Vehicle
No authHTTPSCORS
Vehicle
CarSpecs API
Not rated yet · Be the first to rate itCar specs for 70,000+ trims since 1945 (make, model, generation, trim) and a VIN decoder.
CarSpecs API is a free Vehicle API that requires apiKey authentication, is served over HTTPS and does not support CORS, so it should be called from a server.
- Authentication
- apiKey
- HTTPS
- Yes
- CORS
- No
- Category
- Vehicle
- Uptime (30 days)
- 100%
Visit documentation ↗carspecsapi.com
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About CarSpecsAPI
Reference for the CarSpecsAPI REST API: authentication, makes, models, generations, trims, trim specs, VIN decoding, database download and errors.
- Provider
- CarSpecsAPI
- Website
- carspecsapi.com ↗
Details from carspecsapi.com.
Key facts
- 100% uptime (30 days)
- HTTPS
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CarSpecs API FAQ
Who provides the CarSpecs API?
The CarSpecs API is provided by CarSpecsAPI (carspecsapi.com). Reference for the CarSpecsAPI REST API: authentication, makes, models, generations, trims, trim specs, VIN decoding, database download and errors.
Is the CarSpecs API free?
Yes. The CarSpecs API is listed in the Vehicle category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.
Does the CarSpecs API require an API key?
Yes. The CarSpecs API uses apiKey authentication, so you need to register for credentials before making requests.
Can I call the CarSpecs API from the browser?
Not directly. The CarSpecs API does not allow CORS, so call it from a server, serverless function or proxy instead of front-end JavaScript.
Does the CarSpecs API support HTTPS?
Yes. The CarSpecs API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.
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