# Auto.dev API Documentation > Comprehensive automotive data APIs for VIN decoding, specifications, retail vehicle listings, pricing, recalls, and more. Trusted by developers worldwide. Auto.dev provides a unified API gateway at `https://api.auto.dev` with consistent response structures and extensive automotive data coverage. All APIs include service discovery, user context, and standardized error handling. ## Core Documentation - [Getting Started](https://docs.auto.dev/getting-started): Complete setup guide and authentication - [API Reference](https://docs.auto.dev/api-reference): Unified API gateway overview with service discovery ## Vehicle Data APIs ## Optional - [Getting Started](https://docs.auto.dev/v1/getting-started): Get up and running with Auto.dev API v1 in minutes - [Overview](https://docs.auto.dev/v1): Original Auto.dev API with comprehensive vehicle data - [CLI, MCP & SDK](https://docs.auto.dev/v2/cli-mcp-sdk): Install and use the Auto.dev command-line tool, MCP server for AI agents, and JavaScript/TypeScript SDK - [Examples](https://docs.auto.dev/v2/examples): Practical code examples and integration patterns for Auto.dev APIs - [Getting Started](https://docs.auto.dev/v2/getting-started): Get up and running with Auto.dev APIs in minutes - [Overview](https://docs.auto.dev/v2): Comprehensive automotive data APIs for developers - [MCP Quickstart](https://docs.auto.dev/v2/mcp-quickstart): Connect any MCP client to auto.dev — Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, and more - [Autosuggest](https://docs.auto.dev/v1/reference/autosuggest): Provides intelligent type-ahead suggestions for vehicle makes and models based on search input - [Cities](https://docs.auto.dev/v1/reference/cities): Retrieve comprehensive city data organized by state for location-based queries and geographic analysis - [Reference](https://docs.auto.dev/v1/reference): Complete reference for Auto.dev API v1 endpoints - [Vehicle Listings](https://docs.auto.dev/v1/reference/listings): Access comprehensive vehicle inventory listings with pricing, photos, and dealer information from various marketplaces - [Models](https://docs.auto.dev/v1/reference/models): Returns a comprehensive list of vehicle makes and their corresponding models available in the Auto.dev database - [Plate to VIN](https://docs.auto.dev/v1/reference/plate-to-vin): Convert a US license plate number to its corresponding Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) with basic vehicle information - [Vehicle Intelligence](https://docs.auto.dev/v1/reference/vehicle-intelligence): Retrieve pricing history, sales data, market intelligence, and analytics for specific vehicles using VIN - [VIN Decode](https://docs.auto.dev/v1/reference/vin-decode): Decode a 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to retrieve comprehensive vehicle specifications and manufacturing details - [ZIP Lookup](https://docs.auto.dev/v1/reference/zip-lookup): Convert ZIP codes to detailed location data including coordinates, city, state, and market information - [API Products](https://docs.auto.dev/v2/products): Unified API gateway with consistent response structure and service discovery - [Interest Rates API](https://docs.auto.dev/v2/products/interest-rates): Current auto loan interest rates and financing options based on vehicle and borrower profile - [OEM Build Data API](https://docs.auto.dev/v2/products/oem-build-data): Retrieve complete vehicle build information including trim, colors, options, and MSRP data, or browse the year/make/model catalog - [Open Recalls API](https://docs.auto.dev/v2/products/open-recalls): Access only active, unresolved vehicle recalls requiring immediate attention or repair - [Plate-to-VIN API](https://docs.auto.dev/v2/products/plate-to-vin): Convert US license plates to VIN numbers and retrieve comprehensive vehicle information - [Specifications API](https://docs.auto.dev/v2/products/specifications): Comprehensive vehicle specifications including engine details, features, measurements, and options by VIN - [Taxes & Fees API](https://docs.auto.dev/v2/products/taxes-fees): Calculate all applicable taxes and fees for vehicle sales based on VIN, location, and transaction details - [Total Cost of Ownership API](https://docs.auto.dev/v2/products/total-cost-ownership): Comprehensive 5-year vehicle ownership cost analysis including depreciation, fuel, and maintenance - [Vehicle Listings API](https://docs.auto.dev/v2/products/vehicle-listings): Access millions of active vehicle listings with real-time pricing and availability - [Vehicle Payments API](https://docs.auto.dev/v2/products/vehicle-payments): Detailed vehicle financing calculations including loan payments, taxes, fees, and total cost breakdown - [Vehicle Photos API](https://docs.auto.dev/v2/products/vehicle-photos): High-quality vehicle images and photo galleries for listings and inventory - [Vehicle Recalls API](https://docs.auto.dev/v2/products/vehicle-recalls): Access NHTSA vehicle recall data including safety notices, remediation steps, and compliance information - [Global VIN Decode API](https://docs.auto.dev/v2/products/vin-decode): Decode any global VIN to access comprehensive vehicle data and specifications - [Calculate Taxes & Fees](https://docs.auto.dev/v2/reference/calculateTaxesAndFees): Documentation - [Get Vehicle Payment Calculations](https://docs.auto.dev/v2/reference/calculateVehiclePayments): Documentation - [Convert License Plate to VIN](https://docs.auto.dev/v2/reference/convertPlateToVin): Documentation - [Decode VIN](https://docs.auto.dev/v2/reference/decodeVin): Documentation - [Error Codes](https://docs.auto.dev/v2/reference/errors): Complete catalog of API error responses, status codes, and error types - [Get Interest Rates](https://docs.auto.dev/v2/reference/getInterestRates): Documentation - [Get OEM Build Data](https://docs.auto.dev/v2/reference/getOemBuildData): Documentation - [Get Open Recalls](https://docs.auto.dev/v2/reference/getOpenRecalls): Documentation - [Get Total Cost of Ownership](https://docs.auto.dev/v2/reference/getTotalCostOfOwnership): Documentation - [Get Vehicle Listing by VIN](https://docs.auto.dev/v2/reference/getVehicleListingByVin): Documentation - [Get Vehicle Photos](https://docs.auto.dev/v2/reference/getVehiclePhotos): Documentation - [Get Vehicle Recalls](https://docs.auto.dev/v2/reference/getVehicleRecalls): Documentation - [Get Vehicle Specifications](https://docs.auto.dev/v2/reference/getVehicleSpecifications): Documentation - [Reference](https://docs.auto.dev/v2/reference): Auto.dev v2 endpoints. Test all endpoints directly in your browser. - [Search Vehicle Listings](https://docs.auto.dev/v2/reference/searchVehicleListings): Documentation