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Autovit.ro Cars Scraper: Extract Romanian Auto Market Data for Dealers & Buyers

Introduction

Autovit.ro stands as Romania's premier online automotive marketplace, connecting thousands of car dealers, private sellers, and buyers across the country. As part of the OLX Group automotive vertical, Autovit hosts extensive listings spanning passenger cars, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, agricultural machinery, and auto parts, making it an essential platform for anyone involved in Romania's automotive market.

For automotive dealers, market researchers, price comparison services, and buyers seeking comprehensive market intelligence, Autovit.ro contains valuable data that can inform pricing strategies, inventory decisions, and market trends. However, manually collecting vehicle listings across different categories, locations, and price ranges is impractical when analyzing thousands of listings or tracking market dynamics over time.

The Autovit.ro Cars Scraper automates this data extraction process, enabling systematic collection of vehicle listings with complete specifications, pricing, seller information, and location data. Whether you're a dealer monitoring competitor inventory, a researcher analyzing Romanian automotive market trends, or building a price comparison platform, this scraper provides the structured data extraction needed for informed decision-making.

Scraper Overview

The Autovit.ro Cars Scraper is a specialized automotive data extraction tool designed to systematically collect vehicle listings from Romania's largest auto marketplace. This scraper employs advanced web automation to navigate search results and extract detailed vehicle profiles across multiple categories including passenger cars, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, construction equipment, agricultural machinery, and auto parts.

Key advantages include configurable retry mechanisms for network reliability, flexible sorting options by price, mileage, power, and date, and comprehensive pagination controls for large-scale data collection. The tool is particularly valuable for automotive dealers tracking inventory and pricing, market analysts studying Romanian auto trends, price comparison platforms aggregating listings, and buyers conducting thorough market research before purchase decisions.

The scraper handles various search parameters including vehicle type filtering, condition specification (new/used), keyword searches, and multiple sorting criteria. It extracts rich listing data including verified seller information, detailed vehicle parameters, pricing with evaluation indicators, location data, and visual assets, providing complete market intelligence for automotive business operations.

Input and Output Details

Example url 1: https://www.autovit.ro/autoturisme?search%5Border%5D=filter_float_engine_power%3Aasc

Example url 2: https://www.autovit.ro/autoturisme/q-suv?search%5Border%5D=filter_float_engine_power%3Aasc&page=2

Example url 3: https://www.autovit.ro/piese/autoturism/second

Example Screenshot of automotive list by query page:

Input Format

The scraper accepts JSON configuration controlling data extraction from Autovit.ro listings:

Scrape with URLs:

{
  "proxy": {
    "useApifyProxy": false
  },
  "ignore_url_failures": true,
  "max_retries_per_url": 2,
  "max_items_per_url": 20,
  "urls": [
    "https://www.autovit.ro/autoturisme?search%5Border%5D=filter_float_engine_power%3Aasc",
    "https://www.autovit.ro/autoturisme/q-suv?search%5Border%5D=created_at%3Adesc",
    "https://www.autovit.ro/motociclete/bucuresti"
  ]
}

The urls parameter: Add URLs of vehicle search result pages from Autovit.ro. Paste URLs individually or use bulk edit for prepared lists. Ideal for extracting specific pre-filtered searches.

The ignore_url_failures parameter: When true, scraper continues even if some URLs fail after maximum retries, preventing one problematic URL from stopping the entire job.

When providing URLs, all search filter options are disabled—only specified URLs are scraped.

Scrape with Search Filters:

{
  "keyword": "BMW X5",
  "vehical_type": "autoturisme",
  "vehical_state": "second",
  "sort_by": "filter_float_price:asc",
  "page": 1,
  "max_items_per_url": 50,
  "max_retries_per_url": 2,
  "proxy": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"],
    "apifyProxyCountry": "RO"
  }
}

The keyword parameter: Search term for vehicles (e.g., "BMW X5", "Mercedes", "Toyota", "diesel", "4x4"). Searches across make, model, and listing descriptions.

