How to Add Vehicle Lookup and Product Filtering to Your WordPress or WooCommerce Site

More UK developers and web agencies are now looking for ways to connect live vehicle data directly into WordPress and WooCommerce websites. Whether it is for an ecommerce store that sells parts and accessories or a booking form for an MOT centre, the same principle applies. You need customers to enter their registration, fetch verified vehicle details, and then see only products or services that match that specific car. With Rapid Car Check’s Plugin and API tools that is exactly what you can do.

The process begins with a simple registration lookup. Once the number plate is entered, the plugin retrieves verified vehicle data such as make, model, body type, year, fuel type, and CO2 output. This can then be passed into your product or booking system so that the site automatically displays only relevant items or pricing. Imagine a customer entering a registration on your ecommerce homepage and immediately being shown compatible towbars, roof boxes, or bike racks. No drop down menus, no mistakes, no wasted searches. Just instant accuracy.

If you are using WooCommerce this data can be integrated into your existing product filters. The WordPress Plugin can pass vehicle data to a custom field or tag which your developer can connect to your product categories. For example, if a car’s body type is recorded as SUV you can automatically show only SUV compatible accessories. If it is a saloon you can display a different range. The same logic can be applied to vehicle age, engine size, or fuel type depending on how your store is structured.

For projects that need more flexibility our Vehicle Data API allows you to build your own logic. The API gives you access to all major identifiers including VIN, make, model, derivative, engine details, and MOT or tax status. That means you can create fully dynamic websites that respond to live data, rather than relying on static dropdown lists. Developers can use this to power vehicle parts finders, fitment databases, or custom checkout flows that price services automatically based on vehicle type.

Garages and MOT stations often use the same integration principle for bookings. A visitor enters their registration, the form retrieves the vehicle make and model, and the system instantly shows the right MOT or service price. Our Vehicle Forms and Custom Workflow Plugins are designed exactly for that purpose. They can be connected to a booking form so the customer moves smoothly from data lookup to service selection without re-entering any information. It looks more professional and eliminates errors where customers choose the wrong option.

For agencies and developers the setup process is simple. The plugin installs on any WordPress site, while the API can be used on custom PHP, React, or Next.js builds. Full documentation is provided and our support team can guide you through data mapping and logic setup. Whether you are building a parts finder, a booking system, or an entire automotive marketplace, Rapid Car Check can act as the data layer that powers it all. For larger or bespoke projects we can also create custom apps or website integrations where vehicle data feeds are embedded directly into the design or backend system.

The benefit for your clients is instant professionalism. When a site identifies a car automatically, customers feel they are dealing with a modern trusted business. It removes friction, saves time, and increases conversion rates. A well built registration lookup is the digital equivalent of a confident first impression. For agencies it is a perfect add on service that delivers real value to clients. For garages it removes manual admin and simplifies booking. For ecommerce stores it increases sales by ensuring customers never see irrelevant products.

If you are planning a project like this, you can use our plugin for quick integration or our API for more advanced filtering and automation. Both options can be customised with support from our development team.

To explore the possibilities, view our developer and integration resources below.

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