AutoPulse | Apiosk Gateway

Method	Path	Description	Cost
GET	/api/auto/compare	Car comparison / vehicle comparison / which car should I buy. Compares 2-4 vehicles side-by-side on reliability, EPA MPG/fuel economy, and total ownership cost to settle a purchase decision. For car-buyer, car-shopping, and auto agents.	$0.12 default	View details
GET	/api/auto/ev-breakeven	EV vs gas break-even / is an electric car worth it / EV payback period. Returns the IRA/EV tax credit, state incentives, fuel and maintenance savings, and the true payback period for an EV versus a comparable gas vehicle. For car-buyer and auto agents.	$0.12 default	View details
GET	/api/auto/financing	Car financing intelligence: current APR landscape by credit tier, dealer-markup mechanics, and deterministic amortization math. Country-aware structures: US standard loans, UK PCP, DE Ballonfinanzierung, AU balloon. Give amount+apr+term_months for an exact monthly payment.	$0.14 default	View details
GET	/api/auto/inspect	Pre-purchase inspection checklist / used car inspection / what to check before buying. Returns a model-specific PPI checklist with known issues, red flags, and mechanic instructions to check before buying a used car. For car-buyer and auto agents.	$0.09 default	View details
GET	/api/auto/negotiate	Car price negotiation / dealer haggling / invoice price & out-the-door price guide. Returns target price, negotiation scripts, invoice-vs-MSRP context, and a junk-fee guide to cut the dealer's out-the-door number for any make/model. For car-buyer and auto agents.	$0.12 default	View details
GET	/api/auto/parts	Auto parts sourcing / OEM vs aftermarket / best parts brand & where to buy. Compares OEM vs aftermarket with brand quality rankings, install difficulty, tools needed, and where to buy a given part for any vehicle. For DIY-repair and auto agents.	$0.09 default	View details
GET	/api/auto/problems	Car reliability / common problems / known issues lookup. Returns common problems, reliability analysis, and NHTSA owner-complaint patterns for any year/make/model, with owner-forum research. Worldwide. For car-buyer, used-car, and auto agents.	$0.12 default	View details
GET	/api/auto/recall	Vehicle recall lookup / VIN recall check / car safety recall search. Returns open NHTSA safety recalls for any car by VIN or year/make/model, plus international recall context (UK DVSA, Transport Canada, ACCC Australia, EU RAPEX, Japan MLIT). For car-buyer and auto agents.	$0.06 default	View details
GET	/api/auto/repair	DIY car repair guide / how to fix / repair cost estimate. Returns the step-by-step procedure, parts list, tools needed, and a cost estimate for any repair job (brakes, oil change, filters, etc.) on any vehicle. For DIY-repair and auto agents.	$0.12 default	View details
GET	/api/auto/tco	Total cost of ownership / true cost to own / 5-year car cost calculator. Models depreciation, fuel, insurance, and maintenance into the real cost of owning a given year/make/model over 5 years, tunable by annual miles and gas price. For car-buyer and auto agents.	$0.17 default	View details
GET	/api/auto/value	Used car value / vehicle market value / trade-in value estimate. Returns the current market value for any car by VIN or year/make/model, adjusted for mileage and condition, with a sell-vs-hold recommendation and trade-in context. For car-seller and auto agents.	$0.09 default	View details
GET	/api/auto/vin-recall	US safety recalls for a VIN, deterministic. Answers "does this car have open recalls", "is this used car safe to buy", "what NHTSA campaigns cover this vehicle". Decodes the VIN via NHTSA vPIC (year, make, model, body, engine) then lists every NHTSA recall campaign for that vehicle: component, summary, remedy, park-outside and do-not-drive flags. No LLM, no key, public domain.	$0.02 default	View details

Endpoint documentation

GET/api/auto/compare

$0.12 default

Description

Car comparison / vehicle comparison / which car should I buy. Compares 2-4 vehicles side-by-side on reliability, EPA MPG/fuel economy, and total ownership cost to settle a purchase decision. For car-buyer, car-shopping, and auto agents.

Documentation

Vehicle comparison

Side-by-side comparison of 2-4 vehicles — reliability, EPA MPG, 5-year ownership cost, strengths/weaknesses, and overall winner with reasoning.

