CarNow

Instant vehicle verification - prove status, mileage, and condition

What is CarNow?

CarNow provides instant, real-time vehicle verification without any development required. Get current odometer readings, location, and condition status with a single API call.

Perfect for businesses that need to verify vehicle information right now.

Who Uses CarNow?

Lenders

Verify odometer before approving a loan
Confirm vehicle location for collateral verification
Check vehicle condition for risk assessment

Rental Companies

Verify mileage at pickup/return
Confirm vehicle location for fleet management
Monitor vehicle condition between rentals

Repo Services

Locate vehicles for recovery
Verify condition before repossession
Confirm identity of target vehicle

Auto Dealers

Instant trade-in valuation with accurate mileage
Verify vehicle history claims
Pre-purchase condition verification

What You Get

Current Odometer

{
  "odometer": {
    "value": 45230,
    "unit": "miles",
    "timestamp": "2025-01-15T14:30:00Z",
    "verified": true
  }
}

Real-Time Location

{
  "location": {
    "latitude": 37.7749,
    "longitude": -122.4194,
    "address": "123 Main St, San Francisco, CA 94105",
    "timestamp": "2025-01-15T14:30:00Z"
  }
}

Vehicle Condition

{
  "condition": {
    "battery_health": "good",
    "fuel_level": 68.5,
    "tire_pressure": "normal",
    "check_engine_light": false,
    "last_maintenance": "2024-12-01"
  }
}

Pricing

$0.50 - $2.00 per verification

Pricing varies based on:

Data freshness (real-time vs. recent)
Detail level (basic vs. comprehensive)
Volume (bulk discounts available)

Pricing Tiers

Tier	Price	Includes
Basic	$0.50	Odometer + Location
Standard	$1.00	Basic + Condition indicators
Premium	$2.00	Standard + Full diagnostics

Volume Discounts

1,000+ verifications/month: 10% off
10,000+ verifications/month: 20% off
Enterprise pricing available for 100,000+

How It Works

Simple REST API

POST https://api.honeyruns.com/v1/carnow/verify
Content-Type: application/json
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
 
{
  "vin": "1HGBH41JXMN109186",
  "level": "standard"
}

Instant Response

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "vin": "1HGBH41JXMN109186",
    "verification_id": "verify_123abc",
    "timestamp": "2025-01-15T14:30:00Z",
    "odometer": {
      "value": 45230,
      "unit": "miles",
      "confidence": "high"
    },
    "location": {
      "latitude": 37.7749,
      "longitude": -122.4194,
      "address": "123 Main St, San Francisco, CA 94105"
    },
    "condition": {
      "battery_voltage": 12.8,
      "fuel_level": 68.5,
      "check_engine": false
    }
  }
}

Use Cases

Auto Lending

Problem: Manual odometer verification is slow and unreliable Solution: Real-time odometer verification for every loan application

Vehicle Rental

Problem: Renters dispute mileage charges Solution: Automated, tamper-proof mileage verification at pickup/return

Repo Recovery

Problem: Finding vehicles wastes time and resources Solution: Real-time location tracking for quick recovery

Trade-In Valuation

Problem: Customers overstate vehicle condition Solution: Instant verification of mileage and condition claims

Getting Started

Create an account at carnow.honeyruns.com

2. Get API Key

Generate your API key from the dashboard

3. Make Your First Verification

curl -X POST https://api.honeyruns.com/v1/carnow/verify \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "vin": "1HGBH41JXMN109186",
    "level": "standard"
  }'

4. Review Results

Get instant verification data for your vehicle

Why CarNow?

✅ No Development Required - Simple REST API, ready to use ✅ Instant Results - Real-time data, not historical ✅ Multi-Provider - Works across all telematics platforms ✅ Pay Per Use - No subscriptions or minimums ✅ High Accuracy - Verified data from OEM sources

Next Steps

API Reference - Complete endpoint documentation
Integration Guide - Step-by-step implementation
Pricing Calculator - Estimate your costs

Ready to verify? Get started →