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Product API

Trusted vehicle data for cars and other vehicles.

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Opening Definition

This is the opening definition for Product API.

It can have as much or as little text as is required. 

Numbers Band

5

Endpoints

49 OEMs

Coverage

100+ per VIN

Factory Codes

200m+

Vehicles in operation

Endpoints

Data ProviderEndpointDescriptionAverage Latency
CartellVIN Decoder
N/A
EzyvinOE VIN Lookup (Europe)Returns OE sourced vehicle details from a VIN including engine, transmission, trim level, interior and exterior colour.
2706 ms
One Auto APIOE Build DecodeDetailed OE Build Decode from a VIN, covering 27 manufacturers in multiple markets.
1576 ms
One Auto APIOE Build Sheet (Europe) from VINFactory build sheet data for option identification and marketing, parts ordering and risk management - with European coverage.
441 ms
One Auto APIOE Build Sheet (Global) from VINFactory build sheet data for option identification and marketing, parts ordering and risk management - with global coverage.
37 ms

Sample Responses

Cartell - VIN Decoder
Ezyvin - OE VIN Lookup (Europe)
One Auto API - OE Build Decode
One Auto API - OE Build Sheet (Europe) from VIN
One Auto API - OE Build Sheet (Global) from VIN
{
  "success": true,
  "result": {
    "manufacturer_desc": "MINI",
    "model_range_desc": "HATCH",
    "model_desc": "COOPER CLASSIC",
    "derivative_desc": "1.5 COOPER CLASSIC HATCHBACK 3dr PETROL MANUAL",
    "body_type_desc": "HATCHBACK",
    "fuel_type_desc": "PETROL",
    "transmission_desc": "MANUAL",
    "manufactured_year": 2020
  },
  "error": "If there is an error the message would go here"
}
{
  "success": true,
  "result": {
    "vehicle_identification_number": "ABCDE123456F78910",
    "oem_vehicle_desc": "BMW X1 (E84) xDrive 20 d",
    "vehicle_desc": "BMW X1 xDrive 20 d",
    "manufacturer_desc": "BMW",
    "oem_model_range_desc": "X1 (E84)",
    "oem_derivative_desc": "xDrive 20 d",
    "oem_model_year": 2013,
    "manufactured_year": 2012,
    "oem_body_type_desc": "SUV",
    "oem_fuel_type_desc": "Diesel",
    "oem_engine_desc": "N47 D20 C",
    "oem_transmission_type_desc": "automatic",
    "oem_drivetrain_desc": "All-wheel drive",
    "power_bhp": 184,
    "power_kw": 135,
    "oem_colour_desc": "Mineral-weiss metallic (A96)",
    "oem_interior_trim_desc": "Leather",
    "date_last_updated": "2025-09-23"
  },
  "error": "If there is an error the message would go here"
}
{
  "success": true,
  "result": {
    "vehicle_identification_number": "ABCDE123456F78910",
    "manufacturer_desc": "Buick",
    "model_range_desc": "Encore",
    "model_desc": "Buick Encore 1.4T AMT(6-speed) Preferred 2020",
    "oem_series_desc": "E1",
    "oem_production_code": "wyxyzpjgj",
    "oem_body_type_desc": "SUV",
    "oem_power_value": 103,
    "oem_fuel_type_desc": "Petrol",
    "oem_engine_size_litres": 1.4,
    "oem_drive_side": "LHD",
    "manufactured_date": "2020-05-08",
    "oem_colour_desc": "Midnight Black Pearlescent",
    "oem_interior_trim_desc": "INTERIOR TRIM CONFIG #14",
    "oem_engine_desc": "ENGINE GAS, 4 CYL, 1.4L, MFI, DOHC, TURBO, VVT, ALUM, GME",
    "oem_transmission_type_desc": "Automatic",
    "oem_drivetrain_desc": "FWD",
    "options": [
      {
        "factory_code": "AKK",
        "factory_desc": "WINDSHIELD STYLE ACOUSTIC PVB"
      }
    ]
  }
}
{
  "success": true,
  "result": {
    "manufactured_date": "2015-03-19",
    "delivered_date": "2020-03-01",
    "oem_colour_desc": "Metallic mythical black (0E)",
    "oem_interior_trim_desc": "Soul (black) (QF)",
    "oem_engine_desc": "CULB (D64 : 4-cylinder SI engine 2.0 l/132 kW (16V) turbo FSI homog. base engine T4U/T56/ TM2/TV2/TL6/TG6/TR6/TS6/TD6/TM6/T06/TD3)",
    "oem_transmission_type_desc": "PUZ (G1D : 7-speed automatic transmission for four-wheel drive vehicle)",
    "oem_drivetrain_desc": "All-wheel drive",
    "oem_wheel_desc": "20 Inch Wheel",
    "options": [
      {
        "factory_code": "123456",
        "factory_desc": "ADDITIONAL AIR CONDITIONING",
        "additional_desc": "Without Additional Air Conditioning"
      },
      {
        "factory_code": "234567",
        "factory_desc": "WIFI",
        "additional_desc": "Without Wifi"
      }
    ]
  },
  "error": "If there is an error the message would go here"
}
{
  "success": true,
  "result": {
    "manufacturer_desc": "Mini",
    "model_desc": "Cooper Classic",
    "derivative_desc": "1.5 Cooper Classic Hatchback 3dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (136 ps)",
    "manufactured_date": "2020-01-01",
    "options": [
      {
        "factory_code": "1AB",
        "factory_desc": "12Volt Socket in Front Centre Console"
      }
    ]
  },
  "error": "If there is an error the message would go here"
}

Who uses this endpoint?

Aftermarket / Parts

Auction / Remarketing

Claims Management Co

Consumer Website or App

Finance - Provider

Marketing Services

Salvage Co

Software - Provider

Vehicle Buying

Insurance - Assessor

Data Providers

Cartell

Ezyvin

One Auto API

Pricing Line

Pricing starts from as little as 3p (4c) per request.   Click here to view pricing and compatibility by market. 

FAQ

We provide global coverage for most manufacturers through the OE Build Sheet (Global) endpoint, with additional coverage for further brands for Europe.

Yes, this is allowed.

Caching for future use, or to build competing data products is not permitted.

Which markets are covered?

We provide global coverage for most manufacturers through the OE Build Sheet (Global) endpoint, with additional coverage for further brands for Europe.

Can I use the data in vehicle reports?

Yes, this is allowed.

Can I cache the results for future use?

Caching for future use, or to build competing data products is not permitted.

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