Can my AI decode a full 17-digit VIN using this server?

Yes! Use the `decode_vin` tool with a full 17-digit VIN. Your agent will return detailed vehicle specifications, including make, model, year, and trim details.

How do I find the engine and transmission options for a specific car style?

You can use the `get_engines` and `get_transmissions` tools by passing the unique `style_id` of the vehicle. This will retrieve complete technical specifications for that specific configuration.

What is a Squish VIN and how do I query it?

A Squish VIN consists of the first 11 digits of a VIN minus the 9th digit (check digit). You can query it using the `get_squish_vin` tool to identify vehicle details when a full VIN is not available.

Edmunds MCP Connector for Claude

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Access comprehensive automotive data via Edmunds — decode VINs, list car makes and models, inspect engine specs, and query vehicle styles directly from any AI agent.

41 tools Official Updated Oct 1, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner

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Connect your Edmunds API key to any AI agent and unlock deep automotive intelligence through natural conversation.

What you can do

Vehicle Identification — Decode full 17-digit VINs (decode_vin) or query vehicle details using Squish VINs (get_squish_vin)
Makes & Models — List car makes (list_makes), get specific make details (get_make_details), and count total makes (get_makes_count)
Model Years & Styles — Query model years (list_model_years), find years with styles (get_years_with_styles), and list styles (list_styles)
Technical Specs — Fetch engine details (get_engines), transmission types (get_transmissions), colors (get_color), and equipment lists (list_equipments)

How it works

Subscribe to this server
Enter your Edmunds API Key
Start querying automotive data from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client

Who is this for?

Automotive Developers — instantly retrieve vehicle specs and decode VINs directly inside your IDE
Data Analysts — gather structured vehicle data, makes, models, and technical specifications effortlessly
Dealership & Fleet Managers — query precise vehicle configurations, engine types, and equipment lists

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41 tools expose this connector's capabilities to your AI agent.

get_safety_by_make_model_year

All three parameters must be provided. Get safety ratings by make/model/year

get_make_details

Provide the make name. Get details on a specific car make

get_makes_with_tco

Do not query without specifying a required parameter. Get car makes with TCO value

list_model_years

Filter by makeNiceName and modelNiceName. Get a list of model years

get_photos_by_style

Pass the required style ID. Find photos by style ID

get_dealership_franchises

Provide the required Dealership ID. Find dealership franchises

get_editorial_make

Provide the make name. Get editorial make overview

get_transmissions

Provide the style ID. Get transmissions for a car style

get_used_tco_details

Supply the Style ID and ZIP Code. Get TCO details for used car

list_styles

Filter by makeNiceName and modelNiceName. Get a list of styles

submit_dealer_review

Ensure the body contains all required review data. Submit dealer review

submit_dealer_review_comment

Ensure the body contains all required comment data. Submit dealer review comment

calculate_new_tmv

Supply both the Style ID and ZIP Code. Get TMV price for a new car

calculate_typically_equipped_used_tmv

Supply both the Style ID and ZIP Code. Get TMV price for a typically equipped used car

calculate_used_tmv

Supply the Style ID, ZIP Code, and mileage. Get TMV price for a used car

decode_vin

Provide the full 17-digit VIN as the primary input. Get vehicle details through VIN decoding

find_certified_price

Supply both the Style ID and ZIP Code. Get TMV price for a certified vehicle

get_color

Provide the color ID. Get color details by ID

get_dealer_reviews

Provide the dealer ID. Get dealer ratings and reviews by dealer ID

get_editorial_model

Provide the make and model names. Get editorial model overview

get_editorial_model_year

Provide make, model, and year. Get editorial model/year overview

get_editorial_road_tests

Provide make, model, and year. Get editorial road tests overview

get_engines

Provide the style ID. Get engines for a car style

get_expert_content

Provide make, model, and year. Get expert content for make/model/year

get_maintenance_schedule

Use this tool only when the model year is known. Get maintenance schedule by car model year ID

get_makes_count

Get total count of car makes

get_models_with_tco

Provide the Make ID. Get car models with TCO value

get_new_tco

Supply both the Style ID and ZIP Code. Get TCO for a new car

get_new_tco_details

Supply the Style ID and ZIP Code. Get TCO details for new car

get_new_tmv_by_msrp_vin

Provide all three values. Get TMV price for a new car by MSRP and VIN

get_new_total_cash_price

Supply both the Style ID and ZIP Code. Get the Total Cash Price for a new car

get_photos_by_make_model_year

Provide all three required vehicle identifiers. Find photos by make/model/year

get_recalls

Use this tool only when the model year is known. Get vehicle recalls by car model year ID

get_reviews_by_make_model_year

Provide the make, model, and year. Get car consumer ratings and reviews by make/model/year

get_reviews_by_style

Provide the style ID to proceed. Get car consumer ratings and reviews by style ID

get_safety_by_style

Provide the style ID to proceed. Get safety ratings by style ID

get_squish_vin

The VIN must be the first 11 digits minus the 9th digit. Get vehicle details by Squish VIN

get_years_with_styles

Provide all three identifiers. Get years with styles for a car make/model

list_equipments

Provide the style ID. Get equipments list

list_makes

Use makeNiceName to filter results. Get a list of car makes

list_models

Filter by makeNiceName if necessary. Get a list of models

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