# Startmycar — Wrapped API

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> Access car makes, models, owner reviews, maintenance guides, fuse box diagrams, reported problems, and service manuals from StartMyCar.com.

**Category:** Automotive | **Website:** [startmycar.com/](https://startmycar.com/) | **Docs:** [parse.bot/marketplace/5f307be1-c720-49a8-9004-39a836115998/startmycar-com-api](https://parse.bot/marketplace/5f307be1-c720-49a8-9004-39a836115998/startmycar-com-api)

Pay-per-use API proxy. Each call is automatically billed to your wallet in USDC.

## Access

**Base URL:** `https://api.paywithlocus.com/api/wrapped/parse-startmycar-com-api-5f307be1/`
**Auth:** `Authorization: Bearer <LOCUS_API_KEY>`

## Endpoints

### get_all_makes

List all car makes/manufacturers available on the site. Returns popular makes (with logos) and all other makes. No pagination — the full catalog is returned in one call.

**Estimated cost:** Metered

_No parameters required._

```bash
curl -X POST https://api.paywithlocus.com/api/wrapped/parse-startmycar-com-api-5f307be1/get_all_makes \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_LOCUS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{}'
```

### get_fusebox_detail

Get detailed fuse and relay diagrams for a specific version, including panel names and individual fuse/relay descriptions with type, number, and function.

**Estimated cost:** Metered

| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|-------|------|----------|-------------|
| `make_slug` | string | Yes | Make slug from get_all_makes results (e.g. 'ford', 'toyota'). |
| `model_slug` | string | Yes | Model slug from get_models_by_make results (e.g. 'focus', 'corolla'). |
| `version_slug` | string | Yes | Fusebox version slug from get_fusebox_list results (e.g. '2012', '2018/gen-g4'). |

```bash
curl -X POST https://api.paywithlocus.com/api/wrapped/parse-startmycar-com-api-5f307be1/get_fusebox_detail \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_LOCUS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"make_slug":"<string>","model_slug":"<string>","version_slug":"<string>"}'
```

### get_fusebox_list

List all available fuse box diagram versions for a car model, organized by year and variant. Each version has a slug that can be used with get_fusebox_detail.

**Estimated cost:** Metered

| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|-------|------|----------|-------------|
| `make_slug` | string | Yes | Make slug from get_all_makes results (e.g. 'ford', 'toyota'). |
| `model_slug` | string | Yes | Model slug from get_models_by_make results (e.g. 'focus', 'corolla'). |

```bash
curl -X POST https://api.paywithlocus.com/api/wrapped/parse-startmycar-com-api-5f307be1/get_fusebox_list \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_LOCUS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"make_slug":"<string>","model_slug":"<string>"}'
```

### get_guide_detail

Get the full content of a specific guide including title, summary, and structured content sections with headings, paragraphs, and list items.

**Estimated cost:** Metered

| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|-------|------|----------|-------------|
| `guide_slug` | string | Yes | Guide slug from get_model_guides_list results (e.g. 'airbags', 'map-sensor', 'oxygen-sensor'). |
| `make_slug` | string | Yes | Make slug from get_all_makes results (e.g. 'ford', 'toyota'). |
| `model_slug` | string | Yes | Model slug from get_models_by_make results (e.g. 'focus', 'corolla'). |

```bash
curl -X POST https://api.paywithlocus.com/api/wrapped/parse-startmycar-com-api-5f307be1/get_guide_detail \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_LOCUS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"guide_slug":"<string>","make_slug":"<string>","model_slug":"<string>"}'
```

### get_model_comparisons

Get suggested car comparisons for a model. Returns links to comparison pages with other vehicles that users commonly compare against.

**Estimated cost:** Metered

| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|-------|------|----------|-------------|
| `make_slug` | string | Yes | Make slug from get_all_makes results (e.g. 'ford', 'toyota'). |
| `model_slug` | string | Yes | Model slug from get_models_by_make results (e.g. 'focus', 'corolla'). |

```bash
curl -X POST https://api.paywithlocus.com/api/wrapped/parse-startmycar-com-api-5f307be1/get_model_comparisons \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_LOCUS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"make_slug":"<string>","model_slug":"<string>"}'
```

### get_model_guides_list

List all available maintenance and troubleshooting guides for a car model. Guides are organized by category (e.g. Engine, Electrical, etc.).

