Auto Body Shop Directory vs ProblemsByVin
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Auto Body Shop Directory vs ProblemsByVin: common questions
Which is more reliable, Auto Body Shop Directory or ProblemsByVin?
On our scheduled checks, ProblemsByVin leads on measured uptime — Auto Body Shop Directory at —% versus ProblemsByVin at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Do Auto Body Shop Directory and ProblemsByVin need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Auto Body Shop Directory is callable with no signup, and ProblemsByVin is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Auto Body Shop Directory and ProblemsByVin from the browser?
Yes — both Auto Body Shop Directory and ProblemsByVin send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are Auto Body Shop Directory and ProblemsByVin free for commercial use?
Auto Body Shop Directory has unclear commercial terms, and ProblemsByVin allows commercial use on its free tier. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.