Encar.com Automotive Scraper: Extract Vehicle Details & Specs Instantly

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What Is Encar.com?

Encar.com is South Korea's largest automotive marketplace, featuring thousands of used and new vehicle listings with comprehensive details, photos, and seller contact information. It's the primary platform for car buyers and dealers to discover vehicles. Manually extracting listing details is inefficient — the Encar Automotive Scraper automates this process, delivering structured vehicle data at scale for market analysis, price tracking, and dealership operations.

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Overview

The Encar Automotive Scraper extracts comprehensive vehicle detail pages from Encar.com, converting individual car listings into structured records. It is designed for:

• Auto dealers monitoring competitor inventory and pricing
• Price aggregators building comprehensive vehicle databases
• Market researchers analyzing automotive trends in Korea
• Buyers tracking specific models or price ranges across listings

Key strengths include high-volume extraction (up to 200 items per URL), graceful URL failure handling, and rich output spanning vehicle specifications, condition, photos, and seller contact details.

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Input Format

The scraper accepts a configuration object with the following parameters:

{
  "urls": [
    "https://fem.encar.com/cars/detail/42177552?advClickPosition=mweb_mhightlight_g5_t10660&listAdvType=mhighlight&type=detail&view_type=checked",
    "https://fem.encar.com/cars/detail/41279203?advClickPosition=mweb_mopre_g4_t10655&listAdvType=mpremium&type=detail&view_type=checked"
  ],
  "max_items_per_url": 200,
  "ignore_url_failures": true
}

Parameter	Description	Example
urls	Array of Encar vehicle detail page URLs	fem.encar.com/cars/detail/{ID}
max_items_per_url	Maximum records per URL (typically 1, up to 200)	200
ignore_url_failures	If true, continues scraping if some URLs fail; if false, stops on first error	true or false

Requirements:

• URLs must link to individual vehicle detail pages, not search results
• Query parameters (e.g., advClickPosition, listAdvType) may be included or omitted
• Each URL typically returns one vehicle record

