Developer Documentation

GroupVAN (Group’s Value Added Network) provides integration services for the automotive aftermarket industry. The GroupVAN Gateway connects buyer and seller systems through a unified platform capable of interacting with multiple third-party integrations, networks and specialized aftermarket automotive technology. Translation of data between systems and formats occurs in real time, providing a seamless ordering and catalog experience.

Getting Started

GroupVAN uses standard REST endpoints with GET and POST methods. All communication is stateless and requires HTTPS.

Important

GroupVAN only accepts requests sent via HTTPS.

Data Format

All requests and responses use JSON format.

Authentication

Authentication is handled via a self-signed JWT (JSON Web Token). The token contains embedded information about the client and the resources it can access. Please speak with your GroupVAN integrator to receive your credentials.

Required Headers

All requests must include the following headers:

Content-Type: application/json
Authorization: Bearer eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1...