Why Choose API Integration?

Perfect for developers and businesses that need maximum flexibility and custom integrations. Get up and running in 48 hours with no setup fees.

Key Benefits

No setup fee - Start building immediately • 48-hour deployment - Fastest API integration • RESTful APIs - Standard, predictable endpoints • Maximum flexibility - Build exactly what you need • Scalable pricing - Pay only for what you use

Best For

• Development teams with API experience • Custom application integrations • High-volume inspection processing • Unique workflow requirements • Existing application enhancement

Core API Capabilities

Vehicle Inspection APIs

  • Mechanical Inspection: AI-powered diagnostic analysis
  • Visual Inspection: 360° damage detection and assessment
  • Image Processing: Advanced computer vision for damage identification
  • Inspection Reports: Comprehensive PDF and JSON reports

Pricing & Valuation APIs

  • Market Valuation: Real-time market price analysis
  • Damage Assessment: Impact calculation on vehicle value
  • Repair Estimation: Accurate repair cost predictions
  • Regional Pricing: Location-based price adjustments

Business Integration APIs

  • Lead Management: CRM integration capabilities
  • Inventory Sync: Real-time inventory management
  • Contract Generation: Automated document creation
  • Marketing Integration: Multi-platform marketing tools

Quick Start

1. Get Your API Keys

# Sign up and get your API keys
curl -X POST "https://api.steerai.autos/v1/auth/register" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "email": "your-email@company.com",
    "company": "Your Company Name"
  }'

2. Make Your First API Call

# Test your authentication
curl -X GET "https://api.steerai.autos/v1/auth/test" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

3. Create Your First Inspection

# Submit vehicle images for inspection
curl -X POST "https://api.steerai.autos/v1/inspections" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "vehicle": {
      "vin": "1HGBH41JXMN109186",
      "year": 2021,
      "make": "Honda",
      "model": "Civic"
    },
    "images": [
      "https://your-storage.com/image1.jpg",
      "https://your-storage.com/image2.jpg"
    ]
  }'

API Architecture

Base URLs

  • Production: https://api.steerai.autos/v1
  • Sandbox: https://api-sandbox.steerai.autos/v1

Authentication

All API requests require authentication via Bearer token in the Authorization header.

Response Format

All endpoints return JSON with consistent structure:
{
  "status": "success|error",
  "data": { ... },
  "meta": {
    "request_id": "req_1234567890",
    "timestamp": "2024-01-15T10:30:00Z",
    "processing_time": 1.23
  }
}

Rate Limits

PlanRequests/HourConcurrentBurst Limit
Free1,000550
Starter10,00020200
Professional100,0001001,000
EnterpriseUnlimitedCustomCustom

Rate Limit Headers

X-RateLimit-Limit: 1000
X-RateLimit-Remaining: 999
X-RateLimit-Reset: 1640995200
X-Retry-After: 60

SDK Support

Example Integrations

Basic Inspection Workflow

from steer_ai import SteerAI

# Initialize client
client = SteerAI(api_key="your_api_key")

# Create inspection
inspection = client.inspections.create({
    "vehicle": {
        "vin": "1HGBH41JXMN109186",
        "year": 2021,
        "make": "Honda",
        "model": "Civic"
    },
    "images": ["image1.jpg", "image2.jpg"]
})

# Get results
result = client.inspections.get(inspection.id)
print(f"Inspection complete: {result.status}")
print(f"Damage detected: {result.damages}")

Webhook Integration

from flask import Flask, request
import hmac
import hashlib

app = Flask(__name__)

@app.route('/webhooks/steerai', methods=['POST'])
def handle_webhook():
    # Verify webhook signature
    signature = request.headers.get('X-SteerAI-Signature')
    body = request.get_data()

    if verify_signature(body, signature):
        event = request.json

        if event['type'] == 'inspection.completed':
            # Handle completed inspection
            process_inspection_result(event['data'])

    return '', 200

Error Handling

Common Error Codes

CodeDescriptionResolution
400Bad RequestCheck request format and required fields
401UnauthorizedVerify API key and permissions
403ForbiddenCheck plan limits and endpoint access
404Not FoundVerify resource ID and endpoint URL
429Rate LimitedImplement exponential backoff
500Server ErrorRetry request or contact support

Error Response Format

{
  "status": "error",
  "error": {
    "code": "INVALID_VIN",
    "message": "The provided VIN is invalid",
    "type": "validation_error",
    "field": "vehicle.vin"
  },
  "meta": {
    "request_id": "req_1234567890"
  }
}

Best Practices

Sample Applications

Vehicle Inspection App

Complete mobile app for field inspectionsView on GitHub →

Dealership Integration

Full dealership management system integrationView on GitHub →

Next Steps

Support

Need help with your API integration?
  • Documentation: Complete API reference with examples
  • SDKs: Official libraries for Python and JavaScript
  • Sample Code: Real-world integration examples
  • Technical Support: support@steerai.autos
  • Community: Discord community
Pro Tip: Start with our sandbox environment to test your integration before going live. Most developers complete their first integration in under 4 hours.