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Output Format

Sample output

{
  "manage": {
    "dummy": false,
    "dummy_vehicle_id": null,
    "re_registered": false,
    "web_reserved": true,
    "regist_date_time": "2026-06-12T14:21:49",
    "first_advertised_date_time": "2026-06-15T14:33:04",
    "modify_date_time": "2026-07-24T11:33:07",
    "subscribe_count": 6,
    "view_count": 835
  },
  "category": {
    "type": "CAR",
    "manufacturer_cd": "013",
    "manufacturer_name": "벤츠",
    "model_cd": "001",
    "model_name": "E-클래스 W212",
    "grade_cd": "014",
    "grade_name": "E220 CDI 아방가르드",
    "grade_english_name": "E220 CDI Avantgarde",
    "year_month": "201206",
    "form_year": "2012",
    "domestic": false,
    "import_type": "REGULAR_IMPORT",
    "origin_price": 6520,
    "manufacturer_english_name": "Mercedes-Benz",
    "model_group_cd": "004",
    "model_group_name": "E-클래스",
    "model_group_english_name": "E-Class",
    "grade_detail_cd": null,
    "grade_detail_name": null,
    "grade_detail_english_name": null,
    "jato_vehicle_id": 735051020120315,
    "warranty": {
      "user_defined": false,
      "company_name": null,
      "body_month": 24,
      "body_mileage": 999999,
      "transmission_month": 36,
      "transmission_mileage": 60000
    }
  },
  "advertisement": {
    "type": "CAR",
    "price": 479,
    "status": "ADVERTISE",
    "warranty_style_color": "WHITE",
    "trust": [
      "Warranty"
    ],
    "hot_mark": [
      12,
      17,
      24
    ],
    "one_line_text": "완전무사고/엔카진단/정비완료/전국최저가",
    "sales_status": null,
    "direct_inspected": false,
    "pre_verified": false,
    "extend_warranty": false,
    "deemed_extend_warranty": false,
    "home_service": false,
    "meet_go": false,
    "encar_check": false,
    "pre_delivery": false,
    "lease_rent_info": null,
    "encar_pass_type": null,
    "encar_pass_category_type": null,
    "under_body_photos": [],
    "has_under_body_photo": false,
    "advertisement_type": "NORMAL",
    "diagnosis_car": true
  },
  "contact": {
    "user_id": "feelbike",
    "user_type": "DEALER",
    "no": "05062212760",
    "address": "서울 강서구 강서로74길 58",
    "contact_type": "MOBILE",
    "is_verify_owner": false,
    "is_owner_partner": true
  },
  "spec": {
    "type": "CAR",
    "mileage": 248110,
    "displacement": 2143,
    "transmission_name": "오토",
    "fuel_cd": "002",
    "fuel_name": "디젤",
    "color_name": "흰색",
    "custom_color": null,
    "seat_count": 5,
    "trade_type": "D",
    "trade_owner_type": null,
    "trade_company_name": null,
    "body_name": "중형차"
  },
  "photos": [
    {
      "code": "021",
      "path": "/carpicture07/pic4217/42177552_021.jpg",
      "type": "OPTION",
      "update_date_time": "2026-06-15T14:32:48",
      "desc": null
    },
    {
      "code": "022",
      "path": "/carpicture07/pic4217/42177552_022.jpg",
      "type": "OPTION",
      "update_date_time": "2026-06-15T14:32:48",
      "desc": null
    },
    {
      "code": "010",
      "path": "/carpicture07/pic4217/42177552_010.jpg",
      "type": "INNER",
      "update_date_time": "2026-06-15T14:32:48",
      "desc": null
    },
    {
      "code": "006",
      "path": "/carpicture07/pic4217/42177552_006.jpg",
      "type": "OUTER",
      "update_date_time": "2026-06-15T14:32:48",
      "desc": null
    },
    {
      "code": "004",
      "path": "/carpicture07/pic4217/42177552_004.jpg",
      "type": "OUTER",
      "update_date_time": "2026-06-15T14:32:48",
      "desc": null
    },
    {
      "code": "005",
      "path": "/carpicture07/pic4217/42177552_005.jpg",
      "type": "OUTER",
      "update_date_time": "2026-06-15T14:32:48",
      "desc": null
    },
    {
      "code": "020",
      "path": "/carpicture07/pic4217/42177552_020.jpg",
      "type": "OPTION",
      "update_date_time": "2026-06-15T14:32:48",
      "desc": null
    },
    {
      "code": "008",
      "path": "/carpicture07/pic4217/42177552_008.jpg",
      "type": "INNER",
      "update_date_time": "2026-06-15T14:32:48",
      "desc": null
    },
    {
      "code": "015",
      "path": "/carpicture07/pic4217/42177552_015.jpg",
      "type": "OPTION",
      "update_date_time": "2026-06-15T14:32:48",
      "desc": null
    },
    {
      "code": "019",
      "path": "/carpicture07/pic4217/42177552_019.jpg",
      "type": "OPTION",
      "update_date_time": "2026-06-15T14:32:48",
      "desc": null
    },
    {
      "code": "009",
      "path": "/carpicture07/pic4217/42177552_009.jpg",
      "type": "INNER",
      "update_date_time": "2026-06-15T14:32:48",
      "desc": null
    },
    {
      "code": "001",
      "path": "/carpicture07/pic4217/42177552_001.jpg",
      "type": "OUTER",
      "update_date_time": "2026-06-15T14:32:48",
      "desc": null
    },
    {
      "code": "024",
      "path": "/carpicture07/pic4217/42177552_024.jpg",
      "type": "OPTION",
      "update_date_time": "2026-06-15T14:32:48",
      "desc": null
    },
    {
      "code": "002",
      "path": "/carpicture07/pic4217/42177552_002.jpg",
      "type": "OUTER",
      "update_date_time": "2026-06-15T14:32:48",
      "desc": null
    },
    {
      "code": "018",
      "path": "/carpicture07/pic4217/42177552_018.jpg",
      "type": "OPTION",
      "update_date_time": "2026-06-15T14:32:48",
      "desc": null
    },
    {
      "code": "017",
      "path": "/carpicture07/pic4217/42177552_017.jpg",
      "type": "OPTION",
      "update_date_time": "2026-06-15T14:32:48",
      "desc": null
    },
    {
      "code": "007",
      "path": "/carpicture07/pic4217/42177552_007.jpg",
      "type": "INNER",
      "update_date_time": "2026-06-15T14:32:48",
      "desc": null
    },
    {
      "code": "003",
      "path": "/carpicture07/pic4217/42177552_003.jpg",
      "type": "OUTER",
      "update_date_time": "2026-06-15T14:32:48",
      "desc": null
    },
    {
      "code": "016",
      "path": "/carpicture07/pic4217/42177552_016.jpg",
      "type": "OPTION",
      "update_date_time": "2026-06-15T14:32:48",
      "desc": null
    },
    {
      "code": "023",
      "path": "/carpicture07/pic4217/42177552_023.jpg",
      "type": "OPTION",
      "update_date_time": "2026-06-15T14:32:48",
      "desc": null
    }
  ],
  "options": {
    "type": "CAR",
    "standard": [
      "001",
      "003",
      "004",
      "005",
      "006",
      "007",
      "008",
      "010",
      "014",
      "015",
      "017",
      "019",
      "020",
      "021",
      "022",
      "023",
      "024",
      "026",
      "027",
      "029",
      "030",
      "031",
      "032",
      "035",
      "051",
      "055",
      "056",
      "058",
      "068",
      "072",
      "074",
      "078",
      "081",
      "083",
      "084",
      "085",
      "096",
      "097"
    ],
    "etc": [],
    "choice": [],
    "tuning": []
  },
  "condition": {
    "accident": {
      "record_view": true,
      "resume_view": true
    },
    "inspection": {
      "formats": [
        "TABLE"
      ]
    },
    "seizing": {
      "seizing_count": 0,
      "pledge_count": 0
    }
  },
  "partnership": {
    "brand": null,
    "testdrive": {
      "active": false
    },
    "dealer": {
      "user_id": "feelbike",
      "name": "윤억준",
      "firm": {
        "code": "6715",
        "name": "(주)플랜오토",
        "diag2_partnered": false,
        "diagnosis_centers": [
          {
            "code": "151",
            "name": "엔카진단센터 강서가양점",
            "major": true,
            "telephone_number": "02-2659-5457",
            "address": "서울 강서구 강서로74길 58 가양오토갤러리 1층 진단센터/(컨설팅룸 203호)"
          }
        ],
        "meetgo_centers": []
      },
      "visit_reservation": false
    },
    "is_partnered_vehicle": true,
    "certified_brand": null,
    "lease": null,
    "rent": null
  },
  "contents": null,
  "view": {
    "encar_diagnosis": 0,
    "encar_meet_go": -1,
    "has_ev_battery_info": false,
    "is_battery_pass": false,
    "photo_plus": 0,
    "meetgo_expert_available": false,
    "is_single_ad": false
  },
  "vehicle_id": 42177552,
  "vehicle_type": "CAR",
  "vin": "WDDHF0CB9CA630196",
  "vehicle_no": "122소8990",
  "query_car_id": 42177552,
  "request_url": "/v1/readside/vehicle/42177552?include=ADVERTISEMENT,CATEGORY,CONDITION,CONTACT,MANAGE,OPTIONS,PHOTOS,SPEC,PARTNERSHIP,CENTER,VIEW"
}