**Price:** $0.1 USDC per call

Calls go directly to PulseNetwork. Paid routes use the live x402 challenge; Apiosk never rewrites payTo or settles the payment.

Pricing

$0.12 default

Authentication

No account or API key. Pay PulseNetwork directly using the live x402 challenge. The challenge is authoritative for price, network, asset and payTo.

Parameters

{
  "properties": {
    "lang": {
      "required": false,
      "type": "string",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "vehicles": {
      "description": "Comma-separated vehicles (e.g. Toyota RAV4,Honda CR-V,Mazda CX-5)",
      "required": true,
      "type": "string",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "year": {
      "required": false,
      "type": "integer",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "vehicles"
  ],
  "type": "object"
}

Links

External documentation ↗OpenAPI / Swagger ↗

GET/api/auto/ev-breakeven

$0.12 default

Description

EV vs gas break-even / is an electric car worth it / EV payback period. Returns the IRA/EV tax credit, state incentives, fuel and maintenance savings, and the true payback period for an EV versus a comparable gas vehicle. For car-buyer and auto agents.

Documentation

EV break-even analysis vs. gas vehicle

IRA tax credit eligibility ($7,500 federal + state incentives), fuel cost savings vs comparable gas vehicle, total cost of ownership comparison, and break-even timeline. Covers all EVs eligible for 2025 Clean Vehicle Credit. Global EV incentive context for UK/EU/AU/CA included.

**Price:** $0.1 USDC per call

Calls go directly to PulseNetwork. Paid routes use the live x402 challenge; Apiosk never rewrites payTo or settles the payment.

Pricing

$0.12 default

Authentication

No account or API key. Pay PulseNetwork directly using the live x402 challenge. The challenge is authoritative for price, network, asset and payTo.

Parameters

{
  "properties": {
    "annual_miles": {
      "description": "Annual mileage (default: 12,000)",
      "required": false,
      "type": "integer",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "electricity_rate": {
      "description": "Local electricity rate in $/kWh",
      "required": false,
      "type": "number",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "ev_model": {
      "description": "EV model name (e.g. Tesla Model 3, Chevrolet Bolt, Ford F-150 Lightning)",
      "required": true,
      "type": "string",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "gas_price": {
      "description": "Local gas price in $/gallon",
      "required": false,
      "type": "number",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "gas_vehicle": {
      "description": "Gas vehicle for comparison (e.g. Toyota Camry, Honda CR-V)",
      "required": false,
      "type": "string",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "lang": {
      "required": false,
      "type": "string",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "state": {
      "description": "US state for state-level incentives and electricity rates",
      "required": false,
      "type": "string",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "ev_model"
  ],
  "type": "object"
}

Links

External documentation ↗OpenAPI / Swagger ↗

GET/api/auto/financing

$0.14 default

Description

Car financing intelligence: current APR landscape by credit tier, dealer-markup mechanics, and deterministic amortization math. Country-aware structures: US standard loans, UK PCP, DE Ballonfinanzierung, AU balloon. Give amount+apr+term_months for an exact monthly payment.

Documentation

Car financing / auto loan APR intelligence

Current market APR landscape by credit tier for new or used vehicles, dealer-markup mechanics (dealer reserve rate markup, yo-yo/spot-delivery financing, add-on payment packing), and loan vs. lease vs. PCP (UK) vs. balloon-payment (AU/DE) financing structures by country. Computes a deterministic monthly-payment breakdown when loan amount, APR, and term are supplied. Global coverage: US, UK, Germany, Canada, Australia, India.

**Price:** $0.12 USDC per call

Calls go directly to PulseNetwork. Paid routes use the live x402 challenge; Apiosk never rewrites payTo or settles the payment.

Pricing

$0.14 default

Authentication

No account or API key. Pay PulseNetwork directly using the live x402 challenge. The challenge is authoritative for price, network, asset and payTo.

