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The Modern Infrastructure
for Automotive Data

We offer 10+ intelligent automotive APIs designed for fast, secure, and scalable access to mobility data. Built for developers crafting the next generation of transport apps.

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Developer Experience

Integrate in minutes, not months.

Our RESTful architecture is built on standard web protocols. With detailed documentation, typed responses, and universal cURL compatibility, bridging the gap between vehicle data and your application code takes just a few lines.

  • RESTful JSON APIs with predictable structures
  • Automatic request authentication via Bearer tokens
  • No complex SDKs required to get started
curl --location "https://api.torquenode.com/vin-decoder?vin=3FA6P0G73KR245148" \ --header "x-api-key: your-api-key"// Immediate Response{"status": "success","data": {"vin": "1FM5K7D84DGA65208","vehicle": {"year": "2013","make": "Ford","model": "Explorer","trim": "XLT","vehicle_type": "MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)","vehicle_category": "Passenger Car","body_style": "Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)","doors": "4"},"identifiers": {"wmi": "1FM","vds": "5K7D84","vis": "DGA65208"},"engine": {"model": "Ti-VCT","cylinders": "6","fuel_type": "Gasoline","engine_size_l": "3.5","engine_size_cc": "3500.0"},"drivetrain": {"type": "FWD/Front-Wheel Drive","transmission": ""},"manufacturing": {"manufacturer": "FORD MOTOR COMPANY","company": "Chicago Assembly","city": "Chicago","state": "Illinois","country": "United States (Usa)"}}}

Powerful APIs for Specific Needs

Everything you need to build the next generation of automotive tools, from basic decoding to comprehensive history reports.

VIN Decode

Instantly decode any 17-character VIN to retrieve comprehensive specs, make, model, and year data.

License Plate lookup

Convert US license plates to verified VINs and vehicle details instantly with high accuracy.

Vehicle History

Access complete timeline of ownership, accidents, title status, and historical records.

Maintenance

Get manufacturer-recommended service schedules and maintenance requirements by mileage or time.

Recalls

Check for open and historical safety recalls issued by NHTSA and vehicle manufacturers.

VIN Validation

Verify the authenticity and structural format of a VIN before processing downstream.

Market Value

Retrieve real-time estimated market valuations based on vehicle condition, mileage, and region.

VRM Look up

Identify vehicle registration marks and retrieve technical data, engine details, and regional variants.

Enterprise-Grade Infrastructure

Built from the ground up for strict compliance, extreme resiliency, and millisecond responses.

99.99% Uptime SLA

Highly available load balancing and redundant data centers ensure your mission-critical applications never fail.

Authoritative Data Sourcing

Our nodes query directly against NHTSA and NMVTIS, ensuring the data you present is perfectly accurate and legally sound.

Strict Data Privacy

No PII logging. End-to-end encryption. SOC2 and GDPR compliant architecture for the peace of mind your compliance team demands.

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is the VIN decoding data?

Our VIN decoder accesses direct manufacturing records and NHTSA databases to ensure 99.9% accuracy on year, make, model, trim, and standard equipment.

What is your API uptime guarantee?

We guarantee a 99.99% uptime SLA. Our infrastructure is globally distributed utilizing edge nodes to ensure sub-100ms latency worldwide.

Do you support bulk vehicle history lookups?

Yes, our enterprise tier supports batch processing for thousands of VINs concurrently. Contact our sales team to discuss high-volume access.

How do you source your license plate data?

We aggregate data from DMV registries across 50 US states, continually verified against insurance and state compliance databases for the highest match rate.