New API-driven product eliminates paint matching guesswork for smash repairers, insurers, fleet operators, and automotive software providers
InfoAgent, one of Australia’s leading vehicle data providers and authorised broker of the National Exchange of Vehicle and Driver Information System (NEVDIS), announced the launch of OEM Paint Codes via Rego Lookup — a new data product that delivers manufacturer-exact paint code information through a single registration plate query.
The product addresses a persistent and costly problem in Australia’s collision repair ecosystem: inaccurate paint matching. With modern vehicles featuring increasingly complex finishes — from multi-stage metallics and pearl coats to subtle production-run colour variants — identifying the correct OEM paint code has traditionally required manual decoding, manufacturer portal access, or physical identification plates that are frequently damaged or missing.
InfoAgent’s solution reduces that process to a single API call. By entering a vehicle’s registration number, users receive the exact OEM paint code, manufacturer paint description, and variant-level colour information in milliseconds — integrated directly into their existing quoting platform, estimating tool, or paint management system.
“Paint matching shouldn’t be a gamble,” said Paul Hardiman, General Manager at InfoAgent. “Every incorrect colour match costs a repairer time, materials, and margin — and creates friction with insurers. We built this product to give the industry a definitive answer at the point of quoting, not after the vehicle is already in the booth.”
Solving a Real-World Problem at Scale
Australia’s collision repair industry processes hundreds of thousands of vehicle repairs each year, many involving colour-critical panel and paintwork. An incorrect paint code can trigger costly re-sprays, delay vehicle returns, and strain relationships between repairers and their insurer partners.
The OEM Paint Codes product covers millions of registered vehicles across Australia and delivers data including the exact OEM paint code linked to the specific vehicle, manufacturer paint descriptions encompassing complex metallic, pearl, and tri-coat finishes, and variant-level accuracy for late-model vehicles with multiple paint options. The data is delivered via InfoAgent’s secure, modern RESTful API in structured JSON or XML, and integrates seamlessly into existing business workflows without requiring additional portals, screen-switching, or manual manufacturer lookups.
Broad Industry Applications
While smash repairers stand to benefit most immediately — through reduced re-spray costs, faster quoting, and improved first-time-right accuracy — the product serves multiple segments of the automotive value chain. Insurance assessors and repair networks can validate repair accuracy against OEM specifications and improve consistency across national repair portfolios. Fleet and commercial vehicle operators can maintain brand integrity and reduce downtime caused by incorrect colour matching. Automotive software providers and estimating platforms can embed verified OEM paint data directly into their products, strengthening their accuracy and value proposition without adding operational complexity.
Built for Seamless Integration
Consistent with InfoAgent’s broader data catalogue, OEM Paint Codes can be combined with other datasets — including NEVDIS vehicle identity, ADAS features, PPSR, EV charging specifications, and warranty data — in a single API call. This allows businesses to retrieve a comprehensive vehicle profile without managing multiple vendor relationships or integration points.
A free test environment, clear documentation, and dedicated integration support are available to help development teams get started immediately.
“Accurate vehicle data is the foundation of quality repairs,” added Paul. “If you’re responsible for repair accuracy, turnaround times, or system integration, this isn’t just a feature. It’s infrastructure.”
