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Welcome to Steer AI API

The Steer AI API provides programmatic access to our AI-powered vehicle inspection, pricing, and CRM platform. Build custom integrations, automate workflows, and create powerful automotive applications.

Quick Start

Get your API keys and make your first request in minutes

Authentication

Secure your API requests with proper authentication

Integration Guide

Complete guide to API integration and best practices

Best Practices

Security, performance, and optimization guidelines

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Base URL

All API endpoints are relative to the base URL: Production: https://api.steerai.autos/v1 Sandbox: https://api-sandbox.steerai.autos/v1

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Authentication

All API requests require authentication using Bearer tokens: 
curl -X GET "https://api.steerai.autos/v1/inspections" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json"
Security Note: Never expose your API keys in client-side code. Always use server-side implementations for production applications.

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Request/Response Format

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Request Headers

All requests should include these headers: 
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
Content-Type: application/json
User-Agent: YourApp/1.0

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Response Format

All API responses follow this consistent structure: 
{
  "status": "success",
  "data": {
    // Response data here
  },
  "meta": {
    "request_id": "req_1234567890abcdef",
    "timestamp": "2024-01-15T10:30:00Z",
    "processing_time": 1.234,
    "rate_limit": {
      "limit": 1000,
      "remaining": 999,
      "reset": 1640995200
    }
  }
}

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Core API Endpoints

Vehicle Inspection

Submit vehicles for AI-powered inspection and damage analysis

Pricing & Valuation

Get real-time market valuations and damage impact calculations

CRM Management

Manage leads, customers, and inventory through our CRM APIs

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Rate Limits

Rate limits are enforced per API key and vary by plan:
PlanRequests/HourConcurrentBurst Limit
Free1,000550
Starter10,00020200
Professional100,0001001,000
EnterpriseUnlimitedCustomCustom

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SDKs and Libraries

Python SDK

pip install steer-ai
Full-featured Python library with async support

JavaScript SDK

npm install @steerai/sdk
TypeScript-ready SDK for Node.js and browsers

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Example Requests

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Vehicle Inspection

curl -X POST "https://api.steerai.autos/v1/inspections" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "vehicle": {
      "vin": "1HGBH41JXMN109186",
      "make": "Honda",
      "model": "Civic",
      "year": 2021
    },
    "inspection_type": "full"
  }'

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Pricing Valuation

curl -X POST "https://api.steerai.autos/v1/pricing/valuate" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "vehicle_id": "veh_1234567890",
    "mileage": 50000,
    "condition": "good"
  }'

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CRM Lead Creation

curl -X POST "https://api.steerai.autos/v1/crm/leads" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "name": "John Doe",
    "email": "john@example.com",
    "phone": "+1234567890",
    "source": "website"
  }'

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Error Handling

All API responses follow a consistent error format: 
{
  "status": "error",
  "error": {
    "code": "VALIDATION_ERROR",
    "message": "Invalid VIN format",
    "type": "validation_error",
    "field": "vehicle.vin"
  },
  "meta": {
    "request_id": "req_1234567890abcdef"
  }
}

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Common Error Codes

CodeHTTP StatusDescription
INVALID_API_KEY401API key is invalid or expired
RATE_LIMIT_EXCEEDED429Too many requests
VALIDATION_ERROR400Request data is invalid
RESOURCE_NOT_FOUND404Requested resource doesn’t exist
INTERNAL_ERROR500Server error, retry the request

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Webhooks

Configure webhooks to receive real-time updates: 
curl -X POST "https://api.steerai.autos/v1/webhooks" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "url": "https://your-app.com/webhooks/steerai",
    "events": ["inspection.completed", "pricing.calculated"]
  }'

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