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AutoScout24 Scraper: Extract European Automotive Data at Scale

Understanding AutoScout24 and the Value of Its Data

AutoScout24 is the largest pan-European online car marketplace with more than 30 million monthly users and over two million vehicle listings. The platform operates across key European markets including Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Italy, France, Austria, Norway, Denmark, Poland, and Sweden, making it an invaluable resource for automotive market intelligence.

For businesses in the automotive sector, pricing analysts, market researchers, and dealerships, accessing this vast repository of vehicle data can provide critical competitive insights. However, manually collecting data from thousands of listings is time-consuming and inefficient. The AutoScout24 Scraper solves this challenge by automating the data extraction process, enabling users to gather structured vehicle information at scale for market analysis, pricing strategies, inventory management, and competitive intelligence.

Scraper Overview: Features and Capabilities

The AutoScout24 Scraper is designed to extract comprehensive vehicle listing data from AutoScout24's search results pages. This tool enables users to collect detailed automotive information including vehicle specifications, pricing data, seller details, location information, and market statistics without manual intervention.

Key strengths of this scraper include:

• Flexible URL Input: Accepts multiple search result URLs, allowing users to scrape different vehicle categories, brands, or filtered searches simultaneously
• Proxy Support: Implements residential proxy rotation to avoid detection and ensure reliable data collection
• Configurable Extraction Limits: Control the number of items extracted per URL to manage costs and focus on relevant data
• Retry Mechanism: Built-in retry logic ensures data collection success even when facing temporary network issues
• Comprehensive Data Output: Extracts 20+ data fields per vehicle listing, providing deep insights into each vehicle offer

This scraper is ideal for automotive dealers analyzing competitor pricing, market researchers studying vehicle trends, pricing analysts developing valuation models, data scientists building automotive datasets, and businesses requiring real-time market intelligence from Europe's automotive sector.

Input Configuration Explained

Example url 1: https://www.autoscout24.com/lst/c/suv-pick-up

Example url 2: https://www.autoscout24.com/lst/bmw/bt_suv%2Foff-road%2Fpick-up?atype=C&body=4&page=2&search_id=120ohamebpq&source=listpage_pagination

Example url 3: https://www.autoscout24.com/lst/bmw?atype=C&body=4%2C1&cy=D%2CA%2CB%2CE%2CF%2CI%2CL%2CNL&damaged_listing=exclude&desc=0&powertype=kw&search_id=22vgebsj0ut&sort=standard&source=listpage_pagination&ustate=N%2CU

Example Screenshot of automotive list by query page:

Input Format Specification

The scraper accepts JSON configuration with precise parameters to customize data extraction according to specific requirements. The input structure includes essential settings for proxy configuration, retry mechanisms, and URL specifications.

Example Input Configuration:

{
  "max_retries_per_url": 2, // Maximum waiting time when accessing the links you provided.
  "proxy": { // Add a proxy to ensure that during the data collection process, you are not detected as a bot.
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": [
      "RESIDENTIAL" 
    ],
    "apifyProxyCountry": "SG" // You should choose an Country that coincides with the Country you want to collect data from
  },
  "max_items_per_url": 20,
  "urls": [ // Links to automotive list by query pages.
    "https://www.autoscout24.com/lst/c/suv-pick-up",
    "https://www.autoscout24.com/lst/bmw/bt_suv%2Foff-road%2Fpick-up?atype=C&body=4&page=2&search_id=120ohamebpq&source=listpage_pagination",
    "https://www.autoscout24.com/lst/bmw?atype=C&body=4%2C1&cy=D%2CA%2CB%2CE%2CF%2CI%2CL%2CNL&damaged_listing=exclude&desc=0&powertype=kw&search_id=22vgebsj0ut&sort=standard&source=listpage_pagination&ustate=N%2CU"
  ]
}

Input Parameter Details:

• max_retries_per_url: Controls the maximum number of retry attempts for each URL when encountering network issues or temporary blocks. Setting this to 2 provides a balance between thoroughness and efficiency.

• proxy configuration: Essential for avoiding detection as an automated bot. The residential proxy group from Singapore (SG) provides reliable access while maintaining anonymity. Users should select a proxy country that aligns with their target market for optimal performance.

• max_items_per_url: Limits the number of properties extracted per search result page, allowing for controlled data collection and preventing overwhelming server requests.

• urls (Array): An array of AutoScout24 search result page URLs. You can include:

• Category pages (e.g., SUVs, sedans, luxury vehicles)

• Brand-specific searches (e.g., BMW, Mercedes, Audi)

• Filtered searches with specific parameters (price range, year, mileage, location)

• Paginated results (page 2, 3, etc.)

