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VIN/HIN pre-purchase report: open NHTSA recalls, complaints, investigations, title-brand & liens.

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Tool DescriptionsA

Average 4.6/5 across 1 of 1 tools scored.

Server CoherenceA
Disambiguation5/5

Only one tool exists, so there is no ambiguity between tools. The single tool's purpose is clearly described.

Naming Consistency5/5

With only one tool, naming consistency is inherently perfect. The name 'vehicle_report' is descriptive and follows a consistent pattern.

Tool Count3/5

The server has a single tool, which is borderline appropriate for its narrow domain. While it feels thin, the tool is comprehensive for a pre-purchase check.

Completeness3/5

The tool covers the core functionality of generating a pre-purchase report, but lacks additional operations like checking multiple VINs or saving reports. Minor gaps exist for a complete workflow.

Available Tools

1 tool
vehicle_reportAInspect

Generate a pre-purchase report for a titled asset by VIN (cars, trucks, RVs, trailers, heavy equipment) or HIN (recreational boats). Returns open federal NHTSA recalls (severity-ranked), consumer-complaint crash/fire/injury/death counts, open investigations, VIN check-digit + factory decode, and the exact next-step sources for lien & title-brand. Public NHTSA/USCG data — not an official title record; lien/salvage need a state/NMVTIS check, which the report links.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
hinNo12-character Hull Identification Number (recreational boats).
vinNo17-character VIN (cars/trucks/RVs/trailers/equipment).
Behavior4/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden. It accurately describes the tool as read-only (generating a report, not modifying data), specifies the data sources (public NHTSA/USCG), and clarifies what the report includes and excludes (not an official title record). It could explicitly state 'read-only' or 'no destructive actions,' but the lack of contradiction and clear description earns a 4.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is two sentences, with the main action in the first sentence. The second sentence is somewhat long but packs essential details about output and limitations. It is appropriately sized and front-loaded, though slightly dense.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness5/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given no output schema, the description thoroughly explains what the report returns (recalls severity-ranked, complaint counts, investigations, decode, next-step sources) and its limitations. For a tool with 2 optional parameters and no nested objects, this provides complete context for correct usage.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100% with descriptions for both VIN and HIN (character length and type). The description adds context by associating VIN with specific asset types (cars, trucks, RVs, etc.) and HIN with recreational boats, and reiterates the character lengths. This adds meaning beyond the schema.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states it generates a pre-purchase report for titled assets by VIN or HIN, lists the specific data returned (recalls, complaints, investigations, decode, lien sources), and distinguishes between VIN (cars, trucks, RVs, trailers, heavy equipment) and HIN (recreational boats). This is specific, actionable, and differentiates from any sibling tools.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines5/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description explicitly says to use this tool for pre-purchase reports of vehicles by VIN or HIN. It also warns that it's public NHTSA/USCG data, not an official title record, and advises using a state/NMVTIS check for lien/salvage information. This provides clear when-to-use and when-not-to-use guidance.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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