Smartcar

Lock and unlock vehicles and get data like odometer reading and location. Works on most new cars

VehicleAuth: OAuthHTTPS: YesCORS: yesStatus: unknown

Getting Started

This API uses OAuth for authentication, which is more involved than a simple API key but provides better security, especially when accessing user data.

Register your app — Create an application on the API provider's developer portal to get a Client ID and Client Secret.
Implement the OAuth flow — Redirect users to the provider's authorization page, where they grant permission to your app.
Exchange the code — After authorization, you'll receive a code that you exchange for an access token.
Use the token — Include the access token in the Authorization header of your API requests.

OAuth is commonly used by APIs that access personal data (like social media accounts). Many libraries exist to simplify the OAuth flow in every major programming language.

CORS Support

This API supports CORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing), meaning you can call it directly from browser-based JavaScript applications without running into cross-origin errors.

Quick Example

// Using cURL
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN" https://smartcar.com/docs/

// Using JavaScript fetch()
const response = await fetch(apiUrl, {
  headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN' }
});
const data = await response.json();

About Smartcar

Smartcar is a free API in the Vehicle category. It uses OAuth for authentication, which provides secure access to user-specific data. This API supports HTTPS for secure connections and supports CORS, making it suitable for direct browser-based requests.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smartcar free to use?

Yes, Smartcar is listed as a free public API. You will need to register an application to get OAuth credentials, but access is free. Some APIs have rate limits on their free tier, so check the official documentation for current limits.

Can I use Smartcar in my web app?

Yes! This API supports CORS, so you can call it directly from client-side JavaScript in the browser.

What format does Smartcar return data in?

Most free APIs return data in JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) format. JSON is supported by every major programming language and is easy to parse. Check the API's documentation for the exact response format and available fields.

Is Smartcar still working?

We have not recently verified the status of this API. Try visiting the API URL directly or making a test request to check if it is currently online.

Are there alternatives to Smartcar?

Yes! Browse our Vehicle category to see all available APIs in the same category. Having alternatives is recommended in case this API goes offline or changes its terms.