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Vehicle Damage Estimation API

Photo in, cost estimate out. No enterprise contract required.

POST a photo of vehicle damage. Get back an itemized repair estimate with parts, labor, paint, and ADAS calibration costs -- grounded in 39 vehicle databases and 51 state labor rate surveys.

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API access included with any plan. Data lookups $0.01/call.

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Select a damage type

These are pre-built responses showing real API output format. Use the Playground to test with your own photos.

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One endpoint. Three lines of code.

Send a photo, poll for the result, get a structured JSON response with damage areas, cost breakdown, and line items.

REQUEST
curl -X POST https://api.repairsnap.cc/v1/estimates \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer rs_live_YOUR_KEY" \
  -F photo=@damage.jpg \
  -F vehicle_make=Toyota \
  -F vehicle_model=Camry \
  -F vehicle_year=2022 \
  -F state=CA
RESPONSE 200 OK
{
  "id": "est_a1b2c3d4",
  "status": "complete",
  "vehicle": { "make": "Toyota", "model": "Camry", "year": 2022 },
  "damage": {
    "areas": [
      { "type": "dent", "severity": "moderate",
        "location": "front_bumper", "confidence": 0.87 },
      { "type": "scratch", "severity": "minor",
        "location": "front_fender_left", "confidence": 0.92 }
    ]
  },
  "cost": {
    "total_min": 128000,
    "total_max": 192000,
    "currency": "USD",
    "unit": "cents",
    "breakdown": {
      "parts_oem": 65000,
      "body_labor": 48000,
      "paint_labor": 24000,
      "adas_calibration": 35000
    },
    "line_items": [ /* ... */ ]
  },
  "data_sources": [
    { "name": "State Labor Rate Survey (CA)",
      "data_points": 247 }
  ],
  "processing_time_ms": 12400
}

How It Works

Three steps. One API call to submit, one to retrieve.

1

POST Photo

Send a JPEG, PNG, or WebP (up to 10MB) with optional vehicle info and state. Get back an estimate ID.

POST /v1/estimates → 202
2

Poll for Result

AI detects damage, cross-references market data, and generates an itemized estimate. Average: 12 seconds.

GET /v1/estimates/:id → 200
3

Get JSON

Structured response with damage areas, cost breakdown, line items, ADAS calibrations, and data source citations.

Or use webhooks for async

Simple, Predictable Pricing

API access included with any plan. Same credits, same rates — web or API.

Credit Packs — never expire

$4.99
5 estimates
$1.00 each
Popular
$8.99
10 estimates
$0.90 each
$19.99
25 estimates
$0.80 each

Monthly

For regular use

$25/month
  • 50 estimates included
  • $0.50/estimate after
  • Full API access
  • Data API at $0.01/call
  • Webhook notifications
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Best Value

Business

For production applications

$100/month
  • 250 estimates included
  • $0.40/estimate after
  • Full API access
  • Data API at $0.01/call
  • Webhook notifications
  • White label branding
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Enterprise

For high-volume integrations

Custom
  • Custom volume
  • White label branding
  • 99.9% SLA
  • Dedicated support
  • Priority processing
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Built for Any Auto Platform

One API powers damage assessment across fleet, marketplace, insurance, and repair workflows.

Fleet Management

Assess damage at vehicle check-in/check-out. Replace manual inspection calls with instant AI estimates. Automate damage cost tracking across your fleet.

Used Car Marketplace

Show buyers the true cost of visible damage. "This car has $3,200 in repair costs" changes purchasing decisions. Replace $150 per-car inspections.

Insurance Claims

Triage first-notice-of-loss claims automatically. Get a cost estimate before dispatching an adjuster. Process more claims with fewer resources.

Body Shop Software

Give your shop customers preliminary estimates before they arrive. Reduce phone tag from 30 minutes per prospect to zero.

Car Buying Apps

Add a "What will repairs cost?" feature to any listing. Help buyers make informed decisions with real cost data, not guesses.

Every number has a source.

Our estimates are grounded in real market data, not AI guesses. Every line item traces back to OEM catalogs, state labor surveys, and market research. The API response includes data_sources so you know exactly where every number comes from.

39
Vehicle Databases
51
State Labor Rates
150+
Scraped Sources
4,000+
Shop Survey

What the response includes

  • Damage areas -- type, severity, location, repair method, confidence
  • Cost breakdown -- OEM parts, aftermarket parts, body labor, paint labor, shop supplies
  • Line items -- per-repair labor hours, rates, parts costs, paint hours
  • ADAS calibrations -- systems affected, calibration type, cost per system
  • Data sources -- name, type, confidence level, data point count
  • Insurance format -- operation codes, part types, supplement notes (separate endpoint)

The only self-service vehicle damage estimation API.

No sales call. No $10K minimum. No 90-day procurement cycle.

FeatureRepairSnap APIEnterprise APIs
Sign upEmail + password, 30 secondsSales call, NDA, 30-90 days
Minimum spend$4.99 (5 credits)$10,000+/month
Cost estimationFull itemized estimateDetection only (SensorAI) or enterprise-only
Data transparencySources in every responseBlack box
ADAS calibration15 makes, 11 systemsVaries
ContractMonth-to-month, cancel anytimeAnnual commitment
<15s
Avg. Processing Time
39
Vehicle Databases
51
State Labor Rates
150+
Data Sources

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