Salvage Intelligence

Auction Data
API

Uncover the hidden history of salvage vehicles. Retrieve detailed auction records from major houses like Copart and IAAI, including final bid prices, damage reports, and high-resolution images.

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GET /v1/auction/records

const response = await fetch('https://api.vehicledatabases.com/v1/auction/records?vin=1FMCU0G93...', {
  headers: {
    'x-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY'
  }
});
const data = await response.json();

// Response:
{
  "auction_house": "Copart",
  "sale_date": "2023-11-15",
  "final_bid": 4500,
  "title_type": "Salvage - Rebuildable",
  "damage": {
    "primary": "Front End",
    "secondary": "Side"
  },
  "images": ["https://..."]
}

Choose Your Auction Data Solution

Whether you need instant checks for a single VIN or bulk historical data for market analysis, we have the right tool.

Real-Time API

Best for dealer websites, VIN check apps, and insurance quoting tools.

Instant auction history
Includes images & damage reports
Pay-per-request pricing

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Bulk Database

Best for price prediction models, arbitrage analysis, and inventory sourcing.

100M+ historical records
Daily or weekly CSV updates
Flat monthly rate

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See What Others Miss

Standard vehicle history reports often miss auction details. We provide the raw data from the auction lane.

Bid History

Track the financial journey of a salvage car. See the final sale price, run number, and sale date for every time it crossed the block.

Damage Reports

Get specific damage codes used by auctioneers. Identify "Biohazard", "Flood", "Frame Damage", and "Vandalism" instantly.

Auction Images

A picture is worth a thousand words. Access 10+ HD photos taken at the auction yard to visually verify the condition.

Title Brands

Know exactly what kind of paper comes with the car. Identify Salvage, Rebuilt, Junk, Certificate of Destruction, and Clean titles.

Seller Information

See who sold the car. Was it an insurance company (likely a total loss), a rental agency (fleet turnover), or a private dealer?

Key Status

Don't get stuck paying for a locksmith. Our data indicates if the vehicle was sold with keys present or missing.

Technical Deep Dive

The Auction Data API aggregates data from multiple sources to provide a unified view of a vehicle's auction history.

Endpoints

GET /v1/auction/records

Get all auction records for a specific VIN.
GET /v1/auction/images

Get a list of image URLs for a specific auction record.

Authentication

Authenticate your requests using the x-api-key header. You can manage your API keys in the developer dashboard.

Data Dictionary

Field	Type	Description
auction_house	string	The name of the auction company (e.g., "Copart", "IAAI").
final_bid	integer	The winning bid amount in USD.
damage_primary	string	The main damage type reported (e.g., "Front End").
odometer	integer	The mileage reading at the time of auction.
odometer_status	string	Status of the reading: "Actual", "Not Actual", "Exempt".
seller_name	string	The entity selling the vehicle (e.g., "State Farm Insurance").

Industry Use Cases

Dealer Arbitrage

Spot undervalued cars. Analyze historical auction prices to determine the maximum bid you should place to ensure a profitable margin.

Insurance Adjusters

Determine fair market value for total loss settlements by looking at comparable salvage sale prices in the same region.

Rebuilders

Find the perfect donor car. Search for vehicles with "Rear End" damage to harvest the engine and transmission for a front-end collision repair.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far back does the data go?

Our database includes auction records dating back to 2010. Coverage is most comprehensive for vehicles sold in the last 5 years.

Do you include Manheim and Adesa?

Yes, we aggregate data from major salvage auctions (Copart, IAAI) as well as wholesale dealer auctions (Manheim, Adesa), though image availability varies by source.

Can I search by damage type?

Yes. Our Bulk Database allows you to filter records by damage type (e.g., "Flood", "Hail") to find specific inventory for your needs.

Are the images watermarked?

Images are provided as-is from the auction house. Some may contain watermarks or overlays from the original listing.

Uncover the Truth

Get the full auction history before you buy. No credit card required for testing.

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