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Autotrader

Explore new and used cars, trucks and SUVs with confidence. Autotrader is the one-stop shop for everything you need in your car buying experience including expert advice, instant cash offers, an affordability calculator, and quality car news and reviews.

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Get Vehicle Details

get-vehicle-details
Full Description

Use this when the user wants to see detailed information about a specific vehicle. Can look up by listing ID from search results or by VIN (Vehicle Identification Number). Shows complete specifications, additional photos, dealer information, and contact options. Displays in fullscreen mode.

Parameters (0 required, 3 optional)
Optional
listing_idstring

Unique listing identifier from search results. Either listing_id or vin is required.

vinstring

Vehicle Identification Number (17 characters). Either listing_id or vin is required.

zip_codestring

5-digit US ZIP code for location context. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED for accurate results.

Search Vehicles

search-vehicles
Full Description

Use this when the user wants to search for cars, trucks, SUVs, or any vehicles to buy. Supports filtering by condition (New, Used, Certified), body style (SUV, Sedan, Truck, etc.), fuel type (Gasoline, Electric, Hybrid, etc.), drivetrain (AWD, FWD, RWD, 4WD), price range, year range, and mileage. If the user does not provide a zip or location then suggest they do so in the response summary. If the user provides a location but not a ZIP code, pick the best zip code without asking them. Returns a carousel of matching vehicles with photos, prices, and key details.

Parameters (0 required, 23 optional)
Optional
body_stylestring

Vehicle body style (SUV, Sedan, Truck, Coupe, etc.)

Options:ConvertibleCoupeHatchbackSedanSport UtilityTruckVanWagon
doorsstring

Number of doors (2 Door, 4 Door, etc.)

Options:2 Door3 Door4 Door5 Door
drivetrainstring

Drivetrain configuration (All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, etc.)

Options:AWD/4WDFront Wheel DriveRear Wheel Drive
electric_rangestring

Electric vehicle range (100-199 Miles, 200-299 Miles, 300+ Miles)

Options:100-199 Miles200-299 Miles300+ Miles
exterior_colorstring

Exterior color (Black, White, Silver, Red, etc.)

Options:BlackWhiteSilverGrayRedBlueBrownGreenOrangeGoldYellowBeige
featuresarray

Vehicle features (select up to 10). Common: Backup Camera, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Navigation, Sunroof, Leather Seats, 3rd Row Seats, Heated Seats, Blind Spot Monitor, Remote Engine Start

fuel_typestring

Fuel or power type (Gasoline, Diesel, Hybrid, Electric, Plug-in Hybrid)

Options:GasolineDieselHybridElectricHydrogenPlug-in Hybrid
listing_typestring

Vehicle condition type (New, Used, or Certified Pre-Owned)

Options:NewUsedCertified
max_mileageinteger

Maximum mileage in miles

max_priceinteger

Maximum vehicle price in USD

min_priceinteger

Minimum vehicle price in USD

mpg_rangestring

Highway MPG range (20-29 MPG, 30-39 MPG, 40+ MPG)

Options:20-29 MPG30-39 MPG40+ MPG
num_resultsinteger

Maximum number of results to return (default: 25, max: 100)

Default: 25
querystring

Optional keyword search query for make/model/color (e.g., 'Honda Civic', 'green trucks'). Can be omitted if using only explicit filters.

search_radiusinteger

Search radius in miles from ZIP code (default: 50)

Default: 50
seatingstring

Minimum seating capacity (2+ Seats, 5+ Seats, 7+ Seats, etc.)

Options:2+ Seats4+ Seats5+ Seats6+ Seats7+ Seats8+ Seats
seller_typestring

Seller type (Dealer, Private Seller, etc.)

Options:dealerby-owner
transmissionstring

Transmission type (Automatic, Manual, CVT, etc.)

Options:AutomaticManual
truck_bed_lengthstring

Truck bed length (Short Bed, Standard Bed, Long Bed)

Options:Short BedStandard BedLong Bed
truck_cab_sizestring

Truck cab size (Regular Cab, Extended Cab, Crew Cab)

Options:Regular CabExtended CabCrew Cab
year_maxinteger

Maximum model year

year_mininteger

Minimum model year

zip_codestring

5-digit US ZIP code for location-based search. If not provided, suggest the user provides it on the next query.

Submit Lead

submit-lead
Full Description

Use this when submitting a customer lead or inquiry about a vehicle to the dealer. Sends customer contact information (name, email, phone) and message to the dealer. Called from contact forms in the widget UI.

Parameters (6 required, 6 optional)
Required
emailstring

Customer email address

first_namestring

Customer first name

last_namestring

Customer last name

messagestring

Customer message or inquiry

owner_idstring

Vehicle owner/dealer ID

vehicle_idstring

Vehicle listing ID

Optional
makestring

Vehicle make

modelstring

Vehicle model

phonestring

Customer phone number (optional)

subjectstring

Lead subject line (optional, defaults to "This Vehicle's Availability")

vinstring

Vehicle VIN (optional)

yearnumber

Vehicle year