REST API for Vehicle Data

Vehicle data for developers

Oil specs, engine data, fuel economy, safety ratings, warranty info, maintenance schedules, parts, recalls, TSBs, and more for 35,000+ vehicles.

Example Request
curl -H "X-API-Key: vda_your_key_here" \
  "https://api.vehicle-finder.com/v1/vehicles?year=2024&make=Toyota&model=Camry"

{
  "data": {
    "id": 4521,
    "year": 2024,
    "make": "Toyota",
    "model": "Camry",
    "trim": "LE",
    "engine": "2.5L 4-Cylinder"
  }
}
35,000+
Vehicles Covered
1.3M+
Technical Service Bulletins
800K+
Consumer Complaints
30
API Endpoint Categories

Everything you need

Comprehensive vehicle data from trusted sources, normalized and ready to use.

🔧

Oil Change Data

Viscosity, capacity, filters, and drain bolt specs for every vehicle.

📋

Maintenance Schedules

Manufacturer-recommended service intervals by mileage and time.

🚨

Safety Recalls

NHTSA recall campaigns with descriptions, consequences, and remedies.

🔍

VIN Decoding

Decode any VIN to year, make, model, engine, body type, plant, and more.

⚙️

Diagnostic Codes

DTC lookup with descriptions, urgency levels, and repair cost estimates.

📄

Technical Bulletins

TSBs from manufacturers covering known issues and fixes.

💬

Consumer Complaints

NHTSA complaints with crash, fire, and injury data per vehicle.

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Torque Specs

Lug nut, drain bolt, and spark plug torque in ft-lbs and Nm.

🚛

Towing & Payload

Max towing, payload, GVWR, and hitch class for trucks and SUVs.

💰

Service Cost Estimates

Repair and maintenance costs by region with parts and labor breakdowns.

🏎️

Engine Specs

HP, torque, displacement, aspiration, valve config, engine codes, and internals.

Fuel Economy

EPA MPG ratings — city, highway, combined — with annual fuel cost estimates.

Safety Ratings

NHTSA crash test scores — frontal, side, rollover — with star ratings.

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Warranty Info

Factory warranty coverage — basic, powertrain, corrosion, roadside, and battery.

🎨

Paint Codes

OEM paint codes, color names, color groups, types, and hex values by vehicle.

📊

Reliability Scores

0-100 reliability rating based on NHTSA complaint severity, crashes, and fires.

💵

Vehicle Valuation

Estimated trade-in, private party, and retail values based on MSRP and depreciation.

🔮

Maintenance Predictor

Input mileage, get what's overdue, due now, and upcoming based on manufacturer schedule.

🧮

Total Cost of Ownership

5-year cost projections: fuel, maintenance, depreciation, and insurance combined.

🏋️

Towing Calculator

Check if a vehicle can tow your load with remaining capacity and safety warnings.

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Similar Vehicles

Find comparable alternatives by year, price range, and vehicle class.

🌿

Emissions Data

CO2 per mile, annual emissions, smog ratings, and greenhouse gas scores.

📸

Vehicle Images

Photos by angle and color — front, rear, side, interior, engine bay views.

How it works

From signup to production in minutes.

1

Sign up for free

Create an account and get your API key in 30 seconds. No credit card required.

2

Make API calls

Use your key to query any endpoint. Standard REST with JSON responses.

3

Build your product

Integrate vehicle data into your app, fleet tool, or service.

Built for

Whether you manage a fleet or build car apps, we have you covered.

Fleet Management

Track maintenance schedules and recall status across your entire fleet. Get proactive alerts for upcoming service intervals.

Auto Repair Shops

Look up oil specs, parts, and TSBs while the vehicle is in the bay. Speed up estimates with accurate data.

Car Apps & Marketplaces

Enrich vehicle listings with detailed specs, recall history, and maintenance data. Build trust with buyers.

Simple pricing

Start free. Upgrade as you grow.

Free

$0 / month

500 / month requests

  • Vehicle lookup
  • VIN decoding
  • Makes & models
Get Started

Starter

$29 / month

10,000 / month requests

  • Everything in Free
  • Oil & fluid specs
  • Parts & maintenance
  • Torque specs
  • Engine specs & fuel economy
  • Recalls & DTC lookup
Start Free Trial

Pro

$99 / month

100,000 / month requests

  • Everything in Starter
  • 1.3M+ TSBs & diagnostics
  • Complaints & common problems
  • Towing & service costs
  • Safety ratings & warranty
  • Priority support
Start Free Trial

Ready to get started?

Get your free API key and start making requests in under a minute. No credit card required.