CarAPI MCP Server
Search 66,000+ vehicles — find cars by year, make, model, trim with engine specs, transmission and pricing data.
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What is the CarAPI MCP Server?
The CarAPI MCP Server gives AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor direct access to CarAPI. Search 66,000+ vehicles — find cars by year, make, model, trim with engine specs, transmission and pricing data. Powered by the Vinkius AI Gateway — no API keys, no infrastructure, connect in under 2 minutes.
CarAPI MCP Server: see your AI Agent in action
Built-in capabilities (8)
get_bodies
). Get list of all body types
get_drives
Get list of all drive types
get_engines
). Get list of all engine types
get_makes
Optionally filter by year to get makes available in a specific year. Returns make names and IDs. Get list of all car makes
get_models
Optionally filter by year. Returns model names and IDs. Get models for a specific car make
get_transmissions
). Get list of all transmission types
get_vehicles
Supports filtering by year, make, model, body type, engine type, drive type and transmission. Returns vehicle details including year, make, model, trim, body style, engine specs, transmission, drive type, fuel type and MSRP. Search vehicles by year, make, model and more
get_years
Returns year values for filtering vehicle searches. Get list of all available years in the database
What this connector unlocks
Connect to CarAPI and explore the comprehensive vehicle database through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Vehicle Search — Search 66,000+ vehicles from 1990 to today by year, make, model, trim
- Filter by Specs — Filter by body type, engine type, drive type and transmission
- Makes & Models — Browse all car manufacturers and their model lineups
- Vehicle Details — Get full specs including engine, transmission, fuel economy, MSRP and dimensions
- Reference Data — Access complete lists of body types, engine types, transmissions and drive types
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your CarAPI API Key
3. Start exploring vehicle data from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Car Shoppers — compare vehicles by specs, find models by manufacturer and discover engine options
- Dealerships — access comprehensive vehicle data for inventory management and customer queries
- Developers — integrate automotive data into apps, websites and comparison tools
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