Input Requirements and Limitations

• URLs must be complete AutoScout24 search result pages.
• Use specific search filters on AutoScout24 before copying URLs to target exactly the data you need
• For large-scale extraction, break down your scraping into multiple smaller runs to maintain stability
• Always test with a small max_items_per_url value (e.g., 5-10) before running larger extractions

Comprehensive Output Data Structure

You get the output from the autoscout24.com Property Search Scraper stored in a tab. The following is an example of the Information Fields collected after running the Actor.

[ // List of automotive information
  {
  "id": "0d76b69e-777a-4946-95c2-2fd133ecee9f",
  "cross_reference_id": null,
  "images": [
    "https://prod.pictures.autoscout24.net/listing-images/0d76b69e-777a-4946-95c2-2fd133ecee9f_ec0571f4-3a6a-44b3-9dc1-829b89b45e78.jpg/250x188.webp",
    "https://prod.pictures.autoscout24.net/listing-images/0d76b69e-777a-4946-95c2-2fd133ecee9f_99259e2b-5fe3-4f1a-b1da-c3ed6280481a.jpg/250x188.webp",
    "https://prod.pictures.autoscout24.net/listing-images/0d76b69e-777a-4946-95c2-2fd133ecee9f_d43c78b2-4dde-45c2-97e9-d28d8b8a43ed.jpg/250x188.webp",
    "https://prod.pictures.autoscout24.net/listing-images/0d76b69e-777a-4946-95c2-2fd133ecee9f_9e150585-9fbe-46ef-a149-af915f4e6beb.jpg/250x188.webp",
    "https://prod.pictures.autoscout24.net/listing-images/0d76b69e-777a-4946-95c2-2fd133ecee9f_e6ee679e-d64b-4dbb-aa13-b9c2b9a2cfa4.jpg/250x188.webp",
    "https://prod.pictures.autoscout24.net/listing-images/0d76b69e-777a-4946-95c2-2fd133ecee9f_dc3006c0-71eb-4699-bc2b-561ffa22e6a9.jpg/250x188.webp",
    "https://prod.pictures.autoscout24.net/listing-images/0d76b69e-777a-4946-95c2-2fd133ecee9f_ba3cb6ef-571a-4825-8c8d-fc07968a1e7b.jpg/250x188.webp",
    "https://prod.pictures.autoscout24.net/listing-images/0d76b69e-777a-4946-95c2-2fd133ecee9f_7c5111c4-5349-4e3f-b2b6-067fb3ad067a.jpg/250x188.webp",
    "https://prod.pictures.autoscout24.net/listing-images/0d76b69e-777a-4946-95c2-2fd133ecee9f_517571a2-6f3c-435b-a1d0-d7c0466a2334.jpg/250x188.webp",
    "https://prod.pictures.autoscout24.net/listing-images/0d76b69e-777a-4946-95c2-2fd133ecee9f_cf50e2ee-cd08-4458-8b4a-eb109f358368.jpg/250x188.webp",
    "https://prod.pictures.autoscout24.net/listing-images/0d76b69e-777a-4946-95c2-2fd133ecee9f_b324a455-39b0-4185-9400-402995d7a81f.jpg/250x188.webp",
    "https://prod.pictures.autoscout24.net/listing-images/0d76b69e-777a-4946-95c2-2fd133ecee9f_d06911c7-efed-4834-aa2b-3dfb3cd148c6.jpg/250x188.webp",
    "https://prod.pictures.autoscout24.net/listing-images/0d76b69e-777a-4946-95c2-2fd133ecee9f_6cf04e80-9dab-4fe4-b443-b29054f3b825.jpg/250x188.webp",
    "https://prod.pictures.autoscout24.net/listing-images/0d76b69e-777a-4946-95c2-2fd133ecee9f_dc5a175d-d835-4fe0-a5cc-cb1d7dd52a6b.jpg/250x188.webp",
    "https://prod.pictures.autoscout24.net/listing-images/0d76b69e-777a-4946-95c2-2fd133ecee9f_0be9f455-4c5f-4598-b5b7-2f197749150e.jpg/250x188.webp"
  ],
  "ocs_images_a": [],
  "is_offer_new": null,
  "price": {
    "price_formatted": "€ 4,400"
  },
  "available_now": true,
  "super_deal": {
    "old_price_formatted": "",
    "is_eligible": false
  },
  "url": "/offers/land-rover-range-rover-sport-3-0-sdv6-hse-motore-rumoroso-diesel-black-0d76b69e-777a-4946-95c2-2fd133ecee9f",
  "vehicle": {
    "article_type": "Car",
    "make": "Land Rover",
    "model": "Range Rover Sport",
    "model_id": 18555,
    "model_version_input": "3.0 SDV6 HSE //MOTORE RUMOROSO//",
    "subtitle": null,
    "offer_type": "U",
    "transmission": "Automatic",
    "fuel": "Diesel",
    "mileage_in_km": "264,000 km"
  },
  "location": {
    "country_code": "IT",
    "zip": "43126",
    "city": "Parma - Pr",
    "street": "Strada Baganzola 54/A"
  },
  "ratings": {
    "ratings_count": 307,
    "ratings_stars": 5,
    "ratings_enabled": true
  },
  "seller": {
    "dealer": {
      "max_images": 15
    },
    "id": "26019645",
    "type": "Dealer",
    "logo": {
      "small": {
        "href": "https://prod.pictures.autoscout24.net/dealer-info/26019645-original-b4d26a06-6543-4bfd-a677-ffc6a904be59.jpeg/resize/100x50%3E/quality/90"
      }
    },
    "company_name": "Wh Srl",
    "contact_name": "Wh Motors",
    "links": {
      "info_page": "/lst?atype=C&cid=26019645",
      "imprint": "https://www.autoscout24.com/dealerinfo/wh-srl/imprint"
    },
    "phones": [
      {
        "phone_type": "Office",
        "formatted_number": "+39 392 - 2132444",
        "call_to": "+393922132444"
      },
      {
        "phone_type": "Mobile",
        "formatted_number": "+39 373 - 7653666",
        "call_to": "+393737653666"
      },
      {
        "phone_type": "Whatsapp",
        "formatted_number": "+39 392 - 2132444",
        "call_to": null
      }
    ]
  },
  "applied_ad_tier": "T50",
  "ad_tier": "T50",
  "is_ocs": false,
  "special_conditions": [],
  "statistics": {
    "leads_range": "Some"
  },
  "search_result_type": "Nfm",
  "search_result_section": "Main",
  "vehicle_details": [
    {
      "data": "264,000 km",
      "icon_name": "mileage_road",
      "aria_label": "Mileage"
    },
    {
      "data": "Automatic",
      "icon_name": "gearbox",
      "aria_label": "Gear"
    },
    {
      "data": "03/2010",
      "icon_name": "calendar",
      "aria_label": "First registration"
    },
    {
      "data": "Diesel",
      "icon_name": "gas_pump",
      "aria_label": "Fuel type"
    },
    {
      "data": "180 kW (245 hp)",
      "icon_name": "speedometer",
      "aria_label": "Power"
    }
  ],
  "from_url": "https://www.autoscout24.com/lst/c/suv-pick-up"
}, // ... Many other automotive details
]

