Start with safety
Move to a safe location if possible, check for injuries, and follow local reporting requirements.
Document damage
Take clear photos of vehicle damage, the surrounding scene, and any visible warning lights or leaking fluids.
Schedule inspection
Even minor impacts can affect lights, panels, suspension, cooling components, or drivability.
Official Data Links
Use these official sources to verify vehicle-specific data. Manufacturer owner manuals and VIN/account tools should be used for exact maintenance intervals and warning-light meanings.
- NHTSA Vehicle API (vPIC)Official free API for VIN decoding, vehicle makes, models, manufacturers, and vehicle specification data.
- NHTSA Safety Issues APIOfficial API documentation for recalls, complaints, investigations, and related vehicle safety datasets.
- NHTSA Recall LookupOfficial U.S. safety recalls, investigations, complaints, and manufacturer communications.
- NHTSA VIN DecoderOfficial VIN decoding data reported by vehicle manufacturers.
- FuelEconomy.govOfficial U.S. government fuel economy and vehicle efficiency data.
- NHTSA Tire SafetyOfficial tire safety, tire rating, and tire maintenance information.
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