carjam-nz

Fetch public New Zealand vehicle metadata from CarJam HTML pages.

24|6|Updated Apr 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/thecolab-ai/.skills --skill carjam-nz
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Skill: carjam-nz
Source: https://github.com/thecolab-ai/.skills/tree/main/skills/carjam-nz
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/thecolab-ai/.skills --skill carjam-nz

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the effort of manually visiting CarJam to find publicly visible vehicle details for a New Zealand plate, VIN, or chassis.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Public vehicle lookup: Retrieve make, model, year, colour, plate, VIN, chassis, fuel type, and other free/basic fields from CarJam’s no-login HTML pages.
  • Report-gated visibility handling: Preserve and clearly label fields that are locked behind CarJam report gates (for example “Get Report”, “May be in Report”, “Subscribe”).
  • Deterministic CLI workflow: Use a lightweight Python CLI for single lookups and small batch runs, with retry/backoff for transient failures.
  • Use case example: Given a user-provided NZ plate, quickly return a structured summary plus source URL, while explicitly indicating which details are not publicly visible.

Quick Start

Ask the Skill to look up plate ABC123 and return the concise public summary.

Frequently Asked Questions about carjam-nz

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I look up New Zealand vehicle details from a number plate?

To look up a New Zealand vehicle, provide the plate, VIN, or chassis number. The tool fetches the CarJam public HTML page and returns a structured summary of make, model, year, colour, and related registration details.

What vehicle information can I get from CarJam public pages without logging in?

CarJam public pages offer free basic fields like make, model, year, colour, plate, VIN, chassis, and fuel type. Report-gated details are preserved in the output but clearly labeled as locked behind paywalls.

Can I process multiple NZ vehicle registrations in a batch?

Yes, you can process small batches of NZ vehicle registrations. The workflow uses a lightweight Python CLI with retry and backoff logic to handle transient failures during multiple lookups.

What happens to locked or paid report fields when parsing CarJam HTML?

Locked or paid report fields from CarJam are preserved in the output and explicitly labeled. The parsing mechanism identifies report-gated content like 'Get Report' or 'Subscribe' and keeps those fields marked as inaccessible.

Do I need a CarJam account to retrieve NZ vehicle metadata?

No, you do not need a CarJam account. The tool fetches publicly visible vehicle metadata directly from CarJam's no-login HTML pages without performing any paid report actions or requiring authentication.

What should I do if a CarJam vehicle lookup fails or returns incomplete data?

If a CarJam vehicle lookup fails, the workflow applies retry and backoff logic for transient errors. Incomplete data typically indicates that specific fields are locked behind CarJam report gates and unavailable publicly.