Car data application programming interface (API) enables interactions between a vehicle application and other applications or platforms. Such APIs can contain vehicle identification numbers (VINs), manufacturing details, vehicle specifications, prices, and numerous other data points.
One important use case for car data APIs is servicing and repair. Before car data APIs, repair shops used to have collections of repair manuals that were updated with every new model. Now, mechanics get this information from the car database using the VIN or YMM (Year Make Model). Car data API provides a list of possible repairs, spare part numbers and other servicing information.
Different API-based data set exchanges are becoming increasingly important for digital mobility services. Using car data APIs, service providers can retrieve information about vehicles’ location, mileage, fuel consumption, and other indications without human intervention. This helps reduce operational costs and reach a frictionless customer experience.
Synonym(s):
- Autodata API
- Automotive API
- Car API
- Vehicle API