The vehical_type parameter: Select vehicle category:

• "autoturisme" - Passenger cars
• "piese" - Parts
• "piese/autoturism" - Car parts specifically
• "utilaje-constructii" - Construction equipment
• "utilaje-agricole" - Agricultural machinery
• "autoutilitare" - Commercial/utility vehicles
• "motociclete" - Motorcycles
• "remorci" - Trailers

The vehical_state parameter: Filter by condition:

• "" - All conditions
• "second" - Used vehicles
• "nou" - New vehicles

The sort_by parameter: Order results by:

• "" - Recommended (default)
• "created_at:desc" - Newest listings first
• "created_at_first:asc" - Oldest listings first
• "filter_float_price:desc" - Highest price first
• "filter_float_price:asc" - Lowest price first
• "filter_float_mileage:desc" - Highest mileage first
• "filter_float_mileage:asc" - Lowest mileage first
• "filter_float_engine_power:desc" - Most powerful first
• "filter_float_engine_power:asc" - Least powerful first

The page parameter: Starting page number for pagination control.

When using search filters, leave the urls field empty.

General Options:

The max_items_per_url parameter: Limit items extracted per URL or search. Default 20, adjust based on research scope.

The max_retries_per_url parameter: Retry attempts for failed requests. Default 2 balances thoroughness with efficiency.

The proxy parameter: Proxy configuration for avoiding detection. Romanian proxies recommended for optimal Autovit.ro access.

Output Format

The scraper returns structured vehicle listing data:

• ID: Unique listing identifier in Autovit's system. Essential for tracking specific vehicles, avoiding duplicates, and linking to source listings.

• Title: Vehicle listing headline including make, model, and key features. Primary identifier for quick vehicle recognition and database indexing.

• Created At: Listing publication timestamp. Critical for tracking market inventory freshness, analyzing listing age, and identifying new market entries.

• Short Description: Brief vehicle summary or highlights. Provides quick overview of key selling points and special features for initial screening.

• URL: Direct link to full listing page. Enables access to complete details, additional photos, and seller contact for verified leads.

• Badges: Special indicators like "Featured," "Premium," or verification badges. Identifies promoted listings, dealer quality signals, and trustworthiness indicators.

• Seller UUID: Unique seller identifier. Allows tracking inventory from specific dealers, analyzing seller patterns, and building dealer databases.

• Brand Program: Manufacturer certification or dealer program affiliation. Indicates authorized dealers, certified pre-owned programs, and warranty coverage.

• Category: Vehicle classification (car, motorcycle, truck, etc.). Enables filtering and segmentation by vehicle type for targeted analysis.

• Thumbnail: Primary listing image URL. Visual identification for listings, enriching databases, and creating visual catalogs.

• Parameters: Structured vehicle specifications including year, mileage, fuel type, transmission, engine power, body type. Core technical data for price analysis, comparison tools, and detailed filtering.

• Location: Geographic listing location (city, region). Essential for local market analysis, logistics planning, and regional pricing studies.

• Seller Link: Profile URL for seller/dealer. Access to complete dealer inventory, reputation information, and contact details.

• Price: Listed price in Romanian Lei (RON). Primary metric for pricing analysis, market valuation, and competitive positioning.

• Dealer 4th Package: Premium dealer subscription indicator. Identifies professional high-volume dealers versus occasional sellers.

• Value Added Services: Additional services offered (warranty, financing, delivery). Indicates dealer service level and value proposition beyond vehicle price.

• Price Evaluation: Platform's price assessment (good deal, fair price, above market). Autovit's algorithmic pricing guidance for market comparison.

• Cepik Verified: Polish vehicle history verification status (applicable for imported cars). Indicates verified vehicle history and import documentation for cross-border vehicles.

Each field supports automotive market intelligence, competitive pricing analysis, inventory management, and buyer research workflows.

