VIN Decoder API

Get unlimited access to our VIN decode API. Our VIN decoder API offers a cost-effective and seamless integration of our VIN decoding database into your products, services, or solutions. We break the VIN number to provide you with extensive data points related to the vehicle's manufacturing details. This includes essential information like the vehicle's year, make, model, trim level, technical VIN specs, and standard features embrassing up to 150 parameters. Our vehicle database covers North American (U.S. and Canada) VIN codes for automobiles, SUVs, pickup trucks, heavy- and medium-duty trucks, and motorcycles, spanning from 1981 to 2023, with daily updates to ensure accuracy and relevance.

Authorization

You will need to use email and password to get the access token using this URL:
POST https://www.clearvin.com/rest/vendor/login
Request must be from a registered IP address.
The payload should be:
{
    "email" : “[email protected]”,
    "password": "11111111"
}
Response
ELEMENTDESCRIPTIONFORMAT
statusStates whether the request was handled successfully, or ended with an errorString error or ok
messageContains details about the result if status is errorString
tokenJSON web token. The token expires in 300 minutesString


If email and password are correct the token will be returned response with token as follows:
{
    "status": "ok",
    "token": " I6MTgxLCJpYXQiOjE1MDk1NTg4MTksIm4cCI6MTUwOTU1OTQxOX0.ACV0t3UyHXs0"
}


Report

After you receive this token you can use it to access reports using this URL:
GET https://www.clearvin.com/rest/vendor/report?vin=5UXFA13544LU21050
To use this endpoint, you need to provide HTTP header with the supplied token as follows:
Authorization: Bearer I6MTgxLCJpYXQiOjE1MDk1NTg4MTksIm4cCI6MTUwOTU1OTQxOX0.ACV0t3UyHXs0
Response
ELEMENTDESCRIPTIONTYPE
statusStates whether the request was handled successfully, or ended with an errorString error or ok
messageContains details about the result if status is errorString
Report idContains current report idString
Report vinRequested vinString
Report reportContains full information about the vehicleJSON object

You can also receive reports in html view by using URL like this:
GET https://www.clearvin.com/rest/vendor/report?vin=5UXFA13544LU21050&format=html
And provide next HTTP headers:
Authorization: Bearer I6MTgxLCJpYXQiOjE1MDk1NTg4MTksIm4cCI6MTUwOTU1OTQxOX0.ACV0t3UyHXs0
Content-Type: text/html


Auth success

Request
curl -X POST \
    https://www.clearvin.com/rest/vendor/login \
    -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
    -d '{
        "email": "[email protected]",
        "password": "yourpassword"
}
Response success
{
    "status": "ok",
    "token": "I6MTgxLCJpYXQiOjE1MDk1NTg4MTksIm4cCI6MTUwOTU1OTQxOX0.ACV0t3UyHXs0"
}
Response error
{
    "status": "error",
    "message": "Wrong username or password"
}

