Vehicle Data API

Structured vehicle specifications, owner sentiment intelligence, and market data for 50,000+ vehicles across 9 markets.

Pricing

Free

$0/month

For evaluation only

✓200 unique records/month
✓Spec data only — no VSI
✓3 markets (UAE, Turkey, Morocco)
✓Community support

Max exposure: 200 records. Harmless.

Starter

$299/month

For apps and comparison tools

✓2,000 unique records/month
✓Full spec data
✓VSI score + badge only
✓5 markets
✓Email support

To dump 50K records = 25 months × $299 = $7,475.

Professional

$799/month

For SaaS products and marketplaces

✓10,000 unique records/month
✓Full spec + full VSI
✓Owner quotes + known issues
✓All 9 markets
✓Webhook on VSI refresh
✓Priority support

Full dump = 5 months × $799 = $3,995 + contractual risk.

Enterprise

Custom

For insurers, OEMs, and fleet operators

✓Unlimited unique records
✓Full VSI with evidence
✓Recall alerts + refresh feed
✓Bulk export — negotiated separately
✓SLA + dedicated support

Bulk export is a separate line item, priced per 1,000 records.

How Metering Works

Unique records, not calls

Fetching the same Nissan Patrol 100 times counts as 1 unique record. A new model fetched once also counts as 1. Re-fetching the same data is always free.

Monthly rolling window

Your unique record counter resets at the start of each calendar month. Check your usage anytime via the X-UniqueRecords-Used response header.

No bulk export on API

The API is designed for live lookups, not dataset downloads. Bulk data feeds are a separate product available on Enterprise plans via sales agreement.

API Endpoints

Method	Endpoint	Description	Min. Tier
GET	/api/spec/{recordId}	Get full vehicle specifications by record ID	Free+
GET	/api/vsi/{recordId}	Get Vehicle Sentiment Intelligence data	Starter+
GET	/api/search?q={query}	Search vehicles by make, model, or keyword	Free+
GET	/api/brands/{marketIso}	List all brands in a market	Free+
GET	/api/models/{marketIso}/{makeSlug}	List models for a brand in a market	Free+
GET	/api/compare?ids={id1},{id2}	Compare 2-4 vehicles side by side	Free+
POST	/api/chat	AI-powered vehicle advisor chat	Starter+
POST	/api/lead	Submit dealer or waitlist enquiry	Free+

Example Responses

Spec Endpoint (All Tiers)

GET /api/spec/toyota-land-cruiser-300-2024-ae

{
  "record_id": "toyota-land-cruiser-300-2024-ae",
  "vehicle": {
    "make": "Toyota",
    "model": "Land Cruiser",
    "variant": "300",
    "year": 2024,
    "segment": "Full-size SUV"
  },
  "powertrain": {
    "engine_type": "3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 Petrol",
    "power_ps": 415,
    "torque_nm": 650,
    "transmission": "10-Speed Automatic",
    "drivetrain": "4WD"
  },
  "price_local": "AED 289,000",
  "data_completeness_pct": 85
}

Headers:
  X-Tier: starter
  X-UniqueRecords-Used: 47
  X-UniqueRecords-Limit: 2000

VSI Endpoint — Starter Tier (Score Only)

GET /api/vsi/toyota-land-cruiser-300-2024-ae

{
  "record_id": "toyota-land-cruiser-300-2024-ae",
  "score": 91,
  "confidence": "high",
  "trend_90d": "stable",
  "tier": "Excellent",
  "badge_color": "#1A6B3A",
  "stars": 4.5,
  "_note": "Upgrade to Professional
    for full VSI data."
}

Headers:
  X-Tier: starter
  X-UniqueRecords-Used: 47
  X-UniqueRecords-Limit: 2000

Data Protection

Unique record metering prevents dataset dumping

After your monthly unique record quota is reached, the API stops responding to new record IDs it hasn't seen before. Re-fetching previously accessed records remains unlimited.

VSI data is gated intellectual property

Vehicle Sentiment Intelligence scores are 100% carwiki IP. Free tier receives no VSI data. Starter receives score and badge only. Full VSI (owner quotes, known issues, market context) requires Professional or Enterprise.

Bulk export is a separate, negotiated product

The API is built for live lookups, not dataset downloads. Bulk data feeds are available exclusively on Enterprise plans via a separate sales agreement, following the industry standard set by CarAPI, MarketCheck, and VinAudit.

Contractual protections in Terms of Service

All API access is governed by our Terms of Service which prohibit re-export, use in competing products, and systematic scraping. Technical limits slow bad actors; contractual terms create legal recourse.