Example Output:

[
  {
  "id": "7059482538",
  "title": "BMW Seria 3 330e iPerformance Advantage",
  "created_at": "2026-01-12T08:18:16Z",
  "short_description": "",
  "url": "https://www.autovit.ro/autoturisme/anunt/bmw-seria-3-ver-330e-iperformance-advantage-ID7HKRTA.html",
  "badges": [],
  "seller_uuid": null,
  "brand_program": null,
  "category": {
    "__typename": "Category",
    "id": "29"
  },
  "thumbnail": {
    "__typename": "Image",
    "x1": "https://ireland.apollo.olxcdn.com/v1/files/hei7rttz2zno-AUTOVITRO/image;s=320x240",
    "x2": "https://ireland.apollo.olxcdn.com/v1/files/hei7rttz2zno-AUTOVITRO/image;s=640x480"
  },
  "parameters": [
    {
      "__typename": "AdvertParameter",
      "key": "make",
      "display_value": "BMW",
      "label": "make",
      "value": "bmw"
    },
    {
      "__typename": "AdvertParameter",
      "key": "fuel_type",
      "display_value": "Hibrid Plug-In",
      "label": "fuel_type",
      "value": "plugin-hybrid"
    },
    {
      "__typename": "AdvertParameter",
      "key": "mileage",
      "display_value": "168000 km",
      "label": "mileage",
      "value": "168000"
    },
    {
      "__typename": "AdvertParameter",
      "key": "engine_capacity",
      "display_value": "1998 cm3",
      "label": "engine_capacity",
      "value": "1998"
    },
    {
      "__typename": "AdvertParameter",
      "key": "engine_power",
      "display_value": "251 CP",
      "label": "engine_power",
      "value": "251"
    },
    {
      "__typename": "AdvertParameter",
      "key": "model",
      "display_value": "Seria 3",
      "label": "model",
      "value": "seria-3"
    },
    {
      "__typename": "AdvertParameter",
      "key": "version",
      "display_value": "330e iPerformance Advantage",
      "label": "version",
      "value": "ver-330e-iperformance-advantage"
    },
    {
      "__typename": "AdvertParameter",
      "key": "year",
      "display_value": "2018",
      "label": "year",
      "value": "2018"
    }
  ],
  "location": {
    "__typename": "Location",
    "city": {
      "__typename": "AdministrativeLevel",
      "name": "Cluj-Napoca"
    },
    "region": {
      "__typename": "AdministrativeLevel",
      "name": "Cluj"
    }
  },
  "seller_link": {
    "__typename": "AdvertSellerLink",
    "id": "4494755",
    "name": "DLN AUTO",
    "website_url": "https://dlnauto.autovit.ro",
    "is_credit_intermediary": false,
    "logo": {
      "__typename": "Image",
      "x1": "https://ireland.apollo.olxcdn.com/v1/files/eyJmbiI6ImllY291aGFzMmR3LUFVVE9WSVRSTyJ9.Qkrmshfo4yQ1ROA4Sok5pbQGN8h28kr1hpILtdpmay4/image;s=140x24"
    }
  },
  "price": {
    "__typename": "Price",
    "badges": [],
    "gross_price": null,
    "net_price": null,
    "amount": {
      "__typename": "Money",
      "units": 12999,
      "nanos": 0,
      "value": "12999",
      "currency_code": "EUR"
    }
  },
  "dealer4th_package": {
    "__typename": "AdvertDealer4thPackage",
    "services": [],
    "package": {
      "__typename": "SellerPackage",
      "id": "44",
      "name": "Platinum Plus"
    },
    "photos": {
      "__typename": "PhotosCollection",
      "total_count": 5,
      "nodes": [
        {
          "__typename": "Image",
          "url": "https://ireland.apollo.olxcdn.com/v1/files/hei7rttz2zno-AUTOVITRO/image;s=644x461"
        },
        {
          "__typename": "Image",
          "url": "https://ireland.apollo.olxcdn.com/v1/files/s3utio7wefi43-AUTOVITRO/image;s=644x461"
        },
        {
          "__typename": "Image",
          "url": "https://ireland.apollo.olxcdn.com/v1/files/mtlnmx9f1y873-AUTOVITRO/image;s=644x461"
        },
        {
          "__typename": "Image",
          "url": "https://ireland.apollo.olxcdn.com/v1/files/04whj41zlzzr2-AUTOVITRO/image;s=644x461"
        },
        {
          "__typename": "Image",
          "url": "https://ireland.apollo.olxcdn.com/v1/files/9vxkt370ukiz-AUTOVITRO/image;s=644x461"
        }
      ]
    }
  },
  "value_added_services": [
    {
      "__typename": "AdValueAddedService",
      "name": "topads",
      "validity": "2026-02-11T08:15:17Z",
      "applied_at": null
    },
    {
      "__typename": "AdValueAddedService",
      "name": "export_olx",
      "validity": "2026-02-11T08:15:16Z",
      "applied_at": null
    }
  ],
  "price_evaluation": {
    "__typename": "PriceEvaluation",
    "indicator": "NONE"
  },
  "cepik_verified": false,
  "from_url": "https://www.autovit.ro/autoturisme/bmw"
}
]

