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Vehicle-data guides, real-world use cases, and product updates

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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ADAS Safe × CarsXE

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

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ADAS Safe × CarsXE
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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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Integration Guides

Integrate the API in your stack

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Python

Introducing the Python SDK

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

Introducing the Python SDK
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Introducing the PHP SDK

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

Introducing the PHP SDK
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CarsXE CLI

Introducing the CarsXE CLI

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

Introducing the CarsXE CLI
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How VIN Decoding Reveals Flood Damage
VIN decodingAugust 18, 2025

How VIN Decoding Reveals Flood Damage

Learn how VIN decoding helps detect hidden flood damage in vehicles, ensuring safer purchases and protecting your investment.

How VIN Decoding Reveals Flood Damage
Ultimate Guide to API Performance Metrics
API performance metricsAugust 6, 2025

Ultimate Guide to API Performance Metrics

Explore essential API performance metrics and best practices for monitoring response times, throughput, and error rates to ensure optimal application performance.

Ultimate Guide to API Performance Metrics
How Mileage Affects Car Depreciation
car depreciationAugust 5, 2025

How Mileage Affects Car Depreciation

Learn how mileage impacts car depreciation, key thresholds, and strategies to maintain your vehicle's value over time.

How Mileage Affects Car Depreciation
Year, Make, Model Data: API Integration Guide
YMM dataAugust 4, 2025

Year, Make, Model Data: API Integration Guide

Integrating Year, Make, and Model data can optimize automotive operations and enhance user experiences through effective API usage.

Year, Make, Model Data: API Integration Guide
Top Recall Data APIs for Global Compliance
recall data APIsAugust 3, 2025

Top Recall Data APIs for Global Compliance

Explore the essential features of global recall data APIs and how they enhance safety, compliance, and operational efficiency in the automotive industry.

Top Recall Data APIs for Global Compliance
How VIN Decoding Simplifies Lien Checks
VIN decodingAugust 1, 2025

How VIN Decoding Simplifies Lien Checks

VIN decoding streamlines lien checks for used cars, providing quick, accurate access to financial histories and preventing costly mistakes.

How VIN Decoding Simplifies Lien Checks
Multi-Language OCR for Vehicle Data: How It Works
multi-language OCRJuly 31, 2025

Multi-Language OCR for Vehicle Data: How It Works

Explore how multi-language OCR is revolutionizing vehicle data processing by automating text extraction from multilingual documents with precision.

Multi-Language OCR for Vehicle Data: How It Works
What Is a Vehicle Registration API?
vehicle registration APIJuly 30, 2025

What Is a Vehicle Registration API?

Explore how vehicle registration APIs streamline access to vehicle data, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs across various industries.

What Is a Vehicle Registration API?