Output Fields Explained

ID (String): The unique identifier for each vehicle listing on AutoScout24. This ID remains consistent and can be used to track specific vehicles over time, monitor price changes, or avoid duplicate entries in your database.

Cross Reference ID (String): An alternative identifier that may be used for cross-referencing within AutoScout24's internal systems or connecting related listings.

Images (Array): Contains URLs to all vehicle images in the listing. High-quality images are essential for visual analysis, creating attractive presentations, or training computer vision models for automotive recognition systems.

OCS Images A (Array): Specialized image set that may relate to AutoScout24's OCS (Online Car Shopping) service, potentially featuring standardized or professionally photographed images.

Is Offer New (Boolean): Indicates whether this is a newly posted listing (true) or an older posting (false). This field helps identify fresh inventory and market entry timing.

Price (Object/Number): The advertised price for the vehicle, typically including currency information. This is crucial for pricing analysis, market valuation studies, and competitive pricing strategies. The format may include the numerical value and currency code.

Available Now (Boolean): Indicates immediate availability of the vehicle. This field is valuable for inventory management and understanding which vehicles are ready for immediate purchase versus those on order or in transit.

Super Deal (Boolean): A flag indicating whether AutoScout24 has marked this listing as a "Super Deal" - typically vehicles with competitive pricing or special offers. This can help identify particularly attractive market opportunities.

URL (String): The direct link to the full vehicle listing page. Use this to access additional details not captured by the scraper, verify information, or provide direct links in your applications.

Vehicle (Object): A comprehensive object containing all vehicle specifications including:

• Make and model
• Year of manufacture
• Mileage
• Fuel type
• Transmission type
• Engine specifications
• Body type
• Color
• Number of previous owners
• Technical features and equipment

Location (Object): Geographic information about where the vehicle is located or where the seller operates, including:

• Country
• Region/State
• City
• Potentially postal code This data is essential for logistics planning, regional market analysis, and understanding geographic pricing variations.

Ratings (Object): May include seller ratings, vehicle condition scores, or other quality indicators that help assess the trustworthiness and appeal of the listing.

Seller (Object): Detailed information about the entity selling the vehicle:

• Seller name
• Seller type (private individual vs. dealership)
• Contact information (when available)
• Dealer ratings and reviews
• Number of active listings This field is crucial for dealer network analysis and understanding market participants.

Applied Ad Tier (String): The advertising tier that has been applied to this listing, indicating the level of promotion or visibility the seller has purchased.

Ad Tier (String): The available or designated advertising tier for the listing, which may influence its visibility in search results.

