Automotive API Profile

ClearVin – VIN & Vehicle Data API

VIN decoding, history

Discovery fit

Overview & Use Cases

VIN decoding, history

Provider

ClearVin

Typical use cases

Add vehicle history reports to dealer websites, support buyer confidence tools, power inventory listing enhancements

Key strengths

Affordable vehicle history data; fast API response; global coverage; self-serve onboarding

Limitations and watchouts

Smaller brand than CARFAX; fewer data sources; less dealer brand recognition

Developer details

Technical Profile

Protocols

rest

Authentication

api_key

Data formats

Base URL

https://api.clearvin.com

REST base path

Integration complexity

low

Endpoint summary

VIN decoding, vehicle history, accident records, title records, odometer data, total loss history

Rate limits and versioning

Rate limits: Standard rate limits; self-serve plans have fair-use throttling; volume discounts available

Versioning:

What it connects to

Coverage & Integration Fit

Systems supported

vin_decoding, vehicle_inventory

Data objects covered

Supported regions

North America

Comparable APIs

VinAudit, CARFAX, AutoCheck, DataOne Software

Implementation notes

Build support

Webhooks, Specs & Developer Tools

Webhook support

True

Webhook events

SDK and library links

Status page

Risk review

Security & Compliance

PII handling

no_pii

Security certifications

Audit logging

False

Data retention

Security notes

Standard API security with key-based authentication

Editorial signals

Directory Assessment

Editor rating

Maturity score

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