Question 1

What data does this API provide?

Accepted Answer

The API provides vehicle information collected from publicly accessible Copart and IAAI listings in the USA and Canada. Available fields include specifications, photos, mileage, damage, auction dates, prices, and listing history. Coverage varies by source and vehicle.

Question 2

Can I retrieve all active vehicles, or only the last 72 hours of data?

Accepted Answer

You can retrieve the full active inventory available to your account by calling `/cars` without the optional `minutes` parameter and browsing all result pages. The 72-hour limit applies only to the optional recent-update filter, not to inventory coverage.

Question 3

Can I search by VIN or lot number?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Use `/search-vin/{vin}` for a VIN lookup or `/search-lot/{lot}/{domain}` for a source lot number. These endpoints search available active and archived listings. Set `{domain}` to `copart_com` or `iaai_com`.

Question 4

How can I keep my vehicle catalog updated?

Accepted Answer

Start by retrieving active vehicles through `/cars`. Then use the optional `minutes` filter to collect recently updated records and `/archived-lots` to identify listings that are no longer active. Process every page and periodically reconcile your catalog. Availability reflects collected data and is not guaranteed to be live.

Question 5

Is this an official API, and does access include republication rights?

Accepted Answer

No. We provide an independent, unofficial information collection service and are not affiliated with the source platforms or their trademark owners. Fees cover collection, processing, and API access. Before publicly displaying or redistributing data, we recommend obtaining appropriate rights directly from the copyright owners. API access does not grant those rights.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What data does this API provide?

Can I retrieve all active vehicles, or only the last 72 hours of data?

Can I search by VIN or lot number?

How can I keep my vehicle catalog updated?

Is this an official API, and does access include republication rights?