Car Parts Price Scraper

Overview

The Car Parts Price Scraper is an Apify actor that extracts auto parts pricing data from major online auto parts retailers. It collects part names, part numbers, prices, brand information, vehicle compatibility, and availability status to help you compare prices and find the best deals on automotive parts and accessories.

Features

• Search for any auto part by keyword with vehicle-specific filtering
• Extract part numbers for precise ordering and cross-referencing
• Compare prices across different brands for the same part type
• Filter results by specific vehicle make, model, and year
• Collect availability status and store information
• Extract product images for visual verification

Input Configuration

The actor accepts the following input parameters:

• searchTerms - List of auto parts to search for (e.g., brake pads, oil filter, spark plugs). Defaults to brake pads and oil filter.
• vehicleMake - Vehicle manufacturer for compatibility filtering. Defaults to Toyota.
• vehicleModel - Vehicle model for compatibility filtering. Defaults to Camry.
• vehicleYear - Vehicle model year for compatibility filtering. Defaults to 2022.
• maxResults - Maximum number of parts to return. Defaults to 100.

Output Format

Each part in the output dataset includes:

• partName - Full part name and description
• partNumber - Manufacturer or store part number
• price - Listed price
• brand - Part brand or manufacturer
• compatibility - Vehicle compatibility information
• availability - Stock status (In Stock, Limited, etc.)
• imageUrl - Product image URL
• store - Retailer name
• url - Product page URL
• scrapedAt - Data extraction timestamp

Use Cases

This scraper is valuable for DIY mechanics comparing parts prices before purchasing, auto repair shops sourcing cost-effective parts, fleet managers tracking maintenance costs, automotive parts resellers monitoring competitor pricing, and researchers analyzing auto parts market trends. Vehicle-specific filtering ensures you only see compatible parts.

Cost and Performance

The actor runs on minimal memory (256 MB) and processes searches quickly. Running costs follow Apify platform pricing with pay-per-event billing at $0.75 per 1,000 results. This makes it affordable for regular price monitoring and bulk comparison tasks.

Integrations

Export auto parts data using Apify integrations to Google Sheets, Excel, databases, Zapier, or webhooks. The structured JSON output makes it easy to build price comparison dashboards or automated purchasing workflows.

Tips and Troubleshooting

• Use specific part names for better results (e.g., "ceramic brake pads" instead of just "brakes")
• Always specify your exact vehicle year, make, and model for accurate compatibility filtering
• Start with a small maxResults value to verify your search terms return relevant results
• If results are limited, try broadening your search terms or removing vehicle-specific keywords