Auction Data

Overview

The Auction API provides a centralized access point to leading auction platforms. This API allows you to connect comprehensive data from auction platforms, enabling detailed market analysis and informed decision-making.

Capabilities	Description
Available	Retrieves a list of available auctions users can sign up to access.
Historical	Accesses historical auction data for market analysis and valuation purposes.
Inventory	Retrieves current vehicle listings available for sale at various auctions.
Sales	Fetches results from recent auctions, including details like sale prices and vehicle specifications.
Scheduled	Provides the list of vehicles scheduled for sale on specified auction dates at various auction houses.
Sell	Allows users to list a vehicle for sale at an auction.

Auction API requires credentials from an authorized and/or licensed user.

Available Auctions

Retrieves a list of available auctions users can sign up to access. This data includes auction names, locations, and registration requirements.

{
    {
      "name": "ABC Auction",
      "locations": [
        "Atlanta, GA",
        "Albany, NY",
        "Chicago, IL",
        "Dallas, TX",
        "Orlando, FL",
        ...
        ],
      "registrationRequired": true
    },
    {
      "name": "Acme Cars",
      "locations": "Online",
      "registrationRequired": true
    },
    {
      "name": "Wholesale America",
      "locations": [
        "Birmingham, AL",
        "Dallas, TX",
        "Minneapolis, MN",
        "Knoxville, TN",
        "Nashville, TN",
        "Tampa, FL",
        ...
        ],
      "registrationRequired": true
    }
}

Historical Auction Data

Retrieve information about past auctions, including sale prices, bidding history, and vehicle condition reports.

{
  "startDate": "2023-01-01",
  "endDate": "2024-01-01",
  "auction": "Acme Cars",
  "historicalData": [
    {
      "vehicle": {
        "vin": "3MW5R7J02L8B34180",
        "year": 2020,
        "make": "BMW",
        "model": "3 Series",
        "trim": "330i xDrive"
      },
      "averageSalePrice": 28603
    },
    {
      "vehicle": {
        "vin": "WAUBFAFL7EA050567",
        "year": 2014,
        "make": "Audi",
        "model": "A4",
        "trim": "2.0T Premium quattro"
      },
      "averageSalePrice": 13995
    },
    ...
  ]
}

Current Listings at Auctions

Retrieves current vehicle listings available for sale at various auctions. This data includes vehicle details, listing prices, and auction house information.

{
  "auctionHouse": "ABC Auction Nashville",
  "listings": [
    {
      "listingId": "003",
      "vehicle": {
        "vin": "1FTFW1RG9JFD77911",
        "year": 2018,
        "make": "Ford",
        "model": "F-150",
        "trim": "Raptor"
      },
      "buyNowPrice": 45000,
      "minimumBid": 40000
    },
    ...
  ]
}

Auction Sales Results

Fetches results from recent auctions, including sale prices, vehicle specifications, and sale status.

{
  "auctionDate": "2024-04-15",
  "auctionHouse": "ABC Auction Nashville",
  "results": [
    {
      "vehicle": {
        "vin": "5FNYF6H51MB089458",
        "year": 2021,
        "make": "Honda",
        "model": "Pilot",
        "trim": "EX-L"
      },
      "salePrice": 32998,
      "status": "Sold"
    },
    {
      "vehicle": {
        "vin": "JTEBU5JR8J5590715",
        "year": 2018,
        "make": "Toyota",
        "model": "4Runner",
        "trim": "SR5 Premium"
      },
      "salePrice": 28995,
      "status": "Sold"
    },
    ...
  ]
}

Run Lists for Auctions

View upcoming auctions and the vehicles scheduled to be auctioned. This data includes auction dates, auction houses, and vehicle details.

{
  "auctionDate": "2024-04-30",
  "auctionHouse": "ABC Auction Nashville",
  "vehicles": [
    {
      "vin": "1FMSK8FH8NGA62805",
      "year": 2022,
      "make": "Ford",
      "model": "Explorer",
      "trim": "Limited",
      "startingBid": 36000,
      "buyNowPrice": 42000,
      "minimumBid": 35000
    },
    {
      "vin": "3GCPDAEK9RG290332",
      "year": 2024,
      "make": "Chevrolet",
      "model": "Silverado 1500",
      "trim": "Work Truck",
      "startingBid": 39500,
      "buyNowPrice": 45000,
      "minimumBid": 38000
    },
    ...
  ]
}

Create a Listing for Auction

Allows users to list a vehicle for sale at an auction. Users can provide details about the vehicle, the auction house, and the listing price. This endpoint creates a new listing and returns a confirmation message with the listing details.

{
  "success": true,
  "message": "Listing created successfully.",
  "vin": "1FTEW1EP6KKD71896",
  "listingId": "00256018",
  "auction": "ABC Auction",
  "location": "Palm Beach, FL",
  "auctionHouse": "ABC Auction Plam Peach",
  "startingBid": 25000,
  "minimumBid": 20000,
  "bidIncrement": 500
}

Data

Guides

API Reference

Overview

Available Auctions

Historical Auction Data

Current Listings at Auctions

Auction Sales Results

Run Lists for Auctions

Create a Listing for Auction

​Overview

​Available Auctions

​Historical Auction Data

​Current Listings at Auctions

​Auction Sales Results

​Run Lists for Auctions

​Create a Listing for Auction

Overview

Available Auctions

Historical Auction Data

Current Listings at Auctions

Auction Sales Results

Run Lists for Auctions

Create a Listing for Auction