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Everything we're learning about VINs, plates, and building on the CarsXE API — alongside deep-dive use cases and SDK walkthroughs.

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How ADAS Safe uses CarsXE Specifications and Images APIs to document repairs, save time on every job, and power Track.

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Introducing One Time Report

An instant PDF vehicle report by VIN, plate, or YMM for a flat $5 — no CarsXE account or API key required.

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Introducing the Python SDK

Async-first VIN decoding, market value, history and recalls for any Python app.

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Introducing the PHP SDK

PHP 8.1+ client built on Guzzle for Laravel, Symfony and plain PHP apps.

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Introducing the CarsXE CLI

Query VINs, plates, market value, recalls and more straight from your terminal.

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Steps to Calculate a VIN Check Digit
VINOctober 31, 2025

Steps to Calculate a VIN Check Digit

Learn how to accurately calculate the check digit of a VIN, ensuring vehicle identification accuracy and compliance with regulations.

Steps to Calculate a VIN Check Digit
Open Source vs Paid Tools for Automotive API Testing
automotive API testingOctober 30, 2025

Open Source vs Paid Tools for Automotive API Testing

Explore the differences between open source and paid tools for automotive API testing, and find the best fit for your project's needs.

Open Source vs Paid Tools for Automotive API Testing
Common Access Control Issues in Vehicle APIs
vehicle APIsOctober 29, 2025

Common Access Control Issues in Vehicle APIs

Explore common access control issues in vehicle APIs and learn how to enhance security with effective solutions and best practices.

Common Access Control Issues in Vehicle APIs
Challenges in Identifying Similar Vehicle Models
vehicle identificationOctober 28, 2025

Challenges in Identifying Similar Vehicle Models

Identifying similar vehicle models is increasingly challenging due to overlapping designs and poor imaging. Explore AI-driven solutions to enhance accuracy.

Challenges in Identifying Similar Vehicle Models
VIN Year Codes: Complete Chart
VINOctober 27, 2025

VIN Year Codes: Complete Chart

Learn how to decode VIN year codes effectively and discover the importance of the 10th digit for accurate vehicle identification.

VIN Year Codes: Complete Chart
How to Test Secure Data Transmission in Vehicle APIs
vehicle APIsOctober 26, 2025

How to Test Secure Data Transmission in Vehicle APIs

Learn essential strategies for testing secure data transmission in vehicle APIs, focusing on encryption, authentication, compliance, and continuous monitoring.

How to Test Secure Data Transmission in Vehicle APIs
5 Steps to Build Vehicle OCR Pipelines
OCROctober 25, 2025

5 Steps to Build Vehicle OCR Pipelines

Learn how to build efficient vehicle OCR pipelines in five essential steps, from image capture to API integration and deployment.

5 Steps to Build Vehicle OCR Pipelines
How to Integrate OBD Data with Cloud Platforms
OBD dataOctober 24, 2025

How to Integrate OBD Data with Cloud Platforms

Learn how to seamlessly integrate OBD data with cloud platforms for enhanced vehicle monitoring, predictive maintenance, and fleet management.

How to Integrate OBD Data with Cloud Platforms
Regional VIN Standards: What Developers Need to Know
VIN standardsOctober 23, 2025

Regional VIN Standards: What Developers Need to Know

Explore the complexities of regional VIN standards and how developers can leverage specialized tools for accurate vehicle data processing.

Regional VIN Standards: What Developers Need to Know