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CarAPI.dev provides a free REST API for vehicle data, including makes, models, trims, and specifications. · CarAPI.dev · APIs & integration

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Overview

CarAPI.dev offers a simple REST API for retrieving vehicle makes, models, and specifications, with 100 free requests per month to all endpoints.

Good fit

Use CarAPI.dev when you need basic vehicle data for apps, forms, or prototypes with low to moderate API usage.

  • prototyping
  • student projects
  • indie apps
  • open source tools

Not a fit

Avoid if you need more than 100 requests/month for free, or guaranteed uptime for production-critical automotive services.

  • enterprise production
  • high-traffic apps
  • advanced automotive analytics
Quickstart · 5 steps
  1. Sign up for a free CarAPI.dev account.
  2. Obtain your API key from the dashboard.
  3. Read the API documentation for endpoint details.
  4. Make your first API request using your key.
  5. Integrate API responses into your application.

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