Europe Vehicle Data API

Businesses operating across Europe need vehicle information that works across borders, but the data available is not identical in every market. One Auto API brings together a growing range of VIN-based identification, manufacturer data, electric vehicle information and imagery through a consistent integration model.

Our European coverage can support dealers, repair networks, fleets, leasing providers, marketplaces and software developers. A business may need to identify a vehicle from its VIN, understand its factory configuration, review available digital service history or add an image to an online journey. The endpoints available for each task depend on the country, vehicle and data provider.

Start with the VIN

The VIN is a useful starting point for workflows involving vehicles from multiple markets. VIN decoding can provide core identification details, while OE VIN lookups may add manufacturer-sourced information such as engine, transmission, trim and colour where supported.

Other available services include OE build data, service schedules and digital service history. These can help a dealer prepare a vehicle for sale, a service provider plan maintenance or a platform present more useful information to buyers. Results and depth of coverage vary by manufacturer and vehicle, so businesses should assess the relevant endpoint(s) for their intended use case.

Electric vehicle data can add information about range, batteries and charging to suitable car and van records. Vehicle images can help users recognise models and make listings or reports easier to explore. Our free Global Image Search offers a way to identify matching images from descriptive vehicle details;  allowing images to be integrated with every data landscape. 

Build for more than one market

A leasing platform might need consistent vehicle identification across several countries. A remarketing business may need to describe vehicles moving between markets. A consumer website may want to combine specifications, service information and images within one journey.

One Auto API helps development teams work with multiple data sources through a common API approach. Businesses can begin with the endpoints available in their first market, then extend their integration as they enter others and as our coverage expands.

Check coverage country by country

The range of data available differs by market, manufacturer, model year and provider.  Registration-based lookups are country specific,  while VIN decoding and OE data work accross multiple markets. 

For projects spanning several markets, we can help you review the data required in each one, test sample responses and plan an integration based on the available coverage. We continue to add sources and expand coverage to deepen the level of data available.