Application & Use Cases
DataOne Software vehicle data provides transportation companies with industry standard data formats to support a variety of uses
- Timely and accurate client reporting
- Logistics using weights and dimensions
- Specifications data for large enterprise recon and claims
Our solutions range from imported flat files providing basic vehicle VIN number identification to more robust specification data accessible via web service or imported relational databases.
SIMPLE VIN DECODING AND VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION FOR INVOICING AND REPORTING
VINBasic Autos™ is a simple delimited file that contains an industry standard VIN Pattern for matching on a 17 digit VIN. No VIN parsing is necessary.
VINBasic Autos™can be configured to provide just the information you need for invoice, reports and client account screens. The file is obtained through FTP and updated weekly.
- VIN number reference or vehicle lookup based on Year, Make, Model etc.
- 1981-current shipping vehicles
- Consumer and light duty commercial vehicles
- Contains the DataOne StyleID which may be used to reference other data collections and media
WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS FOR VEHICLE TRANSPORTATION LOGISTICS
VINBasic™ can be configured to provide vehicle weights and dimensions in addition to basic vehicle identification.
Use of this simple delimited file is as easy as importing into your database of choice and writing simple queries to match a 17 digit VIN number to our pattern.
- Utilize length, height and width information in order to plan loads for shipping containers
- Use vehicle GVWR and curb weight for load logistics and freight fees
- Use basic identification for comprehensive client reporting with standard data formats
- New vehicle MSRP is available for claims and insurance
AUTOMOTIVE DATA TO SUPPORT GLOBAL AND NATIONAL ENTERPRISE OPERATIONS
For data needs that go beyond what is available within VINBasic, our specifications data can provide more detailed information about the vehicle.
This data includes installed and optional equipment, more detailed technical specifications and warranty information as well as new vehicle valuations.
- Our new vehicle data is provided well in advance to support OEM contracts for import and transport of vehicles prior to arrival on dealers lots for sale
- Data is available via relational database and web services (see VIN Decoder API web service) for real time lookup. A free trial of our web services is available, and you may contact us directly to inquire about database evaluation.
VIN Decoder API
Automated VIN decoding with complete vehicle details, weights and dimensions in XML format. Perfect to power your automotive transport applications and sites.
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VINBasic™ Features
- Scope: 1981-present, consumer and light duty commercial vehicles
- Technical: CSV file, delivered via FTP with weekly updates
- Implementation: Knowledge of simple database, query /look-up
Use of the VINBasic file is as simple as importing into a database platform of choice (MS Access, MYSQL, SQL Server, Oracle etc), and then matching a 17 digit VIN to the pattern provided (for VIN decoding).
VINBasic Autos contains most commonly used fields including vehicle type, doors, dimensions and weights, engines, transmissions and drive types, as well as some industry specific fields such as restraint type, available colors, and vehicle MSRP (price as new).
There is no need to "parse" out a VIN and associate values with each portion of the VIN such as the WMI (World Manufacturers Identification). This has already been done as part of the preparation of the VINBasic file to make it as easy as possible to VIN decode vehicles.
The VIN Pattern uses digits 1-8, skipping 9, and using digits 10 and 11 of the 17 digit VIN. For example, the VIN Pattern for the VIN 1GA2GYDG2A1107842 would be as follows:
1GA2GYDG|2|A1|107842* Resulting in: 1GA2GYDGA1
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VINTransport™ Features
- Scope: 1981-present, consumer and light duty commercial vehicles
- Technical: CSV file, delivered via FTP with weekly updates
- Implementation: Knowledge of simple database, query /look-up
- Use: Determine basic identification and/or vehicle dimensions and weights
Use of the file is as simple as importing it into a database platform of choice (MS Access, MYSQL, SQL Server, Oracle etc), and creating a lookup to match a 17 digit VIN to the VIN Pattern reference provided.
VINTransport™ contains the most commonly used fields for the transportation industry. These fields include basic vehicle identification, width, length, height, weights (Curb / GVWR), and vehicle MSRP for valuation purposes.
Using the VINBasic Autos file there is no need to "parse" out a VIN and associate values with each portion of the VIN such as the WMI. This work has already been done and results in an industry standard VIN pattern in our file that corresponds to a row of data.
The VIN Pattern uses digits 1-8, skipping 9, and using digits 10 and 11 of the 17 digit VIN. For example, the VIN Pattern for the VIN 1GA2GYDG2A1107842 would be as follows:
1GA2GYDG|2|A1|107842 Resulting in: 1GA2GYDGA1
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Vehicle Specifications
DataOne Software sources this specification data OEM direct to ensure the most complete and accurate vehicle descriptions. Our data is used by some of the leading solution providers and dealership groups within the US today.
- Vehicle specifications are available through relational database, and web services. (See VIN Decoder Web Service)
- Specification data is used for a variety of purposes including within online marketing solutions, insurance & warranty claims and underwriting and within the global transportation sector.
- The data represents one of the largest and most complete consumer and light duty commercial vehicle collections in North America, spanning 1981 to current shipping vehicles.
Contact us today to find out how we can best meet your requirements. We would be happy to schedule a technical call with your development team and to provide an evaluation of our data upon qualification