CarsXE

CarsXE Startup Program · Built with CarsXE

Building on vehicle data? Year one of Pro is 25% off.

Tell us what your product does with VINs, plates or car values, and our team will take a look. Accepted startups get a code by email for 25% off their first year of annual Pro, to use at checkout.

Apply for the Startup Program

One application. No credit card. Existing CarsXE users can apply.

GET  /specsVehicle Specifications
curl -G https://api.carsxe.com/specs \
  -d key=CARSXE_API_KEY \
  -d vin=WBAFR7C57CC811956
{
  "success": true,
  "input": {
    "key": "API_KEY",
    "vin": "WBAFR7C57CC811956"
  },
  "attributes": {
    "year": "2012",
    "make": "BMW",
    "model": "5-Series",
    "trim": "535i",
    "style": "SEDAN 4-DR",
    "type": "Sedan/Saloon",
    "made_in": "GERMANY",
    "doors": "4",
    "fuel_type": "Gasoline",
    "engine": "3.0L L6 DOHC 24V",
    "engine_cylinders": "6",
    "transmission": "6-Speed Manual | 8-Speed Automatic",
    "drivetrain": "RWD"
  },
  "colors": [
    {
      "category": "Interior",
      "name": "Black Dakota Leather Interior"
    },
    {
      "category": "Exterior",
      "name": "Alpine White"
    }
  ],
  "equipment": {
    "abs_brakes": "Std.",
    "air_conditioning": "Std."
  },
  "warranties": [
    {
      "type": "Basic",
      "miles": "50,000 mile",
      "months": "48 month"
    }
  ],
  "timestamp": "2025-10-01T22:40:36.374Z"
}

Here's what you get once you're accepted

25% off your first year of annual Pro.

First year only.

Access to 21+ vehicle data endpoints, all on one API key.

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Apply once. We'll take it from there.

  1. 1

    Tell us about your product.

    What it does, who uses it and which vehicle lookups it makes. You won't need a credit card.

  2. 2

    We read it.

    Someone on our team reads every application.

  3. 3

    Use your code at checkout.

    If you're accepted, we'll email you a discount code. Enter it when you buy annual Pro.

The API key you test with in the sandbox is the same one you ship to production.

Apply for the Startup Program

Tell us what you're building

A few details about you, your company and your product. Our team reviews every application, and if you're accepted, we'll email you a code for 25% off your first year of annual Pro.

  • 25% off your first year of annual Pro
  • No credit card to apply
  • Existing CarsXE users can apply

While you wait, start building in the sandbox. You get 100 test credits, one time, and you won't need a credit card.

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Built to scale with startups as their vehicle data usage grows

Startups call CarsXE from inside their product. A VIN gets decoded at onboarding, a plate becomes a vehicle at intake, a car gets priced in the middle of a workflow. Teams build on it in:

  • Automotive SaaS
  • Fleet & Roadside Services
  • Dealers & Marketplaces
  • Repair & Service Shops
  • Lending & Insurance
  • History & Inspection Data
  • Government & Public Safety

Our team reviews every application. Existing CarsXE users are welcome to apply.

Every vehicle lookup on your roadmap, one API key

The whole catalog on one key.

VIN and plate decoding, specs, images, market value, history and recalls across 21+ public endpoints. When you add a feature, you don't add a vendor.

Pay for lookups that return data.

Failed or empty lookups don't use credits, so a bad VIN in your test set costs you nothing.

You decide what you buy.

Auto-recharge is off by default. You're only charged for more credits if you buy them or turn auto-recharge on.

Built for developers and AI agents.

Clean JSON, official SDKs, an MCP server, agent-friendly docs and /llms.txt. Your coding agent can read the docs the same way you do.

275M+vehicle records
50+countries
21+public endpoints
1,000+businesses
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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply?

Startups building vehicle data into their product, including teams already on CarsXE. Our team reviews every application.

How do I get and use the code?

Apply with the form on this page. If you're accepted, we email you a discount code. Enter it at checkout when you buy annual Pro.

What does the discount cover?

25% off your first year of annual Pro.

Does the discount renew?

No. It applies to your first year only.

Does it work on other plans or monthly billing?

No. The discount applies only to annual Pro.

I already use CarsXE. Can I apply?

Yes. Existing CarsXE users can apply.

Can we start building before we hear back?

Yes. The sandbox gives you 100 test credits, one time, with no credit card. Failed or empty lookups don't use credits. Start at carsxe.com/dashboard.

Can an AI agent build the integration?

Yes. CarsXE has an MCP server, agent-friendly docs and /llms.txt, and the API works with any AI or coding agent that can call HTTP APIs.

Your product runs on vehicle data. Start it here.

Apply once for 25% off your first year of annual Pro. No credit card needed.

Apply for the Startup Program