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Carfax API — Access Vehicle History Reports via API

Integrate the most trusted vehicle history data into your platform. Access comprehensive accident history, service records, and ownership details for millions of vehicles through our powerful API.

Verified Data

100% authentic records

US Coverage

All 50 states included

40B+

Vehicle Records

100K+

Data Sources

99.9%

API Uptime

50

US States

Dimensions we cover

At a Glance

SUMMARY

Branded-title flags, estimated owner count, service records and open recalls — the verdict a buyer sees before reading anything else.

Accident / Damage

ACCIDENT

Collision events with impact location, disabling damage, tow records and airbag deployment — from police reports and insurance claims across all 50 states.

Additional History

CHECKS

Seven pass/fail checks in one table — total loss, structural damage, airbag deployment, odometer, accident damage, manufacturer recall and basic warranty.

Title History

TITLE

Damage brands from state DMVs — salvage, junk, rebuilt, fire, flood, hail and lemon — alongside odometer brands and any DMV alert.

Ownership History

OWNERSHIP

Estimated owner count, personal or commercial use, states titled, length of ownership and miles driven per year.

Detailed History

TIMELINE

Every recorded event in order with date, mileage and source — sale, titling, liens, service, recalls, the accident, the write-off and any export.

Glossary

TERMS

How every term above is determined — including the thresholds that separate a salvage title from a rebuilt one, and a total loss from a repair.

A complete vehicle report

Every dimension above comes from a section of the report itself. This is a real Carfax report for a 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid — one the checks did not pass.

At a Glance

Branded-title flags, estimated owner count, service records and open recalls — the verdict a buyer sees before reading anything else.

Branded title flaggedheader and summary badges
At a Glance
Page 1
Accident / Damage
Page 1

Accident / Damage

Collision events with impact location, disabling damage, tow records and airbag deployment — from police reports and insurance claims across all 50 states.

Severe damageEvent 1 and Event 2
Additional History
Pages 1–2

Additional History

Seven pass/fail checks in one table — total loss, structural damage, airbag deployment, odometer, accident damage, manufacturer recall and basic warranty.

5 of 7 checks flaggedstitched across the break
Title History
Page 2

Title History

Damage brands checked against state DMVs — salvage, junk, rebuilt, fire, flood, hail and lemon — alongside odometer brands and any DMV alert.

Salvage · RebuiltTitle History box
Ownership History
Page 2

Ownership History

Estimated owner count, personal or commercial use, states titled, length of ownership and miles driven per year.

1-owner vehicleOwnership History table
Detailed History
Pages 2–4

Detailed History

Every recorded event in order with date, mileage and source — sale, titling, liens, service, recalls, the accident, the write-off and the export abroad.

Exported after rebuild17 events, stitched
Glossary
Pages 4–5

Glossary

How every term above is determined — including the thresholds that separate a salvage title from a rebuilt one, and a total loss from a repair.

11 terms definedstitched

How It Works

Get started with Carfax API integration in three simple steps

01

Sign Up

Create your GlobalVIN account and request Carfax API access.

02

Integrate

Use our SDKs and documentation to integrate the API into your platform.

03

Go Live

Start pulling vehicle history reports and serve your customers.

Why Choose Our Carfax API Integration?

As an official Carfax partner, we provide seamless access to the most comprehensive vehicle history database in North America. Part of the global VIN solution powering 150+ countries. See Carfax API pricing or compare with AutoCheck API.

  • Access to 40+ billion vehicle records
  • 100,000+ data sources integrated
  • Real-time API responses
  • 99.9% uptime guarantee
  • Dedicated technical support
  • Flexible pricing plans

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