Parameters

{
  "properties": {
    "amount": {
      "description": "Loan principal — combine with apr + term_months for a deterministic monthly payment",
      "required": false,
      "type": "number",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "apr": {
      "description": "APR percent — combine with amount + term_months for a deterministic monthly payment",
      "required": false,
      "type": "number",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "condition": {
      "default": "used",
      "enum": [
        "new",
        "used"
      ],
      "required": false,
      "type": "string",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "country": {
      "default": "US",
      "description": "Country context for APR landscape and financing structures",
      "enum": [
        "US",
        "UK",
        "DE",
        "CA",
        "AU",
        "IN"
      ],
      "required": false,
      "type": "string",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "credit_tier": {
      "default": "good",
      "enum": [
        "excellent",
        "good",
        "fair",
        "poor"
      ],
      "required": false,
      "type": "string",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "down_payment": {
      "required": false,
      "type": "number",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "lang": {
      "required": false,
      "type": "string",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "term_months": {
      "default": 60,
      "description": "Loan term in months, e.g. 36/48/60/72/84",
      "required": false,
      "type": "integer",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    }
  },
  "required": [],
  "type": "object"
}

Links

External documentation ↗OpenAPI / Swagger ↗

GET/api/auto/inspect

$0.09 default

Description

Pre-purchase inspection checklist / used car inspection / what to check before buying. Returns a model-specific PPI checklist with known issues, red flags, and mechanic instructions to check before buying a used car. For car-buyer and auto agents.

Documentation

Pre-purchase inspection checklist

Targeted pre-purchase inspection checklist for any vehicle — specific items to check based on known model issues (from NHTSA complaints), what to look for during test drive, red flags that indicate hidden damage or deferred maintenance, and what a professional inspector should verify. Includes European inspection standards (MOT, TÜV) for international buyers.

**Price:** $0.08 USDC per call

Calls go directly to PulseNetwork. Paid routes use the live x402 challenge; Apiosk never rewrites payTo or settles the payment.

Pricing

$0.09 default

Authentication

No account or API key. Pay PulseNetwork directly using the live x402 challenge. The challenge is authoritative for price, network, asset and payTo.

Parameters

{
  "properties": {
    "lang": {
      "required": false,
      "type": "string",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "make": {
      "required": false,
      "type": "string",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "mileage": {
      "required": false,
      "type": "integer",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "model": {
      "required": false,
      "type": "string",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "year": {
      "required": false,
      "type": "integer",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    }
  },
  "required": [],
  "type": "object"
}

Links

External documentation ↗OpenAPI / Swagger ↗

GET/api/auto/negotiate

$0.12 default

Description

Car price negotiation / dealer haggling / invoice price & out-the-door price guide. Returns target price, negotiation scripts, invoice-vs-MSRP context, and a junk-fee guide to cut the dealer's out-the-door number for any make/model. For car-buyer and auto agents.

Documentation

Car buying negotiation guide

Dealer negotiation playbook for any new or used vehicle — invoice price vs MSRP, current market conditions (above/below sticker), junk fees to refuse (dealer add-ons, documentation fees, paint sealant), exact scripts for counter-offers, and email template approach for remote negotiation.

**Price:** $0.1 USDC per call

Calls go directly to PulseNetwork. Paid routes use the live x402 challenge; Apiosk never rewrites payTo or settles the payment.

Pricing

$0.12 default

Authentication

No account or API key. Pay PulseNetwork directly using the live x402 challenge. The challenge is authoritative for price, network, asset and payTo.

Parameters

{
  "properties": {
    "lang": {
      "required": false,
      "type": "string",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "make": {
      "required": true,
      "type": "string",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "model": {
      "required": true,
      "type": "string",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "trim": {
      "required": false,
      "type": "string",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "year": {
      "required": false,
      "type": "integer",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "make",
    "model"
  ],
  "type": "object"
}

Links

External documentation ↗OpenAPI / Swagger ↗

GET/api/auto/parts

$0.09 default

Description

Auto parts sourcing / OEM vs aftermarket / best parts brand & where to buy. Compares OEM vs aftermarket with brand quality rankings, install difficulty, tools needed, and where to buy a given part for any vehicle. For DIY-repair and auto agents.

Documentation

Parts pricing and sourcing

Parts pricing comparison across dealers, aftermarket, and salvage sources for any repair job — OEM vs aftermarket quality tradeoffs, average dealer markup, RockAuto and Amazon part numbers where available, and which parts to never buy aftermarket (safety-critical) vs. where aftermarket is equal or better.

**Price:** $0.08 USDC per call

Calls go directly to PulseNetwork. Paid routes use the live x402 challenge; Apiosk never rewrites payTo or settles the payment.

Pricing

$0.09 default

Authentication

No account or API key. Pay PulseNetwork directly using the live x402 challenge. The challenge is authoritative for price, network, asset and payTo.

