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Top VIN Decoder API Options for the USA: Which Provider Is Right for Your Business?

A VIN Decoder API is often the first vehicle data service a startup, marketplace, insurance platform, finance provider or AI agent needs to integrate.  At a basic level, a VIN decoder converts a 17-character vehicle identification number into structured data such as make, model, model year, body style, engine type and manufacturing information. But not all VIN decode services are equal. Some are free but limited.  Some are low cost with limited data and restrictions Read more…

By One Auto API, ago

Using AI to Integrate with Public APIs: Opportunities, Risks, and Best Practices

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how developers interact with software systems. One of the most powerful emerging patterns is using AI models – particularly large language models (LLMs) -to integrate with public APIs. Instead of writing rigid, pre-defined code for every interaction, developers can now rely on AI to dynamically interpret user intent, map it to API operations, and orchestrate workflows across multiple services. This shift dramatically accelerates development and unlocks new user experiences. However, Read more…

By One Auto API, ago
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Market Insight:  The Hidden Risk to Dealers of Safety Recalls

Outstanding safety recalls remain an underestimated risk in the used vehicle supply chain.  For dealers, overlooking recall status can have serious financial, legal, and reputational consequences—many of which only emerge after stock has already been purchased or sold. Buying Stock That Can’t Be Resold One of the most immediate risks arises at the point of acquisition. If a dealer purchases a vehicle with an outstanding safety recall, that vehicle may not be legally resold until Read more…

By One Auto API, ago

Market Insight: Post-Budget reflections — certainty returns for consumers, with headwinds on the horizon

The biggest story for the automotive sector isn’t a single policy line — it’s that the Budget is now done. Markets dislike uncertainty, and consumers dislike it even more. With the Chancellor’s announcements out in the open, households can finally make decisions with a clearer view of their near-term disposable income. That matters because car buying is confidence-led: when people feel unsure about what they’ll have left at the end of the month, they delay Read more…

By One Auto API, ago
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Market Insight: Why Digital Service History holds the key to unlocking transparency and better returns in the used car market

“Digital Service History is redefining how vehicles are valued, marketed, and sold — building trust and improving returns across the entire ecosystem.” In the automotive market, digital service history is becoming essential to transparency and performance. For years, maintenance records were scattered across paper booklets or brand-specific systems, making it hard to prove a vehicle’s true history. Now, with verified manufacturer data accessible through modern API infrastructure, the industry can finally start to unlock that Read more…

By One Auto API, ago

Market Insight: FCA Consultation on Motor Finance Redress – Balancing Fairness, Data, and Practicality

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently launched its consultation on a proposed motor finance redress scheme, which could see affected customers receive average compensation of around £700 each.  The initiative aims to address concerns around unfair commission practices in historic motor finance agreements—an issue that has drawn significant public and regulatory attention. The Core Criteria The proposed scheme will apply to motor finance agreements that meet any of the following criteria: Under the FCA’s plans Read more…

By One Auto API, ago

Market Insight: HMRC update underscores the complexity of EV running costs 

HMRC has apologised after making a mistake in calculating the new advisory electricity rate for public charging, effective from September 1. The new rate of 14ppm,  originally announced as 12ppm, has been calculated using the Zapmap public charging price index monthly published figure for slow or fast chargers (charging speed less than 50 kilowatts) uprated with the latest estimate of electricity prices from the Office for National Statistics, and is based on an average electrical Read more…

By One Auto API, ago

Market Insight: Chinese Brands Disrupt, Supply Challenges Mount – an automotive balancing act

Significant shifts are underway in the new car market. May registration data showed Chinese brands doubling their market share across Europe—from 2.9% to 5.9%. MG has overtaken Fiat in volume with a 30% increase, while BYD, with an even steeper percentage gain, matched Tesla for May volume after outselling them in April. This surge presents a direct challenge to established brands fighting to retain share, and it carries major implications for future used vehicle supply. Read more…

By One Auto API, ago
Automotive Data Fusion

Market Insight: Unlocking the Power of Automotive Data Fusion

In the modern automotive ecosystem, data is abundant—but often fragmented and lacking in completeness.  Every touchpoint, from initial registration to the end of a vehicle’s life, generates critical information – and also requires it.  Yet, the true value of that data only emerges when it’s brought together in a meaningful, structured way. This is where automotive data fusion comes into play—and in this month’s Market Insight, CEO Mark Fretwell explains why it’s at the heart Read more…

By One Auto API, ago

The 15 Best Automotive Data Platforms in 2025

In today’s automotive sector, data is the competitive edge. Whether you’re building the next vehicle pricing tool, vehicle history report, streamlining underwriting decisions, or promoting EV adoption, having the right data—delivered fast and efficiently—is crucial. But with so many data providers in the ecosystem, which ones are truly essential? We’ve compiled a list of the 15 top automotive data platforms in 2025 to highlight what each does best, from vehicle valuations and provenance data to Read more…

By One Auto API, ago
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