Is CarSpecs API down?
Current status, daily uptime history and troubleshooting for the CarSpecs API (Vehicle).
No, CarSpecs is up
CarSpecs answered our last daily check (Nov 15, 2026, 13:58 UTC) in 1405 ms with HTTP 200.
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CarSpecs API uptime history
- Uptime
- 100% of 10 checks
- Last check
- Nov 15, 2026, 13:58 UTC
- Response
- 1405 ms · HTTP 200
- Last up
- Now
We check CarSpecs's listed URL (https://carspecsapi.com/docs) once a day. History started when CarSpecs was first checked, so new entries show fewer than 30 days.
CarSpecs API not working for you?
- CarSpecs needs an API key. A 401 or 403 usually means a missing, expired or mis-sent credential: check whether it belongs in a header or the query string.
- A 429 response means you're being rate-limited. Slow down, cache responses, and respect any Retry-After header.
- CarSpecs doesn't send CORS headers, so browsers block calls made directly from a web page. Call it from your server instead.
- If it works from one network but not another, check firewalls, VPNs and regional blocks.
- Check the provider's documentation, status page or social accounts for planned maintenance or a changed endpoint.
Vehicle APIs up at their last check
- 1
BoltPatternHQ API
Online · 1007 msVehicle wheel fitment, bolt pattern (PCD), offset, and center bore specifications.
- No API key needed
- 100% uptime (30 days)
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS - 2
ProblemsByVin API
Online · 1062 msOwner complaints, recalls and failure-mileage statistics by vehicle make, model and year.
- No API key needed
- 100% uptime (30 days)
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS - 3
NHTSA Edge VIN Decoder API
Online · 1115 msDecode US VINs offline from the NHTSA vPIC dataset, served from edge locations.
- No API key needed
- 100% uptime (30 days)
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS - 4
Bike Reliability API
Online · 1888 msUK motorcycle reliability ranked by first-time MOT pass rates.
- No API key needed
- 100% uptime (30 days)
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS - 5
TransparentCars API
Online · 1521 msFair-price valuation and yearly road tax (IUC) for used cars in Portugal.
- No API key needed
- 100% uptime (30 days)
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS
CarSpecs API status FAQ
Is CarSpecs API down right now?
CarSpecs answered our last daily check (Nov 15, 2026, 13:58 UTC) in 1405 ms with HTTP 200. This page also runs a live check from our server when you open it, so you can see whether CarSpecs is responding at this moment.
How do you check whether CarSpecs API is up?
Once a day our checker requests CarSpecs's listed URL (https://carspecsapi.com/docs) and records whether it answers within 15 seconds. Answers like 401 (needs a key), 403 (blocks bots) or 429 (rate-limited) count as up, because the server responded. The listed URL is often the documentation page, so an API endpoint can occasionally fail while its docs stay up.
How reliable is CarSpecs API?
CarSpecs answered 100% of our last 10 daily checks. Above 99% is excellent for a free API; below 95% means you should cache responses and keep a fallback ready.
What can I use if CarSpecs API is down?
Free Vehicle APIs that were up at their last check include BoltPatternHQ, ProblemsByVin, NHTSA Edge VIN Decoder. See the full list of CarSpecs alternatives for a comparison.
Why does CarSpecs API work for others but not for me?
CarSpecs needs an API key. A 401 or 403 usually means a missing, expired or mis-sent credential: check whether it belongs in a header or the query string. A 429 response means you're being rate-limited. Slow down, cache responses, and respect any Retry-After header. CarSpecs doesn't send CORS headers, so browsers block calls made directly from a web page. Call it from your server instead.