Parameters

{
  "properties": {
    "lang": {
      "required": false,
      "type": "string",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "part": {
      "description": "Part name (e.g. brake-pads, alternator, water-pump)",
      "required": true,
      "type": "string",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "vehicle": {
      "description": "Vehicle descriptor (e.g. 2019-honda-accord)",
      "required": true,
      "type": "string",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "vehicle",
    "part"
  ],
  "type": "object"
}

Links

External documentation ↗OpenAPI / Swagger ↗

GET/api/auto/problems

$0.12 default

Description

Car reliability / common problems / known issues lookup. Returns common problems, reliability analysis, and NHTSA owner-complaint patterns for any year/make/model, with owner-forum research. Worldwide. For car-buyer, used-car, and auto agents.

Documentation

Known problems and reliability analysis

NHTSA complaint data + owner forum synthesis. Returns reliability verdict, known problems by severity and frequency, typical mileage, repair costs, and DIY feasibility.

**Price:** $0.1 USDC per call

Calls go directly to PulseNetwork. Paid routes use the live x402 challenge; Apiosk never rewrites payTo or settles the payment.

Pricing

$0.12 default

Authentication

No account or API key. Pay PulseNetwork directly using the live x402 challenge. The challenge is authoritative for price, network, asset and payTo.

Parameters

{
  "properties": {
    "lang": {
      "required": false,
      "type": "string",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "make": {
      "required": true,
      "type": "string",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "model": {
      "required": true,
      "type": "string",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "year": {
      "required": true,
      "type": "integer",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "year",
    "make",
    "model"
  ],
  "type": "object"
}

Links

External documentation ↗OpenAPI / Swagger ↗

GET/api/auto/recall

$0.06 default

Description

Vehicle recall lookup / VIN recall check / car safety recall search. Returns open NHTSA safety recalls for any car by VIN or year/make/model, plus international recall context (UK DVSA, Transport Canada, ACCC Australia, EU RAPEX, Japan MLIT). For car-buyer and auto agents.

Documentation

NHTSA safety recall lookup

Active safety recalls from NHTSA for any vehicle by VIN or year/make/model. Returns risk level, what fails, consequences, remedy, and action for the owner.

**Price:** $0.05 USDC per call

Calls go directly to PulseNetwork. Paid routes use the live x402 challenge; Apiosk never rewrites payTo or settles the payment.

Pricing

$0.06 default

Authentication

No account or API key. Pay PulseNetwork directly using the live x402 challenge. The challenge is authoritative for price, network, asset and payTo.

Parameters

{
  "properties": {
    "lang": {
      "required": false,
      "type": "string",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "make": {
      "required": false,
      "type": "string",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "model": {
      "required": false,
      "type": "string",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "vin": {
      "description": "17-character VIN",
      "required": false,
      "type": "string",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "year": {
      "required": false,
      "type": "integer",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    }
  },
  "required": [],
  "type": "object"
}

Links

External documentation ↗OpenAPI / Swagger ↗

GET/api/auto/repair

$0.12 default

Description

DIY car repair guide / how to fix / repair cost estimate. Returns the step-by-step procedure, parts list, tools needed, and a cost estimate for any repair job (brakes, oil change, filters, etc.) on any vehicle. For DIY-repair and auto agents.

Documentation

DIY repair guide

Step-by-step repair instructions with parts list (Amazon links), tools needed, difficulty rating, time estimate, and DIY vs. shop cost comparison.

**Price:** $0.1 USDC per call

Calls go directly to PulseNetwork. Paid routes use the live x402 challenge; Apiosk never rewrites payTo or settles the payment.

Pricing

$0.12 default

Authentication

No account or API key. Pay PulseNetwork directly using the live x402 challenge. The challenge is authoritative for price, network, asset and payTo.

Parameters

{
  "properties": {
    "job": {
      "description": "Repair job (e.g. brake-pads, oil-change, cabin-air-filter)",
      "required": true,
      "type": "string",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "lang": {
      "required": false,
      "type": "string",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "vehicle": {
      "description": "Vehicle descriptor (e.g. 2020-toyota-camry)",
      "required": true,
      "type": "string",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "vehicle",
    "job"
  ],
  "type": "object"
}

Links

External documentation ↗OpenAPI / Swagger ↗

GET/api/auto/tco

$0.17 default

Description

Total cost of ownership / true cost to own / 5-year car cost calculator. Models depreciation, fuel, insurance, and maintenance into the real cost of owning a given year/make/model over 5 years, tunable by annual miles and gas price. For car-buyer and auto agents.

