SaaS vendors and platforms with an existing customer base.

Referral & affiliate

Introduce teams that need automotive data. We track attributed signups and discuss commission on qualifying revenue.

Best for consultants, agencies, and communities serving automotive businesses.

Reseller & distribution

Offer carsage data under your commercial terms in your region or vertical. Pricing and branding are agreed per deal.

Best for established B2B distributors with billing relationships in place.

Co-marketing

Joint content, webinars, and solution briefs when we ship integrations together. No obligation until both sides agree.

Best for partners ready to publish a joint customer story or integration guide.

What partners get

Concrete support — not vague promises. Terms vary by partnership type and volume; we spell out what applies before you commit.

Commercial terms that fit your model

Wholesale pricing, revenue share, or referral commission — structured around your volume and go-to-market, not a one-size template.

Sandbox keys for demos

Partner-tier API access for proofs of concept and sales demos, separate from production billing.

Direct partner contact

A named point of contact for integration questions, escalations, and commercial discussions — not a generic support queue.

Roadmap visibility

Early notice of new endpoints and breaking changes so you can plan releases alongside ours.

Integration collateral

OpenAPI specs, curl examples, and co-branded one-pagers we can adapt for your sales team when a deal is active.

Partner listing

With your permission, we feature integrated partners on our site and docs as the partnership matures.

Example scenarios

Illustrative use cases — not customer logos. They show how teams typically embed carsage data in real products.

Dealer inventory software

Situation: A DMS vendor wants VIN decode on every vehicle added to stock.

Outcome: Their customers enrich listings automatically; the vendor bills a bundled data package or passes through usage.

Insurance underwriting tool

Situation: An MGA needs recalls, safety ratings, and stolen checks in one API layer.

Outcome: Underwriters see vehicle risk signals inside their existing workflow without managing multiple data vendors.

Fleet compliance platform

Situation: A logistics SaaS decodes thousands of VINs monthly for maintenance and recall alerts.

Outcome: Batch decode and webhooks on Scale-tier economics, with partner pricing for their enterprise fleet accounts.

Regional marketplace

Situation: A classifieds site in a specific market wants structured make/model data on private listings.

Outcome: Plate-to-VIN and decode reduce bad listings; the marketplace differentiates on data quality.

How it works

1
Tell us about your business
Share your product, audience, and what kind of partnership you have in mind.
2
Align on fit and terms
We respond within one to two business days with questions, a call if helpful, and a draft commercial outline.
3
Integrate and go live
Use sandbox keys for POCs, then production keys under agreed pricing. We support launch and iterate from usage data.

Start the conversation

Tell us about your product and goals. We will follow up with honest feedback on fit and next steps — including when self-serve signup is a better path.

Prefer email? General contact & support

Partnership FAQ

No fixed minimum. We look at strategic fit, integration depth, and realistic volume — a focused niche integration can be as valuable as high throughput.

Not ready for a partnership?

Most developers integrate on their own — self-serve keys, transparent pricing, and docs are available today.

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