Is OCS (Boolean): Indicates whether the listing is part of AutoScout24's OCS (Online Car Shopping) program, which typically offers additional buyer protection and standardized purchasing processes.

Special Conditions (Object): Contains information about special terms, warranties, financing options, or other unique conditions associated with the vehicle sale.

Statistics (Object): Aggregated or analytical data that may include:

• Number of views
• Time on market
• Price history
• Comparison to similar vehicles These metrics provide valuable context for understanding market dynamics and listing performance.

Search Result Type (String): Categorizes how this result appears in search results, which may indicate sponsored listings versus organic results.

Search Result Section (String): Identifies which section of the search results page this listing appeared in, useful for understanding positioning and visibility.

How to Use the AutoScout24 Scraper

Step-by-Step Process

Step 1: Prepare Your Search URLs Navigate to AutoScout24.com and use the website's search and filter tools to narrow down the exact vehicles you're interested in. Apply filters for brand, model, price range, year, location, and other criteria. Copy the URL from each relevant search results page you want to scrape.

Step 2: Configure Your Input Create your JSON configuration with the URLs you collected. Set appropriate values for max_items_per_url based on your needs. Configure proxy settings, particularly ensuring the proxy country matches your target market for best results.

Step 3: Execute the Scraper Submit your configuration to the scraping platform. The scraper will begin processing each URL sequentially, extracting the specified number of listings from each page.

Step 4: Monitor Progress Track the scraper's progress through the platform's monitoring interface. Most scraping platforms provide real-time logs showing which URLs are being processed and any errors encountered.

Step 5: Download and Analyze Results Once complete, download your data in your preferred format (typically JSON or CSV). The structured output is ready for immediate analysis in spreadsheet software, databases, or analytical tools.

Best Practices and Tips

Start Small: Always test your configuration with low item limits (5-10 items per URL) before running large-scale extractions. This helps identify configuration issues without wasting resources.

Use Specific Searches: Rather than scraping generic category pages, create targeted searches on AutoScout24 with specific filters. This reduces unnecessary data collection and improves efficiency.

Respect Rate Limits: Don't run multiple simultaneous scrapers on the same website. Space out your scraping runs to avoid overwhelming the target server.

Regular Updates: Automotive listings change frequently. Schedule regular scraping runs to maintain up-to-date data, particularly for pricing intelligence and inventory monitoring.

Data Validation: Always validate a sample of scraped data against the source website to ensure accuracy. Check that prices, specifications, and other critical fields are being captured correctly.

Common Issues and Solutions

Empty Results: If you receive no data, verify that your URLs are correct and point to actual search results pages with listings. Ensure your proxy configuration is working properly.

Incomplete Data: Some fields may be empty for certain listings because sellers don't always provide complete information. This is normal and reflects the actual data quality on the platform.

Proxy Errors: If you encounter frequent proxy errors, try changing the apifyProxyCountry to a European country code (DE, FR, IT) for better compatibility with AutoScout24.

Timeout Issues: For pages with many listings, increase the max_retries_per_url value or reduce max_items_per_url to ensure stable data collection.

Business Benefits and Practical Applications

The AutoScout24 Scraper delivers significant value across multiple automotive business use cases:

Time Efficiency: Manually collecting data from hundreds or thousands of vehicle listings could take days or weeks. The scraper completes this task in minutes to hours, freeing your team to focus on analysis and decision-making rather than data collection.

Competitive Intelligence: Monitor competitor pricing strategies in real-time. Track how dealers price similar vehicles, identify market positioning opportunities, and adjust your pricing to remain competitive.

Market Analysis: Build comprehensive datasets for understanding regional pricing variations, seasonal trends, vehicle depreciation rates, and market demand for specific makes and models.

Inventory Optimization: Identify which vehicle types are most abundant or scarce in the market, helping dealerships optimize their inventory mix and identify sourcing opportunities.

Pricing Model Development: Create data-driven pricing models using historical and current market data. Predict vehicle values based on make, model, year, mileage, location, and other factors.

Lead Generation: Identify private sellers who might be interested in selling to dealerships, or spot underpriced vehicles that represent arbitrage opportunities.

Conclusion and Getting Started

The AutoScout24 Scraper provides a powerful solution for accessing Europe's largest automotive marketplace data at scale. By automating the extraction of comprehensive vehicle information, businesses can gain competitive advantages through better market intelligence, optimized pricing strategies, and data-driven decision-making.

Whether you're a dealership tracking competitor inventory, a pricing analyst developing valuation models, or a market researcher studying automotive trends, this scraper delivers the structured, reliable data you need to succeed in the competitive European automotive market.

Your feedback

We are always working to improve Actors' performance. So, if you have any technical feedback about autoscout24.com Property Search Scraper or simply found a bug, please create an issue on the Actor's Issues tab in Apify Console.