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VIN Build Data API

The VIN Build Data API provides access to VIN-specific build and configuration data derived from historical market, dealer inventory, and OEM listing datasets. Access requires an API-enabled account and a unique API key issued by VinAudit. This API key authenticates your application and authorizes requests to VinAudit’s API servers.

GET

https://builddata.vinaudit.com/v1/builddata

Request Parameters

Parameter

key

required

Example

YOUR_API_KEY_HERE

Description

Your VinAudit API key

Parameter

format

optional

Example

VA_DEMO_KEY

Description

Your VinAudit API key

Parameter

vin

optional

Example

3GCUKREC2EG538866

Description

Search build-related vehicle data for a specific Vehicle Identification Number

Parameter	Description	Example
keyrequired	Your VinAudit API key	YOUR_API_KEY_HERE
formatoptional	Your VinAudit API key	VA_DEMO_KEY
vinoptional	Search build-related vehicle data for a specific Vehicle Identification Number	3GCUKREC2EG538866

Response Attributes

Field

success

Type

boolean

Description

Whether vehicle specifications data exists

Field

vin

Type

string

Description

Vehicle Identification Number associated with the request

Field

attributes

Type

object

Description

VIN-specific vehicle attributes and configuration details

Field

equipment

Type

array

Description

Installed equipment and option-related vehicle data

Field

packages

Type

array

Description

Vehicle package and trim-related information

Field

msrp

Type

object

Description

Interior and exterior color-related vehicle data

Field

error

Type

string

Description

Error code when no valid response is available

Field	Description	Type
success	Whether vehicle specifications data exists	boolean
vin	Vehicle Identification Number associated with the request	string
attributes	VIN-specific vehicle attributes and configuration details	object
equipment	Installed equipment and option-related vehicle data	array
packages	Vehicle package and trim-related information	array
msrp	Interior and exterior color-related vehicle data	object
error	Error code when no valid response is available	string

Example Request

HTTP

GET https://builddata.vinaudit.com/v1/builddata
?key=YOUR_API_KEY
&vin=3GCUKREC2EG538866
&format=json

Example Response

JSON

{
  "success": true,
  "vin": "3GCUKREC2EG538866",
  "attributes": {
    "year": "2014",
    "make": "Chevrolet",
    "model": "Silverado 1500",
    "trim": "LT",
    "engine": "5.3L V8",
    "drivetrain": "4WD",
    "transmission": "Automatic"
  },
  "equipment": [
    {
      "group": "Interior Features",
      "name": "Leather Seats"
    }
  ],
  "packages": [
    {
      "name": "LT Premium Package"
    }
  ],
  "colors": {
    "exterior": "Black",
    "interior": "Jet Black"
  },
  "msrp": {
    "base": "$42,000",
    "options": "$3,500",
    "delivery": "$1,195"
  }
}

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