Documentation

Total cost of ownership (5-year)

5-year total cost of ownership analysis — depreciation curve, insurance cost estimate, fuel/electricity cost, scheduled maintenance cost, expected repairs based on reliability data, registration fees, and financing cost. Compares TCO across similar vehicles to identify hidden cost differences.

**Price:** $0.15 USDC per call

Calls go directly to PulseNetwork. Paid routes use the live x402 challenge; Apiosk never rewrites payTo or settles the payment.

Pricing

$0.17 default

Authentication

No account or API key. Pay PulseNetwork directly using the live x402 challenge. The challenge is authoritative for price, network, asset and payTo.

Parameters

{
  "properties": {
    "annual_miles": {
      "required": false,
      "type": "integer",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "lang": {
      "required": false,
      "type": "string",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "make": {
      "required": false,
      "type": "string",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "model": {
      "required": false,
      "type": "string",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "purchase_price": {
      "description": "Purchase price in USD",
      "required": false,
      "type": "integer",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "state": {
      "required": false,
      "type": "string",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "year": {
      "required": false,
      "type": "integer",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    }
  },
  "required": [],
  "type": "object"
}

Links

External documentation ↗OpenAPI / Swagger ↗

GET/api/auto/value

$0.09 default

Description

Used car value / vehicle market value / trade-in value estimate. Returns the current market value for any car by VIN or year/make/model, adjusted for mileage and condition, with a sell-vs-hold recommendation and trade-in context. For car-seller and auto agents.

Documentation

Market value estimate

Current private party, trade-in, and dealer retail value ranges with sell vs. hold recommendation, depreciation context, and tips to maximize sale price.

**Price:** $0.08 USDC per call

Calls go directly to PulseNetwork. Paid routes use the live x402 challenge; Apiosk never rewrites payTo or settles the payment.

Pricing

$0.09 default

Authentication

No account or API key. Pay PulseNetwork directly using the live x402 challenge. The challenge is authoritative for price, network, asset and payTo.

Parameters

{
  "properties": {
    "condition": {
      "default": "good",
      "enum": [
        "excellent",
        "good",
        "fair",
        "poor"
      ],
      "required": false,
      "type": "string",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "lang": {
      "required": false,
      "type": "string",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "make": {
      "required": false,
      "type": "string",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "mileage": {
      "required": false,
      "type": "integer",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "model": {
      "required": false,
      "type": "string",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "vin": {
      "required": false,
      "type": "string",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    },
    "year": {
      "required": false,
      "type": "integer",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    }
  },
  "required": [],
  "type": "object"
}

Links

External documentation ↗OpenAPI / Swagger ↗

GET/api/auto/vin-recall

$0.02 default

Description

US safety recalls for a VIN, deterministic. Answers "does this car have open recalls", "is this used car safe to buy", "what NHTSA campaigns cover this vehicle". Decodes the VIN via NHTSA vPIC (year, make, model, body, engine) then lists every NHTSA recall campaign for that vehicle: component, summary, remedy, park-outside and do-not-drive flags. No LLM, no key, public domain.

Documentation

US safety recalls for a VIN — decode + NHTSA campaigns, deterministic

Decodes the VIN via NHTSA vPIC (year, make, model, body, engine) and lists every NHTSA recall campaign for that vehicle: component, summary, remedy, park-outside and do-not-drive flags. No LLM, public domain.

**Price:** $0.02 USDC per call

Calls go directly to PulseNetwork. Paid routes use the live x402 challenge; Apiosk never rewrites payTo or settles the payment.

Pricing

$0.02 default

Authentication

No account or API key. Pay PulseNetwork directly using the live x402 challenge. The challenge is authoritative for price, network, asset and payTo.

Parameters

{
  "properties": {
    "vin": {
      "description": "17-character VIN",
      "required": true,
      "type": "string",
      "x-parameter-location": "query"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "vin"
  ],
  "type": "object"
}

Links

External documentation ↗OpenAPI / Swagger ↗