{
  "name": "AutoPulse",
  "description": "Automotive intelligence API powered by NHTSA and EPA official data plus live market synthesis. 11 endpoints: safety recall lookup by VIN, reliability and complaint analysis, step-by-step DIY repair guides, vehicle comparison, market value with sell/hold recommendation, 5-year total cost of ownership, EV break-even, dealer negotiation scripts, pre-purchase inspection checklists, parts pricing, and car-financing/APR intelligence (global: US/UK/DE/CA/AU/IN). Pay-per-query via x402 micropayments on Base.",
  "url": "https://autopulse.theaslangroupllc.com",
  "version": "1.1.0",
  "capabilities": [
    "vin-recall-lookup",
    "nhtsa-safety-data",
    "reliability-analysis",
    "complaint-patterns",
    "diy-repair-guides",
    "parts-list-generation",
    "epa-fuel-economy",
    "vehicle-comparison",
    "market-value-estimation",
    "sell-vs-hold-analysis",
    "total-cost-of-ownership",
    "ev-breakeven-analysis",
    "dealer-negotiation",
    "pre-purchase-inspection",
    "car-financing-apr-intelligence",
    "dealer-markup-detection",
    "deterministic-payment-calculation"
  ],
  "data_sources": [
    "NHTSA API (api.nhtsa.dot.gov) — official recall data and consumer complaints, free, no key required",
    "EPA Fuel Economy API (fueleconomy.gov) — official MPG data for every vehicle made, free, no key required",
    "Tavily — real-time owner forums, repair guides, market pricing",
    "Claude Sonnet — synthesis and plain-English interpretation"
  ],
  "payment": {
    "protocol": "x402",
    "network": "eip155:8453",
    "asset": "USDC",
    "contract": "0x833589fCD6eDb6E08f4c7C32D4f71b54bdA02913",
    "payTo": "0x50ab2018c06c6E4eAA9BA52057Eb55eD284912fc"
  },
  "endpoints": [
    { "path": "/api/auto/recall", "method": "GET", "description": "Active NHTSA safety recalls with risk level (critical/high/medium/low), what fails, consequences, remedy, and owner action.", "parameters": [{"name": "vin", "required": false}, {"name": "year", "required": false}, {"name": "make", "required": false}, {"name": "model", "required": false}, {"name": "lang", "required": false}], "price_usd": 0.05, "payment_required": true },
    { "path": "/api/auto/problems", "method": "GET", "description": "Known problems ranked by severity and frequency — NHTSA complaint patterns, typical mileage, repair costs, DIY feasibility, and reliability verdict.", "parameters": [{"name": "year", "required": true}, {"name": "make", "required": true}, {"name": "model", "required": true}, {"name": "lang", "required": false}], "price_usd": 0.10, "payment_required": true },
    { "path": "/api/auto/repair", "method": "GET", "description": "Step-by-step DIY repair guide with parts list (Amazon links), tools, difficulty rating, time estimate, and DIY vs. shop cost savings.", "parameters": [{"name": "vehicle", "required": true}, {"name": "job", "required": true}, {"name": "lang", "required": false}], "price_usd": 0.10, "payment_required": true },
    { "path": "/api/auto/compare", "method": "GET", "description": "Side-by-side comparison of 2-4 vehicles — reliability, EPA MPG, ownership cost, strengths/weaknesses, and overall winner with reasoning.", "parameters": [{"name": "vehicles", "required": true, "description": "comma-separated"}, {"name": "year", "required": false}, {"name": "lang", "required": false}], "price_usd": 0.10, "payment_required": true },
    { "path": "/api/auto/value", "method": "GET", "description": "Market value ranges (private party, trade-in, dealer retail) with sell vs. hold recommendation, depreciation context, and sale maximization tips.", "parameters": [{"name": "vin", "required": false}, {"name": "year", "required": false}, {"name": "make", "required": false}, {"name": "model", "required": false}, {"name": "mileage", "required": false}, {"name": "condition", "required": false}, {"name": "lang", "required": false}], "price_usd": 0.08, "payment_required": true },
    { "path": "/api/auto/tco", "method": "GET", "description": "5-year total cost of ownership — depreciation, fuel/energy, insurance, maintenance, registration, and financing cost, tunable by annual miles and gas price.", "parameters": [{"name": "year", "required": false}, {"name": "make", "required": false}, {"name": "model", "required": false}, {"name": "purchase_price", "required": false}, {"name": "annual_miles", "required": false}, {"name": "state", "required": false}, {"name": "lang", "required": false}], "price_usd": 0.15, "payment_required": true },
    { "path": "/api/auto/ev-breakeven", "method": "GET", "description": "EV vs. gas break-even analysis — IRA/state tax credits, fuel and maintenance savings, and payback period.", "parameters": [{"name": "ev_model", "required": true}, {"name": "gas_vehicle", "required": false}, {"name": "state", "required": false}, {"name": "annual_miles", "required": false}, {"name": "electricity_rate", "required": false}, {"name": "gas_price", "required": false}, {"name": "lang", "required": false}], "price_usd": 0.10, "payment_required": true },
    { "path": "/api/auto/negotiate", "method": "GET", "description": "Dealer negotiation playbook — invoice price vs. MSRP, current market conditions, junk fees to refuse, negotiation scripts, and email template for remote negotiation.", "parameters": [{"name": "make", "required": true}, {"name": "model", "required": true}, {"name": "year", "required": false}, {"name": "trim", "required": false}, {"name": "lang", "required": false}], "price_usd": 0.10, "payment_required": true },
    { "path": "/api/auto/inspect", "method": "GET", "description": "Pre-purchase inspection checklist tailored to known model issues, test-drive red flags, and international standards (MOT, TÜV).", "parameters": [{"name": "year", "required": false}, {"name": "make", "required": false}, {"name": "model", "required": false}, {"name": "mileage", "required": false}, {"name": "lang", "required": false}], "price_usd": 0.08, "payment_required": true },
    { "path": "/api/auto/parts", "method": "GET", "description": "Parts pricing comparison across dealer, aftermarket, and salvage sources — OEM vs. aftermarket quality tradeoffs.", "parameters": [{"name": "vehicle", "required": true}, {"name": "part", "required": true}, {"name": "lang", "required": false}], "price_usd": 0.08, "payment_required": true },
    { "path": "/api/auto/financing", "method": "GET", "description": "Car financing / auto loan APR intelligence — current market APR landscape by credit tier, dealer-markup mechanics (dealer reserve, yo-yo financing, add-on packing), loan vs. lease vs. PCP vs. balloon-payment structures by country, and a deterministic monthly-payment calculation when amount + apr + term_months are supplied. Global: US/UK/DE/CA/AU/IN.", "parameters": [{"name": "country", "required": false}, {"name": "condition", "required": false}, {"name": "credit_tier", "required": false}, {"name": "term_months", "required": false}, {"name": "amount", "required": false}, {"name": "apr", "required": false}, {"name": "down_payment", "required": false}, {"name": "lang", "required": false}], "price_usd": 0.12, "payment_required": true }
  ],
  "openapi": "https://autopulse.theaslangroupllc.com/openapi.json",
  "llms_txt": "https://autopulse.theaslangroupllc.com/llms.txt",
  "contact": "https://autopulse.theaslangroupllc.com"
}