How CarSpot's car data works
Every car page on CarSpot shows specs, an estimated value and a rarity tier. This page explains where those figures come from, how they're checked and what they can and can't tell you.
Which cars are included
The CarSpot car database covers 5,224 cars from 248 makes. Most entries are one generation of a model, and some special versions get an entry of their own. The list of models was built from the Department for Transport's vehicle licensing statistics, which show the cars on UK roads, and from Wikidata, an open database that also covers classics and cars sold outside the UK. It's the same database the CarSpot app uses to identify the cars you spot.
Where the specs come from
Specs were researched with AI models that search published sources, then run through automated checks for missing and implausible figures. On 15 October 2026 the whole catalogue was audited again against published sources.
- Figures are typical for the standard car. Options, markets and model years vary.
- When a figure isn't known, it's left blank rather than guessed.
- Weights are kerb weights.
- 0–60 mph times are calculated from the 0–100 km/h time: 100 km/h is about 62 mph, so we use 95% of it.
How values are estimated
Each car has an estimated value in US dollars for a typical example, usually given as a range and researched the same way as the specs. Pound figures are converted at a monthly exchange rate: the current one, from 3 November 2026, is $1 = £0.75.
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth.
What rarity means
Every car has a CarSpot rarity tier, from Common to Unicorn. It's part of the game: the tier decides how much XP a card earns. Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. On top of that:
- Classics at least 25 years old and limited editions get a bonus.
- One-offs and cars built in runs of 500 or fewer score the full 100.
- Minimums keep the fastest, most expensive and lowest-volume cars at Rare or above.
- The value part of the score uses UK prices.
Our team can also correct individual cars by hand when the research or the formula gets something wrong.
| Tier | Cars | XP per card |
|---|---|---|
| Common | 2,106 | 10 |
| Uncommon | 1,341 | 20 |
| Rare | 573 | 40 |
| Epic | 247 | 80 |
| Legendary | 66 | 160 |
| Unicorn | 891 | 320 |
For the full story, read CarSpot rarity explained.
Why the pictures are illustrations
The car pictures on CarSpot are AI studio illustrations made for CarSpot, not photos of real cars. Each one passed a quality check before it was published, and number plates are blurred. So far 494 of the 5,224 cars have one. Photos that players take in the app never appear on this website.
Spotting figures
Some pages show how often cars have been spotted, such as the car spotting places and the most-spotted lists. They count Verified spots made in the CarSpot app that are at least a day old, for cars still in the player's garage. Place figures are by town or city, never exact locations, and leave out spots close to a player's home and spots from players who don't share them on the community map. We never publish usernames or players' photos. The figures are a snapshot from 3 November 2026, and our privacy policy explains more.
Spotted a mistake?
Email info@carspotapp.com with a link to the car's page and what needs fixing, and we'll look into it.
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Turn every car you spot into a collectible card
- Snap a car to identify its make, model and year
- Collect cards across six tiers, from Common to Unicorn
- See specs, 0–60 times and estimated values
- Build your garage, earn badges and map your spots