Ghost in the Machine: What Your Vehicle Knows That You Don’t

Every time a car engine starts, a digital conversation begins – silent, invisible, and packed with meaning. It’s a dialogue between dozens of electronic control units (ECUs), sensors, and processors. This isn’t just about speed or RPMs; it’s about whether the driver’s seatbelt is buckled, whether the headlights are on, the exact fuel level, or if the rear passenger door was opened five minutes ago. Modern vehicles generate a wealth of hidden vehicle telematics data. Most people never hear this conversation. Most businesses never do either.

But what if you could?

At VINVOX, we believe the real power in modern vehicles isn’t just how they move – it’s in what they know.

The Hidden Universe Inside Every Car

Today’s vehicles are more than machines, they’re rolling data centers. Each car holds a complex web of telematics data points that tell the full story of its state, history, and health. But accessing this data has historically been a messy, frustrating experience. Why? Because it’s fragmented, undocumented, and often buried deep in proprietary systems that vary wildly between makes, models, and years.

This is where most companies hit a wall. They have the right hardware. They know what data could exist. But without a reliable roadmap, they’re just guessing.

Enter Fetch: Turning Guesswork Into Precision

Fetch was built to solve this exact problem.

It’s not another diagnostic tool. It’s a database of over 80 critical vehicle parameters, mapped across thousands of makes and models, and delivered through a simple API. Instead of searching for the right PID (parameter ID) or hoping a command works on a specific vehicle, developers and product teams use Fetch to know exactly where to look and what they’ll get back.

You ask for “fuel level” on a 2018 Ford F-150? Fetch gives you the exact location and format of that data. Same goes for battery voltage, seatbelt status, brake light state, and more.

Why the “Invisible” Matters

This hidden data unlocks immense value, and competitive edge, across the mobility ecosystem:

  • Fleet Management: Monitor fuel and battery levels, enforce safety protocols like seatbelt use, or track when cargo doors open.
  • Insurance: Capture vehicle behaviour patterns (like light/brake use) to score risk or verify claims with greater confidence.
  • Video Telematics: Sync telematics like turn signals or reverse gear with dash cam footage to build a richer narrative around incidents.
  • OBD Device Makers: Enhance offerings by going beyond generic PIDs, delivering features the competition can’t match out-of-the-box.

Real Data, Real Impact

Our partners use Fetch to build smarter tools, reduce integration time, and deliver richer experiences to their end-users. By translating the car’s internal dialogue into clean, actionable insights, Fetch is turning “ghost” data into fuel for innovation.

You don’t need to reverse-engineer every new model. You don’t need to rely on best guesses. You just need Fetch.

Conclusion: Let the Vehicle Speak

Your vehicle already knows more than you think. The question is whether you’re listening.

With Fetch, we help you tune in. Because once you hear what your vehicles are saying, you’ll never look at a data point the same way again.

Interested in exploring how Fetch can elevate your product or service?
Let’s talk.