Vehicle Data
VIN, plates, recalls & specs
Decode VINs (140+ fields), Dutch plate lookup, UK MOT inspection history, safety recalls (US/Canada), complaints, fuel economy, NCAP ratings, manufacturer brands, vehicle specs, fuel prices, and safety investigations. Data from NHTSA, RDW, DVSA, Transport Canada, and FuelEconomy.gov.
Decode a 17-character Vehicle Identification Number to get make, model, year, engine type, body class, transmission, safety features, plant info, and 140+ data fields.
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $TOOLROUTER_API_KEY" \
-d '{
"tool": "vehicle-data",
"skill": "decode_vin",
"input": {
"vin": "1HGCM82633A004352"
}
}' \
https://api.toolrouter.com/v1/tools/callIdentify any vehicle manufacturer worldwide from the first 3 characters of a VIN (World Manufacturer Identifier). Works for vehicles from any country — not limited to the US market.
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $TOOLROUTER_API_KEY" \
-d '{
"tool": "vehicle-data",
"skill": "decode_wmi",
"input": {
"wmi": "1HG"
}
}' \
https://api.toolrouter.com/v1/tools/callLook up a vehicle by license plate number. Returns make, model, colour, engine, fuel type, registration details, and more. Currently supports Netherlands (RDW).
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $TOOLROUTER_API_KEY" \
-d '{
"tool": "vehicle-data",
"skill": "plate_lookup",
"input": {
"plate": "AB895P",
"country": "nl"
}
}' \
https://api.toolrouter.com/v1/tools/callGet full MOT inspection history for a UK vehicle by registration plate. Returns every test date, pass/fail result, mileage, expiry date, advisory notes, failure reasons, and minor defects.
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $TOOLROUTER_API_KEY" \
-d '{
"tool": "vehicle-data",
"skill": "inspection_history",
"input": {
"plate": "AB12CDE",
"country": "uk"
}
}' \
https://api.toolrouter.com/v1/tools/callFind available vehicle models for a given make and optional model year. When make is omitted or list_all_makes is true, returns all known vehicle makes. Also returns vehicle types for the make.
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $TOOLROUTER_API_KEY" \
-d '{
"tool": "vehicle-data",
"skill": "search_models",
"input": {
"make": "Honda"
}
}' \
https://api.toolrouter.com/v1/tools/callSearch safety recalls for a vehicle by make, model, and year. Supports US (NHTSA) and Canada (Transport Canada). Returns recall campaigns, affected components, and remedy information.
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $TOOLROUTER_API_KEY" \
-d '{
"tool": "vehicle-data",
"skill": "check_recalls",
"input": {
"make": "Honda",
"model": "CR-V",
"year": 2020
}
}' \
https://api.toolrouter.com/v1/tools/callSearch consumer complaints for a specific vehicle by make, model, and year. Returns reported problems, crash and injury counts, and affected components. Supports optional date filtering. US market only.
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $TOOLROUTER_API_KEY" \
-d '{
"tool": "vehicle-data",
"skill": "check_complaints",
"input": {
"make": "Ford",
"model": "Explorer",
"year": 2021
}
}' \
https://api.toolrouter.com/v1/tools/callLook up EPA fuel economy ratings for a vehicle by make, model, and year. Returns city, highway, and combined MPG for each available trim and engine configuration. US market only.
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $TOOLROUTER_API_KEY" \
-d '{
"tool": "vehicle-data",
"skill": "fuel_economy",
"input": {
"make": "Toyota",
"model": "Corolla",
"year": 2024
}
}' \
https://api.toolrouter.com/v1/tools/callGet NCAP crash test star ratings for a vehicle by make, model, and year. Returns overall rating (1-5 stars), frontal, side, side pole, and rollover ratings per variant. US market only.
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $TOOLROUTER_API_KEY" \
-d '{
"tool": "vehicle-data",
"skill": "safety_ratings",
"input": {
"make": "Toyota",
"model": "Camry",
"year": 2024
}
}' \
https://api.toolrouter.com/v1/tools/callFind all vehicle brands and makes under a parent manufacturer. For example, Volkswagen Group produces Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Lamborghini, Bentley, and more.
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $TOOLROUTER_API_KEY" \
-d '{
"tool": "vehicle-data",
"skill": "manufacturer_brands",
"input": {
"manufacturer": "Volkswagen"
}
}' \
https://api.toolrouter.com/v1/tools/callGet physical dimensions and weight for a vehicle by make, model, and year. Returns overall length, width, height, wheelbase, curb weight, and track width in metric units.
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $TOOLROUTER_API_KEY" \
-d '{
"tool": "vehicle-data",
"skill": "vehicle_specs",
"input": {
"year": 2014,
"make": "Toyota",
"model": "Corolla"
}
}' \
https://api.toolrouter.com/v1/tools/callGet current US national average fuel prices for all fuel types including regular, midgrade, premium gasoline, diesel, E85 ethanol, electricity ($/kWh), CNG, and LPG.
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $TOOLROUTER_API_KEY" \
-d '{
"tool": "vehicle-data",
"skill": "fuel_prices",
"input": {}
}' \
https://api.toolrouter.com/v1/tools/callSearch active and closed NHTSA safety investigations for a vehicle by make, model, and year. Returns investigation number, type, subject, status (open/closed), opening date, and description.
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $TOOLROUTER_API_KEY" \
-d '{
"tool": "vehicle-data",
"skill": "check_investigations",
"input": {
"make": "Tesla",
"model": "Model 3",
"year": 2022
}
}' \
https://api.toolrouter.com/v1/tools/callQuick Start
claude mcp add --transport stdio \
--env TOOLROUTER_API_KEY=YOUR_API_KEY \
toolrouter -- npx -y toolrouter-mcpcurl -H "Authorization: Bearer $TOOLROUTER_API_KEY" \
-d '{"tool":"vehicle-data","skill":"decode_vin","input":{}}' \
https://api.toolrouter.com/v1/tools/callFrequently Asked Questions
What do I get from a VIN decode?
`decode_vin` returns the core vehicle record plus 140+ decoded fields, including make, model, model year, engine, body class, transmission, safety features, and plant info. If the VIN is ambiguous, adding a `model_year` hint can help narrow the result.
Can it look up a license plate instead of a VIN?
Yes. `plate_lookup` works for Dutch plates and returns registration details such as make, model, fuel type, engine specs, colour, and APK inspection status.
Can I check recalls or complaints on a specific vehicle?
Use `check_recalls` for US and Canada safety recalls, and `check_complaints` for US consumer complaints with crash, injury, and component details.
Does it also cover fuel economy, specs, and safety ratings?
Yes. `fuel_economy` returns EPA MPG and annual fuel cost, `vehicle_specs` covers dimensions and weight, and `safety_ratings` shows NCAP star ratings by variant.