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.
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
Bulk Database
Best for market trend analysis, depreciation modeling, and inventory sourcing algorithms.
- 500M+ historical records
- Daily or weekly CSV updates
- Flat monthly rate
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-historyGet all sales records for a specific VIN.
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GET
/v1/sales-history/imagesGet 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.