# Vehicle History

> Retrieve a vehicle history report from a VIN using the CarsXE API. Use this when a user wants to know a car's history — past owners, accidents, title status, odometer readings, or whether it's been in a crash.

- Skill: `thedixitjain/vehicle-history` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add thedixitjain/vehicle-history`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/thedixitjain/vehicle-history/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Docs & Writing
- Author: thedixitjain (https://skillmd.com/u/thedixitjain)
- Updated: 2026-09-08
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/thedixitjain/vehicle-history

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When the user asks about a vehicle's history, past accidents, title status, or ownership:

1. Make an HTTP GET request to the CarsXE History API:
   ```
   GET https://api.carsxe.com/history?key={CARSXE_API_KEY}&vin={VIN}&source=codex_plugin
   ```
2. Summarize the history report:
   - Number of previous owners
   - Accident / damage records
   - Title status (clean, salvage, rebuilt, lemon)
   - Odometer history
   - Theft records
3. Clearly highlight any red flags (salvage title, accidents, odometer rollback).
4. If the API key is missing, tell the user to set the `CARSXE_API_KEY` environment variable (see AGENTS.md).

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**Source:** [`hashgraph-online/awesome-codex-plugins`](https://github.com/hashgraph-online/awesome-codex-plugins) → `plugins/carsxe/carsxe-codex-plugin/skills/vehicle-history/SKILL.md`