How to obtain an Edmunds API key?

Question

This is my first attempt to use an API. I followed the instructions for registering for an Edmunds API (http://developer.edmunds.com/). I registered for an account, got an email from them to confirm, clicked on that link, and got a request to register my application, which I filled out. But when I log into my account and click on "keys", all I get is the message "You don't have any keys yet".

What am I missing? Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

Here is the email response I got from Edmunds:

Joe,

Thank you for your interest in the Edmunds Open API Program.

Unfortunately, we are in the process of retiring our Open API Program. Therefore, we are unable to issue you an API key at this time.

Regards,
Edmunds

Answer 2

UPDATE

The Edmunds API has been shutdown.

I would like to also recommend this website, it contains a list of the latest car information/database APIs.

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I can't remember exactly how I created mine, I believe I created my dev account and then received an api key link via email. I clicked the link and it took me to a page where I could setup my app and receive an api key. You should have received said email by now.

If that doesn't work then try emailing: [email protected]

Answer 3

An alternative to Edmunds API would be Marketcheck Cars API

The developer portal is given here with Comprehensive API documentation

The APIs supported are

• Inventory Search API
• VIN History API
• Dealers API
• VIN Decoder API
• CRM Cleanse API

and lots more APIs coming up like - Market APIs with active and historical market averages, trends, dealer sales stats, dealer ranking, deal ranking, total cost to own, car market values (like Edmunds TMV) coming up