aid: car-api url: >- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/car-api/refs/heads/main/apis.yml name: Car API (carapi.app) description: >- CarAPI is a developer-friendly vehicle API and database that provides programmatic access to automotive data including makes, models, trims, bodies, engines, mileage, VIN decoding, license plate decoding, OBD-II diagnostic codes, and power sports vehicle information. The platform follows a freemium model - its public vehicle dataset is available without an account, and paid plans unlock higher daily request limits and production use. The API is REST/JSON with JWT authentication and ships with OpenAPI, Swagger, ReDoc, and Postman documentation. type: Index x-type: company position: Consumer access: 3rd-Party image: https://kinlane-productions2.s3.amazonaws.com/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg tags: - Automobiles - Automotive Data - Cars - License Plate Decoder - OBD-II - Power Sports - Vehicle API - Vehicle Specifications - Vehicles - VIN Decoder created: '2024-07-11' modified: '2026-04-23' specificationVersion: '0.19' apis: - aid: car-api:vehicle-api name: CarAPI Vehicle API description: >- The CarAPI Vehicle API provides REST/JSON access to a vehicle database covering year/make/model (1900-2026), sub-models, trims (1990-2026), bodies, engines, mileage, interior, and exterior attributes. Authentication uses JWT tokens obtained from /api/auth/login with an api_token and api_secret. The API supports pagination (up to 1000 per page), sorting, JSON filter queries with operators, and modified-since caching. Responses are available as application/json, application/ld+json, and application/hal+json. CORS is not supported; the API is intended for server-side integration. humanURL: https://carapi.app/ baseURL: https://carapi.app/api tags: - Automobiles - Vehicle API - Vehicle Specifications - Vehicles properties: - url: https://carapi.app/ type: Documentation - url: https://carapi.app/docs type: Developer - url: https://carapi.app/api type: API - url: openapi/car-api-openapi-original.yml type: OpenAPI x-features: - REST/JSON vehicle database with OpenAPI documentation - Year/make/model coverage 1900-2026 (trims 1990-2026) - JWT authentication via /api/auth/login endpoint - Pagination, sorting, and JSON filter queries with in/>=/operators - JSON, JSON-LD (application/ld+json), and HAL (application/hal+json) responses - Modified-since timestamps for cache validation - Swagger UI, ReDoc, Postman, and GitHub docs - Public dataset available without account for prototyping x-use-cases: - Vehicle dropdowns and VIN-aware forms in auto-commerce apps - Automotive marketplaces and classifieds - Fleet management and telematics dashboards - Insurance quoting and underwriting vehicle lookups - Repair shop and service advisor applications - Vehicle research and comparison tools - aid: car-api:vin-decoder-api name: CarAPI VIN Decoder API description: >- The CarAPI VIN Decoder API decodes Vehicle Identification Numbers into structured vehicle attributes including year, make, model, trim, body type, engine, transmission, and other specifications. It reuses the same JWT authentication and shares the vehicle database that backs the main Vehicle API. humanURL: https://carapi.app/features/vin-decoder-api baseURL: https://carapi.app/api tags: - Automobiles - Vehicles - VIN Decoder properties: - url: https://carapi.app/features/vin-decoder-api type: Documentation - url: https://carapi.app/docs type: Developer x-features: - VIN to year/make/model/trim decoding - Returns body, engine, transmission, and other specs - Shared JWT auth with Vehicle API - JSON/JSON-LD/HAL response formats x-use-cases: - Insurance and warranty quote flows - Used-car listing auto-population - Lienholder, title, and registration tooling - Fleet onboarding and telematics provisioning - aid: car-api:license-plate-api name: CarAPI License Plate API description: >- The CarAPI License Plate API decodes license plates into vehicle records for US, Canada, Australia, and other supported countries, returning year/make/model/trim and related specifications. humanURL: https://carapi.app/features/license-plate-api baseURL: https://carapi.app/api tags: - Automobiles - License Plate Decoder - Vehicles properties: - url: https://carapi.app/features/license-plate-api type: Documentation x-features: - License plate lookup for US, Canada, Australia, and more - Returns structured vehicle identification data - Shared JWT authentication with CarAPI x-use-cases: - Curbside appraisal and trade-in tools - Parking, tolling, and fleet enforcement - Repair estimate and service bay intake - Auto insurance quote-by-plate flows - aid: car-api:obd-code-api name: CarAPI OBD-II Code API description: >- The CarAPI OBD-II Code API provides search and lookup across more than 9,000 OBD-II diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) with code descriptions, used in vehicle diagnostics and automotive repair software. humanURL: https://carapi.app/features/obd-codes-api baseURL: https://carapi.app/api tags: - Automobiles - Diagnostics - OBD-II - Vehicles properties: - url: https://carapi.app/features/obd-codes-api type: Documentation x-features: - Searchable catalog of 9,000+ OBD-II codes - Code, description, and metadata lookup - Shared JWT authentication with CarAPI x-use-cases: - DIY mechanic and consumer diagnostics apps - Repair shop service advisor tooling - Telematics and connected-car dashboards - Training and educational tools - aid: car-api:power-sports-api name: CarAPI Power Sports API description: >- The CarAPI Power Sports API provides vehicle specifications for power sports categories such as motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, and similar motor vehicles, following the same REST/JSON conventions as the main Vehicle API. humanURL: https://carapi.app/power-sports baseURL: https://carapi.app/api tags: - ATV - Motorcycles - Power Sports - UTV - Vehicles properties: - url: https://carapi.app/power-sports type: Documentation x-features: - Motorcycle, ATV, and UTV specifications - Year/make/model coverage for power sports vehicles - Shared JWT authentication with CarAPI - JSON/JSON-LD/HAL response formats x-use-cases: - Power sports dealership and marketplace listings - Insurance quote flows for motorcycles and ATVs - Parts and accessory fitment catalogs - Fleet and rental operations for power sports vehicles common: - type: Website url: https://carapi.app/ - type: Documentation url: https://carapi.app/docs - type: API url: https://carapi.app/api - type: Pricing url: https://carapi.app/pricing - type: Features url: https://carapi.app/features - type: FAQ url: https://carapi.app/features/faq - type: Rate Limits url: https://carapi.app/docs/rate_limits/ - type: Login url: https://carapi.app/login - type: Sign Up url: https://carapi.app/register - type: Contact url: https://carapi.app/contact - type: Terms of Service url: https://carapi.app/terms-of-use - type: Privacy Policy url: https://carapi.app/privacy-policy maintainers: - FN: Kin Lane email: kin@apievangelist.com