CarDNA

Complete vehicle history - lifetime telematics + service records

What is CarDNA?

CarDNA provides complete vehicle history by fusing lifetime telematics data with service and maintenance records. Think Carfax meets real-time telematics - giving you a complete picture of a vehicle's entire life.

Get comprehensive vehicle reports that include actual driving data, not just title transfers.

Who Uses CarDNA?

Used Car Marketplaces

Provide detailed vehicle history to buyers
Differentiate listings with real data
Build trust with verified telematics history

Fleet Buyers

Assess true vehicle condition before purchase
Verify maintenance claims with real data
Calculate accurate remaining value

Warranty Companies

Underwrite policies with complete vehicle history
Identify high-risk vehicles before coverage
Verify pre-existing conditions

Insurance Companies

Assess risk based on complete driving history
Verify accident claims with telematics data
Calculate premiums from actual usage patterns

What's Included

Complete Driving History

{
  "lifetime_metrics": {
    "total_miles": 52430,
    "avg_miles_per_year": 13107,
    "harsh_braking_events": 47,
    "rapid_acceleration_events": 23,
    "avg_speed": 42.5,
    "highway_percentage": 68.2
  }
}

Service & Maintenance Records

{
  "service_history": [
    {
      "date": "2024-12-15",
      "type": "oil_change",
      "mileage": 52000,
      "shop": "Quick Lube Center",
      "verified": true
    },
    {
      "date": "2024-09-10",
      "type": "tire_rotation",
      "mileage": 48000,
      "shop": "Tire Pro",
      "verified": true
    }
  ]
}

Accident & Event Detection

{
  "incidents": [
    {
      "date": "2024-08-15",
      "type": "hard_impact",
      "severity": "moderate",
      "location": "I-95 Exit 42",
      "airbag_deployment": false
    }
  ]
}

Ownership Timeline

{
  "ownership": [
    {
      "owner": "Original Owner",
      "start_date": "2022-01-15",
      "end_date": "2024-06-30",
      "miles_driven": 35000,
      "avg_trips_per_day": 4.2
    },
    {
      "owner": "Current Owner",
      "start_date": "2024-07-01",
      "end_date": "present",
      "miles_driven": 17430,
      "avg_trips_per_day": 3.8
    }
  ]
}

Pricing

$5 - $20 per VIN report

Pricing based on:

Report depth (basic vs. comprehensive)
Data availability (newer vs. older vehicles)
Historical range (6 months vs. lifetime)

Report Tiers

Tier	Price	Data Range	Includes
Basic	$5	6 months	Driving metrics + recent service
Standard	$10	1 year	Basic + incidents + ownership
Comprehensive	$15	3 years	Standard + full telematics
Lifetime	$20	All available	Everything + predictive insights

Volume Pricing

100+ reports/month: 15% off
1,000+ reports/month: 25% off
Enterprise pricing available

Why Better Than Carfax?

Real Driving Data

Carfax: Title transfers and reported accidents CarDNA: Actual telematics data - every mile driven

Service Verification

Carfax: Self-reported service records CarDNA: Verified maintenance from connected systems

Incident Detection

Carfax: Only reported accidents CarDNA: All hard impacts, even unreported ones

Predictive Insights

Carfax: Historical data only CarDNA: AI-powered predictions for maintenance needs

Sample Report

POST https://api.honeyruns.com/v1/cardna/report
Content-Type: application/json
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
 
{
  "vin": "1HGBH41JXMN109186",
  "tier": "comprehensive"
}

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "report_id": "cardna_abc123",
    "vin": "1HGBH41JXMN109186",
    "generated_at": "2025-01-15T14:30:00Z",
 
    "vehicle": {
      "make": "Honda",
      "model": "Accord",
      "year": 2022,
      "trim": "Sport"
    },
 
    "lifetime_metrics": {
      "total_miles": 52430,
      "first_recorded": "2022-01-20",
      "avg_miles_per_year": 17477,
      "driving_score": 8.2
    },
 
    "service_history": [
      "... complete service records ..."
    ],
 
    "incidents": [
      "... all detected events ..."
    ],
 
    "ownership": [
      "... ownership timeline ..."
    ],
 
    "predictive_insights": {
      "next_oil_change": "500 miles",
      "brake_replacement": "6-8 months",
      "battery_health": "good - 2+ years remaining"
    }
  }
}

Use Cases

Used Car Sales

Challenge: Buyers don't trust dealer claims Solution: Provide verified CarDNA reports with every listing

Fleet Acquisition

Challenge: Assessing true vehicle condition is difficult Solution: Review complete telematics history before purchase

Warranty Underwriting

Challenge: Pre-existing conditions are hard to verify Solution: Use lifetime data to identify past issues

Insurance Risk Assessment

Challenge: Limited data on driving behavior Solution: Access complete driving history for accurate risk modeling

Integration Options

API Integration

Pull reports programmatically for your platform

White Label

Embed CarDNA reports in your own brand

Bulk Processing

Process thousands of VINs at once

Webhook Notifications

Get notified when reports are ready

Getting Started

1. Create Account

2. Get API Credentials

Generate your API key from the dashboard

3. Generate First Report

curl -X POST https://api.honeyruns.com/v1/cardna/report \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "vin": "1HGBH41JXMN109186",
    "tier": "comprehensive"
  }'

Get PDF or JSON format reports to share with customers

Next Steps

API Reference - Complete endpoint documentation
Sample Reports - See example reports
White Label Setup - Brand the reports as your own
Bulk Processing - Process multiple VINs

Ready for better vehicle history? Get started →