Choose Eurotax if your business operates across multiple EU countries and requires official residual values for leasing or insurance. Choose CAP for UK-only retail. Choose Autodata for independent garage repair guides.
This is what Eurotax is famous for. The API returns multiple valuation types: eurotax api
This is the flagship feature of the Eurotax API. It provides authoritative values for vehicles, essential for financial planning. Choose Eurotax if your business operates across multiple
| Criteria | Eurotax | Competitors (e.g., Autodata, Kelley Blue Book API, DAT, Glasses) | |----------|---------|------------------------------------------------------------------| | | Europe (40+ countries) | Varies: KBB (US), Autodata (EU, less valuation depth) | | Residual values | Industry standard for leasing (Restwert) | Limited in competitors | | VIN decoding quality | Very high for European makes (VAG, BMW, Mercedes, Stellantis, Renault) | Good, but Eurotax leads on option-level decoding | | Repair & damage data | Available (EurotaxRepair) | Rare in valuation-only APIs | This is what Eurotax is famous for
If your interest is in rather than cars, "Eurotax" refers to a fiscal representation service. They offer an API for fiscal document exchange to help non-EU companies manage VAT and alcohol excise duties. You can find more about their services through Eurotax Fiscal Representation and their VAT guides . Summary Table: Automotive API Focus Primary Use Case Key Feature Identification Inventory Entry VIN-to-Spec lookup Valuation Trade-in / Sales Real-time market pricing Forecast Leasing / Finance Future residual value predictions Repair Estimating repair & maintenance costs
| Domain | Description | |--------|-------------| | | VIN decoding, make/model/year, engine, transmission, fuel type | | Valuations | Current market value, trade-in, retail, salvage, and forecasted residual values | | Technical specs | Dimensions, weight, performance, emissions (CO2, NEDC/WLTP) | | Equipment & options | Standard and optional factory equipment, packages | | Market data | New registration stats, average listing prices, supply/demand trends | | Damage & repair | (Some APIs) parts pricing, repair times, total loss evaluation |
The Eurotax ecosystem has transitioned from older SOAP protocols to modern to enhance performance, security, and flexibility for developers. Key modules include: