VIN Decoder API

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VIN Decoder API

Our VIN Decoder API provides a robust and reliable way to extract granular vehicle data from a Vehicle Identification Number. It supports major global manufacturers and provides accurate decoding for passenger cars, trucks, and SUVs.
GET

Authentication

All API requests require an API key to be included in the x-api-key header.

Endpoint

GET /vin-decoder

Parameters

NameTypeRequired
vinstringRequired

Code Examples

Sample Response

JSON Response
{
  "data": {
    "vin": "1FM5K7D84DGA65208",
    "engine": {
      "model": "Ti-VCT",
      "cylinders": "6",
      "fuel_type": "Gasoline",
      "engine_size_l": "3.5",
      "engine_size_cc": "3500.0"
    },
    "vehicle": {
      "make": "Ford",
      "trim": "XLT",
      "year": "2013",
      "doors": "4",
      "model": "Explorer",
      "body_style": "Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)",
      "vehicle_type": "MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)",
      "vehicle_category": "Passenger Car"
    },
    "drivetrain": {
      "type": "FWD/Front-Wheel Drive",
      "transmission": ""
    },
    "identifiers": {
      "vds": "5K7D84",
      "vis": "DGA65208",
      "wmi": "1FM"
    },
    "manufacturing": {
      "city": "Chicago",
      "state": "Illinois",
      "company": "Chicago Assembly",
      "country": "United States (Usa)",
      "manufacturer": "FORD MOTOR COMPANY"
    }
  },
  "status": "success"
}

Understanding the VIN

A Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a unique 17-character code used by the automotive industry to identify individual motor vehicles.

Our API decodes the WMI (World Manufacturer Identifier), VDS (Vehicle Descriptor Section), and VIS (Vehicle Identifier Section) to provide a complete vehicle profile.

Data Accuracy

TorqueNode aggregates data from multiple official sources, including NHTSA and manufacturer databases, ensuring the highest level of accuracy for vehicles manufactured after 1981.

Common Use Cases

Inventory Management: Automatically populate vehicle details in your DMS or CRM.

Insurance Underwriting: Verify vehicle safety features and engine specifications.

Marketplace Integration: Provide transparency to buyers by displaying accurate vehicle specs.

VIN Decoder API Documentation | TorqueNode