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Market Intelligence

Sales History
API

Uncover the complete sales journey of a vehicle. Access historical listing prices, auction results, dealer information, and images from past sales to determine true market value.

GET /v1/sales-history
const response = await fetch('https://api.vehicledatabases.com/v1/sales-history?vin=1HGcm82633A004352', {
  headers: {
    'x-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY'
  }
});
const data = await response.json();

// Response:
{
  "history": [
    {
      "listing_price": "$28,398",
      "sale_date": "2023-10-07",
      "seller_type": "Dealer",
      "odometer": 54802,
      "location": "Austin, TX"
    },
    {
      "listing_price": "$24,500",
      "sale_date": "2020-05-15",
      "seller_type": "Private Party"
    }
  ]
}

Choose Your Sales History Solution

Whether you need on-demand history checks for appraisals or bulk data for market modeling, we have the right tool.

Real-Time API

Best for dealer appraisal tools, consumer car buying apps, and fraud detection.

  • Instant history lookup
  • Includes online & offline sales
  • Pay-per-request pricing
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Bulk Database

Best for market trend analysis, depreciation modeling, and inventory sourcing algorithms.

  • 500M+ historical records
  • Daily or weekly CSV updates
  • Flat monthly rate
Contact Sales

The Complete Lifecycle

From the first dealer lot to the final auction block, we track every time a vehicle changes hands or is listed for sale.

Price History

See the listing price evolution. Track price drops, markups, and final sale prices to understand market volatility.

Historical Images

Access a visual archive. See photos from previous listings to identify old damage, modifications, or condition changes over time.

Location Tracking

Follow the car across the country. See where it was sold, how long it stayed in one region, and detect potential "title washing" moves.

Days on Market

Know how hard it is to sell. See exactly how many days a vehicle sat on a dealer lot before being sold or sent to auction.

Seller Type

Identify the seller. Distinguish between franchise dealers, independent lots, private parties, and auction houses.

Listing Description

Read the original seller notes. Find hidden details like "needs work," "runs great," or "as-is" that might not appear in structured data.

Technical Deep Dive

The Sales History API aggregates data from thousands of online marketplaces, dealer websites, and auction platforms to create a timeline of a vehicle's sales life.

Endpoints

  • GET /v1/sales-history

    Get all sales records for a specific VIN.

  • GET /v1/sales-history/images

    Get historical images associated with past listings.

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
listing_price string The advertised price of the vehicle (e.g., "$25,000").
sale_date string The date the listing was observed or sold (ISO 8601).
seller_type string Category of seller: "Dealer", "Private", "Auction".
odometer integer Mileage listed in the advertisement.
days_on_market integer Number of days the listing was active before removal.
source_url string Link to the original listing (if still active).

Industry Use Cases

Market Analysis

Build accurate depreciation curves. Analyze millions of data points to predict future residual values for leasing and financing.

Appraisal Tools

Stop guessing trade-in values. See exactly what similar vehicles have sold for in your local market over the last 90 days.

Fraud Detection

Spot odometer rollbacks. If a car was listed with 100k miles in 2020 and 50k miles in 2023, you know something is wrong.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the data come from?

We aggregate data from over 50,000 sources, including dealer websites, online marketplaces, classifieds, and auction houses.

How often is the data updated?

Our database is updated daily. New listings usually appear within 24 hours of being posted online.

Can I see private party sales?

Yes. We track listings from major private party marketplaces, giving you visibility into the "for sale by owner" market.

Is this different from the Auction Data API?

Yes. The Auction Data API focuses specifically on salvage and wholesale auctions. This API covers the broader retail market (dealers and private sellers).

See the Full History

Get instant access to vehicle sales records. No credit card required for testing.