# Market Analysis Dataset

**Use case:** 

Build a UK car market dataset from AutoTrader. Analyze pricing trends by make, model and region.

## Input

```json
{
  "url": "https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-search",
  "maxItems": 500,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true
  }
}
```

## Output

```json
{
  "id": {
    "label": "Advert ID",
    "format": "string"
  },
  "title": {
    "label": "Title",
    "format": "string"
  },
  "price": {
    "label": "Price",
    "format": "string"
  },
  "images": {
    "label": "Images",
    "format": "array"
  },
  "contactDetails.advertiserName": {
    "label": "Advertiser Name",
    "format": "string"
  },
  "contactDetails.advertiserTown": {
    "label": "Advertiser Town",
    "format": "string"
  }
}
```

## How it works

### 1. Sign up on Apify or log in

The AutoTrader UK Scraper \[$0.75/1K💰\] | Car Prices & Specs Actor is ready to run with the inputs already set for "Market Analysis Dataset". [Sign up or log in](https://console.apify.com/create-task-from-example/E5sITXKLXI362qSa9) and you'll land in Apify Console with a copy of this exact task.

### 2. Start the "Market Analysis Dataset" task

The AutoTrader UK Scraper \[$0.75/1K💰\] | Car Prices & Specs Actor will start running based on the input automatically. You can also change all the input fields, like search url, max items, and more, to match your specific use case.

### 3. Receive the "Market Analysis Dataset" output

Monitor the progress in real time. You will be notified as soon as your dataset is complete and ready for review. Each result includes data such as advert id, title, price, and more.

### 4. Integrate into your workflow

The final output is delivered in JSON, CSV, or Excel format, ready to be plugged into your workflow. You can also [run the "Market Analysis Dataset" task via API](https://apify.com/ahmed_jasarevic/autotrader-scraper.md).

## FAQ

### What does Market Analysis Dataset return?

Market Analysis Dataset returns one car listing with advert ID, title, price, make, model, year, mileage, location, seller type, images, and optional dealer contacts. Download the dataset as JSON, CSV, Excel, or HTML, or read it via the Apify API.

### What input does Market Analysis Dataset use?

Market Analysis Dataset uses url (one AutoTrader search URL), maxItems (500), and proxyConfiguration. Edit these values in the Input tab before each run; saved settings apply to scheduled runs too.

### How many results can Market Analysis Dataset return?

Market Analysis Dataset is capped by maxItems (500). The free plan allows 5 listings per run. Split the search or schedule multiple runs to collect more.

### How much does it cost to run Market Analysis Dataset?

Market Analysis Dataset uses Apify pay-per-result pricing: $0.00075 per listing plus a $0.00005 start fee, about $0.75 per 1,000 listings. Free credits cover a small test; check the Actor pricing page for current tier rates.

### Can I schedule Market Analysis Dataset?

Yes. Schedule Market Analysis Dataset in Apify Console, set a daily or weekly interval, and connect webhooks, Google Sheets, or API integrations to each run.

### Is Market Analysis Dataset affiliated with AutoTrader UK?

No. Market Analysis Dataset is an independent Apify Actor and is not affiliated with AutoTrader UK. It collects publicly available data; respect the site's terms and robots.txt.

### Which AutoTrader search does this task use?

Market Analysis Dataset uses a pre-set AutoTrader UK search URL with maxItems 500; edit url to change make, model, price, mileage, transmission, body type, or postcode.

### Can I use this task for market research?

Yes; Market Analysis Dataset returns price, make, model, year, mileage, seller type, and location for UK used-car market analysis.

## About this Actor

This example demonstrates how to use [AutoTrader UK Scraper [$0.75/1K💰] | Car Prices & Specs](https://apify.com/ahmed_jasarevic/autotrader-scraper.md) with a specific input configuration. Visit the [Actor detail page](https://apify.com/ahmed_jasarevic/autotrader-scraper.md) to learn more, explore other use cases, and run it yourself.


## How to integrate an Actor?

This Task's input is already configured above. Use it as-is rather than inventing a new one.

Do not guess an integration path. Every one of them is in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md: the Apify MCP server, Agent Skills with the Apify CLI, the JavaScript and Python clients, the REST API, and the account-free path for an agent with no human to sign in. It also carries the rule on stating cost before the first paid run.

For full API examples (JavaScript, Python, CLI, MCP, OpenAPI), see this Task's Actor page: https://apify.com/ahmed_jasarevic/autotrader-scraper.md

Each client library has reference documentation the quickstart does not restate: [JavaScript/TypeScript](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md) (`npm install apify-client`) and [Python](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md) (`pip install apify-client`).