**Estimated cost:** Metered

| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|-------|------|----------|-------------|
| `make_slug` | string | Yes | Make slug from get_all_makes results (e.g. 'ford', 'toyota'). |
| `model_slug` | string | Yes | Model slug from get_models_by_make results (e.g. 'focus', 'corolla'). |

```bash
curl -X POST https://api.paywithlocus.com/api/wrapped/parse-startmycar-com-api-5f307be1/get_model_guides_list \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_LOCUS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"make_slug":"<string>","model_slug":"<string>"}'
```

### get_model_overview

Get an overview and available sections for a specific car model. Returns metadata about the model and links to available content sections like reviews, guides, fuse box diagrams, and problems.

**Estimated cost:** Metered

| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|-------|------|----------|-------------|
| `make_slug` | string | Yes | Make slug from get_all_makes results (e.g. 'ford', 'toyota'). |
| `model_slug` | string | Yes | Model slug from get_models_by_make results (e.g. 'focus', 'corolla'). |

```bash
curl -X POST https://api.paywithlocus.com/api/wrapped/parse-startmycar-com-api-5f307be1/get_model_overview \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_LOCUS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"make_slug":"<string>","model_slug":"<string>"}'
```

### get_model_problems

Get reported problems and issues for a car model submitted by owners. Each problem includes a title, car details, description, and author.

**Estimated cost:** Metered

| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|-------|------|----------|-------------|
| `make_slug` | string | Yes | Make slug from get_all_makes results (e.g. 'ford', 'toyota'). |
| `model_slug` | string | Yes | Model slug from get_models_by_make results (e.g. 'focus', 'corolla'). |

```bash
curl -X POST https://api.paywithlocus.com/api/wrapped/parse-startmycar-com-api-5f307be1/get_model_problems \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_LOCUS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"make_slug":"<string>","model_slug":"<string>"}'
```

### get_model_reviews

Get owner reviews for a car model including individual star ratings (1-5) and comments about pros and cons. Returns the average rating when available.

**Estimated cost:** Metered

| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|-------|------|----------|-------------|
| `make_slug` | string | Yes | Make slug from get_all_makes results (e.g. 'ford', 'toyota'). |
| `model_slug` | string | Yes | Model slug from get_models_by_make results (e.g. 'focus', 'corolla'). |

```bash
curl -X POST https://api.paywithlocus.com/api/wrapped/parse-startmycar-com-api-5f307be1/get_model_reviews \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_LOCUS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"make_slug":"<string>","model_slug":"<string>"}'
```

### get_models_by_make

List all car models for a specific make. Returns both popular models and a complete list of all models for the given manufacturer.

**Estimated cost:** Metered

| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|-------|------|----------|-------------|
| `make_slug` | string | Yes | Make slug from get_all_makes results (e.g. 'ford', 'toyota', 'mercedes-benz'). |

```bash
curl -X POST https://api.paywithlocus.com/api/wrapped/parse-startmycar-com-api-5f307be1/get_models_by_make \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_LOCUS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"make_slug":"<string>"}'
```

### get_owner_manuals

Get a list of owner's manuals available for a car model, organized by year. Each entry links to the manual page for that year.

**Estimated cost:** Metered

| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|-------|------|----------|-------------|
| `make_slug` | string | Yes | Make slug from get_all_makes results (e.g. 'ford', 'toyota'). |
| `model_slug` | string | Yes | Model slug from get_models_by_make results (e.g. 'focus', 'corolla'). |

```bash
curl -X POST https://api.paywithlocus.com/api/wrapped/parse-startmycar-com-api-5f307be1/get_owner_manuals \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_LOCUS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"make_slug":"<string>","model_slug":"<string>"}'
```

### get_service_repair_manuals

Get service and repair manuals for a car model including wiring diagrams and technical documents. Each manual includes metadata (file size, pages, language) and a download URL.

**Estimated cost:** Metered

| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|-------|------|----------|-------------|
| `make_slug` | string | Yes | Make slug from get_all_makes results (e.g. 'ford', 'toyota'). |
| `model_slug` | string | Yes | Model slug from get_models_by_make results (e.g. 'focus', 'corolla'). |

```bash
curl -X POST https://api.paywithlocus.com/api/wrapped/parse-startmycar-com-api-5f307be1/get_service_repair_manuals \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_LOCUS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"make_slug":"<string>","model_slug":"<string>"}'
```

### search_problems

Search for car problems by keyword across all makes and models. Returns matching problem reports with metadata including tags, author, and car info.

**Estimated cost:** Metered

| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|-------|------|----------|-------------|
| `query` | string | Yes | Search keyword (e.g. 'battery drain', 'engine light', 'overheating'). |

```bash
curl -X POST https://api.paywithlocus.com/api/wrapped/parse-startmycar-com-api-5f307be1/search_problems \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_LOCUS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"query":"<string>"}'
```