Report

Request
curl - X GET\ 'https://www.clearvin.com/rest/vendor/report?vin=WBAFR7C57CC811956'\ -
    H 'Authorization: Bearer I6MTgxLCJpYXQiOjE1MDk1NTg4MTksIm4cCI6MTUwOTU1OTQxOX0.ACV0t3UyHXs0'\ -
    H 'Content-Type: application/json'
Response success
{
    "status": "ok",
    "result": {
        "id": "3646F9E2",
        "vin": "5FNYF4H52BB038147",
        "report": {
            "decoder": {
                  "vin": "5FNYF4H52BB038147",
                  "make": "Honda",
                  "msrp": "$35,595 USD",
                  "trim": "EX-L 4WD 5-Spd AT",
                  "year": "2011",
                  "depth": "",
                  "model": "Pilot",
                  "style": "SPORT UTILITY 4-DR",
                  "tires": "245/65R17",
                  "width": "78.50 in.",
                  "4WdAwd": "Std.",
                  "engine": "3.5L V6 SOHC 24V",
                  "height": "72.70 in.",
                  "length": "190.90 in.",
                  "madeIn": "UNITED STATES",
                  "invoice": "",
                  "cargoNet": "N/A",
                  "cdPlayer": "Std.",
                  "extended": true,
                  "fuelTank": "21.00 gallon",
                  "absBrakes": "Std.",
                  "amFmRadio": "Std.",
                  "cdChanger": "Std.",
                  "driveline": "4WD",
                  "dvdPlayer": "N/A",
                  "fogLights": "Std.",
                  "rearWiper": "Std.",
                  "skidPlate": "N/A",
                  "subwoofer": "Std.",
                  "trackRear": "67.50 in.",
                  "wheelbase": "109.20 in.",
                  "tachometer": "Std.",
                  "trackFront": "67.70 in.",
                  "alloyWheels": "Std.",
                  "cargoLength": "",
                  "cargoVolume": "18.00 cu.ft.",
                  "cityMileage": "16 miles/gallon",
                  "firstAidKit": "N/A",
                  "frontAirDam": "Std.",
                  "leatherSeat": "Std.",
                  "maximumGvwr": "6096 lbs",
                  "rearHipRoom": "56.90 in.",
                  "rearLegroom": "38.50 in.",
                  "rearSpoiler": "N/A",
                  "steelWheels": "N/A",
                  "widthAtWall": "",
                  "chromeWheels": "N/A",
                  "driverAirbag": "Std.",
                  "frontHipRoom": "58.60 in.",
                  "frontLegroom": "41.40 in.",
                  "interiorTrim": "Beige Leather Interior | Black Leather Interior | Gray Leather Interior",
                  "keylessEntry": "Std.",
                  "powerSunroof": "Std.",
                  "powerWindows": "Std.",
                  "rearHeadroom": "39.80 in.",
                  "removableTop": "N/A",
                  "runFlatTires": "N/A",
                  "rustDistance": "Unlimited mile",
                  "rustDuration": "60 month",
                  "splashGuards": "Std.",
                  "standardGvwr": "6096 lbs",
                  "steeringType": "R&P",
                  "tiltSteering": "Std.",
                  "tripComputer": "Std.",
                  "basicDistance": "36,000 mile",
                  "basicDuration": "36 month",
                  "cruiseControl": "Std.",
                  "exteriorColor": "Alabaster Silver Metallic | Bali Blue Pearl | Crystal Black Pearl | Dark Cherry Pearl | Mocha Metallic | Polished Metal Metallic | Taffeta White",
                  "frontHeadroom": "39.30 in.",
                  "manualSunroof": "Std.",
                  "maximumTowing": "4500 lbs",
                  "navigationAid": "N/A",
                  "powerTrunkLid": "N/A",
                  "rearBrakeType": "Disc",
                  "runningBoards": "Opt.",
                  "cargoAreaCover": "Opt.",
                  "cassettePlayer": "N/A",
                  "frontBrakeType": "Disc",
                  "highwayMileage": "22 miles/gallon",
                  "intervalWipers": "Std.",
                  "maximumPayload": "1552 lbs",
                  "powerDoorLocks": "Std.",
                  "rearSpringType": "Coil",
                  "rearSuspension": "Ind",
                  "remoteIgnition": "N/A",
                  "standardTowing": "4500 lbs",
                  "airConditioning": "Std.",
                  "antiBrakeSystem": "4-Wheel ABS",
                  "deepTintedGlass": "Std.",
                  "frontCooledSeat": "N/A",
                  "frontHeatedSeat": "Std.",
                  "frontSideAirbag": "Std.",
                  "frontSpringType": "Coil",
                  "frontSuspension": "Ind",
                  "genuineWoodTrim": "N/A",
                  "groundClearance": "8.00 in.",
                  "optionalSeating": "",
                  "passengerAirbag": "Std.",
                  "passengerVolume": "152.70 cu.ft.",
                  "standardPayload": "1552 lbs",
                  "standardSeating": "8",
                  "tractionControl": "Std.",
                  "turningDiameter": "38.60 in.",
                  "curbWeightManual": "",
                  "rearShoulderRoom": "62.20 in.",
                  "telematicsSystem": "N/A",
                  "towHitchReceiver": "Std.",
                  "transmissionLong": "5-Speed Automatic",
                  "vehicleAntiTheft": "Std.",
                  "widthAtWheelwell": "",
                  "cargoAreaTiedowns": "Std.",
                  "destinationCharge": "$780 USD",
                  "frontShoulderRoom": "61.50 in.",
                  "fullSizeSpareTire": "N/A",
                  "rainSensingWipers": "N/A",
                  "transmissionShort": "5A",
                  "viNqueryVehicleId": "40831",
                  "powertrainDistance": "60,000 mile",
                  "powertrainDuration": "60 month",
                  "rearWindowDefogger": "Std.",
                  "tiltSteeringColumn": "Std.",
                  "automaticHeadlights": "Std.",
                  "curbWeightAutomatic": "4544 lbs",
                  "frontSplitBenchSeat": "N/A",
                  "heatedSteeringWheel": "N/A",
                  "lockingDifferential": "N/A",
                  "pickupTruckBedLiner": "N/A",
                  "productionSeqNumber": "038147",
                  "secondRowHeatedSeat": "N/A",
                  "secondRowSideAirbag": "N/A",
                  "tirePressureMonitor": "Std.",
                  "trunkAntiTrapDevice": "N/A",
                  "adjustableFootPedals": "N/A",
                  "childSafetyDoorLocks": "Std.",
                  "daytimeRunningLights": "Std.",
                  "electronicParkingAid": "Std.",
                  "frontPowerMemorySeat": "N/A",
                  "heatedExteriorMirror": "Std.",
                  "leatherSteeringWheel": "Std.",
                  "secondRowFoldingSeat": "Std.",
                  "automaticLoadLeveling": "N/A",
                  "sideHeadCurtainAirbag": "Std.",
                  "thirdRowRemovableSeat": "Std.",
                  "secondRowRemovableSeat": "Std.",
                  "secondRowSoundControls": "N/A",
                  "frontPowerLumbarSupport": "Std.",
                  "limitedSlipDifferential": "N/A",
                  "loadBearingExteriorRack": "Opt.",
                  "powerSlidingSideVanDoor": "N/A",
                  "voiceActivatedTelephone": "N/A",
                  "pickupTruckCargoBoxLight": "N/A",
                  "telescopicSteeringColumn": "Std.",
                  "towingPreparationPackage": "N/A",
                  "electronicBrakeAssistance": "Std.",
                  "lockingPickupTruckTailgate": "N/A",
                  "glassRearWindowOnConvertible": "N/A",
                  "slidingRearPickupTruckWindow": "N/A",
                  "steeringWheelMountedControls": "Std.",
                  "windDeflectorForConvertibles": "N/A",
                  "powerAdjustableExteriorMirror": "Std.",
                  "vehicleStabilityControlSystem": "Std.",
                  "driverMultiAdjustablePowerSeat": "Std.",
                  "highIntensityDischargeHeadlights": "N/A",
                  "frontSideAirbagWithHeadProtection": "N/A",
                  "passengerMultiAdjustablePowerSeat": "Std.",
                  "secondRowMultiAdjustablePowerSeat": "N/A",
                  "electrochromicExteriorRearviewMirror": "N/A",
                  "electrochromicInteriorRearviewMirror": "Std.",
                  "secondRowSideAirbagWithHeadProtection": "N/A",
                  "separateDriverFrontPassengerClimateControls": "Std."
            }
        }
    }
}