Vehicle History API — 150+ Countries, Real-Time Data
RESTful API. JSON responses. VIN decoding, history reports, title checks, and odometer verification — all in one endpoint.
What You Get From One API Call
A single request returns comprehensive vehicle data — history, specs, and verification — all in one JSON response.
{
"success": true,
"data": {
"vin": "LFMGJE720DS070251",
"brand_name": "Toyota",
"model_name": "Camry",
"year": "2019",
"engine": "2.5L",
"displacement": "2487cc",
"fuel_type": "Gasoline",
"transmission": "Automatic",
"color": "White",
"car_type": "Sedan",
"risk_assessment": "Low Risk",
"is_highrisk_vehicle": "0",
"market_price": "219800",
"used_car_price": "135000-148000"
}
}Every Endpoint Includes
- VIN decoding — make, model, year, trim, engine
- Title history — clean, salvage, rebuilt, flood, lemon
- Accident records from 150+ countries
- Odometer verification and fraud detection
- Theft records and stolen vehicle checks
- Recall status and safety notices
- Auction history and sale records
- Chinese vehicle data — unique to GlobalVIN
What Developers Build With GlobalVIN API
From dealer portals to insurance platforms — our API powers vehicle data across every industry.
Car Dealer Portals
Show vehicle history at point of sale. Integrate into your DMS or website. Instant lookup for any VIN, any country.
Single VIN lookup endpointOnline Marketplaces
Add trusted history reports to used car listings. Auto-populate specs. Increase buyer confidence and reduce returns.
Batch API + specs endpointAuto Auction Platforms
Pre-auction VIN checks at scale. Bulk API for high-volume lookups. Reduce fraud and post-auction disputes.
Bulk/batch endpointInsurance & Finance
Verify vehicle identity and condition for underwriting. Odometer fraud detection, title status checks.
History + odometer endpointLooking for a Carfax API? We're the Alternative.
Carfax does not offer a public API for third-party integration. Businesses needing vehicle history data programmatically need an alternative — and GlobalVIN is the most comprehensive option available.
| Feature | GlobalVIN API | Carfax | AutoCheck API |
|---|---|---|---|
| API Access | Yes — full public API | No public API | Limited (dealer only) |
| Countries Covered | 150+ worldwide | US & Canada only | US only |
| Chinese Vehicle Data | Yes — unique | No | No |
| White-Label Reports | Yes | No | No |
| Bulk / Batch Lookup | Yes | No | Limited |
| Response Time | < 500ms | N/A (no API) | 1–3 seconds |
| Free Trial | Yes — complimentary lookups | No | No |
| SOC-2 Compliance | Enterprise tier | Enterprise only | Available |
Simple Integration — Any Language
Copy-paste ready examples to get started in seconds.
curl -X POST "https://api.globalvin.co/v1/api/vin/basic" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"vin": "LFMGJE720DS070251"}'These are simplified examples. See the full API reference for all endpoints, parameters, and response formats.
API Pricing — Pay As You Grow
Start free. Scale when you're ready.
Developer FAQ
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