API Documentation
Check Car Availability
Endpoint: https://autobidcar.com/api/check/{vinOrLot}
Method: GET
Rate Limit: 100 requests per minute
Description
Checks if a car exists in our database and returns its URL if found. You can search using either a VIN number or lot number.
Parameters
vinOrLot (path parameter, required): Either a VIN number or lot number of the car
Response
Success (200 OK)
{
"full_url": "https://autobidcar.com/car/2024-toyota-camry-1hgcm82633a123456"
}Error Responses
- 400 Bad Request
{ "detail": "Invalid identifier" } - 404 Not Found
{ "detail": "Car not found in our database." }
Example Usage
Using VIN:
GET /api/check/1HGCM82633A123456
Using Lot Number:
GET /api/check/12345
Notes
- VIN numbers must follow standard VIN format
- Lot numbers must be numeric and within valid length
- The response includes the full URL to the car's detail page
- Rate limiting is enforced at 100 requests per minute