Each scraped vehicle returns a structured record with 17 data fields:

Vehicle Identification

Field	Meaning	Example
Vehicle ID	Unique Encar identifier for the vehicle	42177552
VIN	Vehicle Identification Number (chassis number)	KMHEC4A46CU123456
Vehicle No	License plate or registration number	Used by dealers/authorities
Vehicle Type	Category classification (sedan, SUV, truck, etc.)	sedan
Query Car ID	Alternative vehicle reference ID in Encar system	Numeric identifier

Listing & Visibility

Field	Meaning	Example
Advertisement	Ad type or promotion status	mpremium, mhighlight
View	Number of times the listing was viewed	1,234
Request URL	Original input URL for the vehicle	Full URL with parameters

Vehicle Specifications

Field	Meaning	Example
Spec	Detailed specifications (engine, transmission, fuel type, mileage, color, year, displacement)	Combined JSON or structured data
Condition	Vehicle condition assessment (excellent, good, fair, poor)	Used/certified status
Options	Available features and add-ons (sunroof, leather seats, nav system)	List of installed options

Seller & Listing Management

Field	Meaning	Example
Manage	Listing management status or seller tier	Active, inactive, sold
Category	Listing category or pricing tier	Used car, CPO, showroom
Contact	Seller contact information (phone, email, dealer name)	Dealership or private seller details
Partnership	Partnership or franchise affiliation	Official dealer badge
Contents	Additional content (reviews, warranty info, financing options)	User-generated or dealer-provided
Photos	URLs or count of vehicle photos	Array of image URLs

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How to Use

1. Collect URLs — Visit Encar.com, search for vehicles, and open individual car detail pages. Copy the full URL (including query parameters).
2. Prepare input — Paste URLs into the urls array. Set max_items_per_url to 200 for high-volume scraping or 1 for single-vehicle extraction.
3. Configure failure handling — Set ignore_url_failures to true if scraping batches to prevent interruptions.
4. Start the scraper — Run the actor and monitor progress in the run log.
5. Export data — Download results as JSON, CSV, or Excel for analysis in spreadsheets or databases.

Tips & Best Practices:

• Use query parameters as provided in browser URLs; they contain seller filter and ad type information
• For bulk scraping, group similar URLs (e.g., same seller or category) for faster processing
• Check the View count to identify popular listings
• Combine Spec and Condition fields to assess vehicle quality and pricing patterns

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Use Cases & Business Value

• Dealership operations: Track competitor inventory, pricing strategies, and listing duration
• Market analysis: Identify trends in vehicle demand, pricing by region, and popular models
• Price comparison platforms: Aggregate listings from multiple Encar sellers into unified databases
• Personal buying: Monitor specific vehicle models and price ranges over time

The Encar Automotive Scraper eliminates hours of manual data collection, delivering structured records that integrate directly into CRM systems, spreadsheets, and analytics platforms.

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Conclusion

The Encar.com Automotive Scraper streamlines vehicle data extraction for dealers, researchers, and market analysts. With 17 comprehensive fields and support for high-volume scraping, it transforms individual car listings into actionable datasets. Whether tracking market trends or building inventory tools, this scraper provides reliable, structured automotive data at scale.