Usage Guide

Option 1: Scraping with URLs

Navigate to Autovit.ro and construct your desired search using filters for make, model, price range, year, location, and other criteria. Copy the resulting URL into the urls array. This method is ideal when you have specific searches already configured on the platform.

Best practices:

• Test individual URLs before batch processing to verify they return expected results
• Use ignore_url_failures to prevent single URL issues from stopping large jobs
• Monitor Romanian automotive market hours—listings update throughout the day
• Keep URL lists organized by category (cars, motorcycles, parts) for structured data collection

Troubleshooting:

• If URLs fail, verify they're from current search results (old URLs may expire)
• Check proxy settings if encountering access blocks
• Ensure URL encoding is preserved when copying (especially for special characters)

Option 2: Scraping with Search Filters

Setting Up Vehicle Search Criteria

Step 1: Select Vehicle Type

Choose the appropriate vehical_type:

• autoturisme: For passenger cars—sedans, hatchbacks, SUVs, coupes
• motociclete: For motorcycles and scooters
• autoutilitare: For vans, trucks, and commercial vehicles
• piese: For auto parts and accessories
• utilaje-constructii: For construction machinery
• utilaje-agricole: For tractors and agricultural equipment
• remorci: For trailers

Step 2: Define Search Keywords

Use keyword for specific searches:

• Brand/model: "BMW X5", "Volkswagen Golf", "Audi A4"
• Features: "4x4", "diesel", "automatic", "panoramic"
• General: "SUV", "sedan", "hatchback"

Step 3: Filter by Condition

Set vehical_state:

• "nou": New vehicles from dealers
• "second": Used vehicles (majority of marketplace)
• "": All conditions

Step 4: Configure Sorting

Use sort_by to prioritize results:

• Price analysis: Sort by price (ascending/descending) to identify market ranges
• Fresh listings: Sort by creation date (descending) for newest inventory
• Mileage research: Sort by mileage for low/high mileage analysis
• Performance search: Sort by engine power for performance comparisons

Step 5: Set Pagination

• Start from page: 1 for complete coverage
• Adjust max_items_per_url based on research depth (20-100 typical)
• Use pagination to segment large result sets across multiple runs

Best Practices for Filter-Based Scraping

Keyword Strategy:

• Use Romanian terminology when relevant ("autoturism" not "car")
• Search specific models for targeted analysis
• Use feature keywords for cross-brand comparisons

Market Segmentation:

• Run separate searches for new vs. used to compare pricing dynamics
• Segment by vehicle type for category-specific analysis
• Filter by location for regional market studies

Sorting for Analysis:

• Price sorting reveals market price distribution and outliers
• Date sorting identifies inventory turnover rates
• Mileage sorting helps establish average usage patterns

Systematic Coverage:

1. Define target brands/models based on research objectives
2. Run searches for each segment (new/used, different locations)
3. Use consistent sorting across searches for comparable data
4. Track extraction dates for time-series analysis

Data Validation

Verify extracted data:

• Price values are in correct currency (RON or EUR)
• Parameters contain expected fields (year, mileage, fuel type)
• Location data matches Romanian geography
• Seller information is complete for dealer listings
• Timestamps are recent and accurate

Common Issues

Search Returns No Results:

• Verify keyword spelling (Romanian vs. English terms)
• Check vehicle type matches search criteria
• Try broader keywords before narrowing
• Confirm vehicle state filter isn't too restrictive

Incomplete Parameters:

• Some private listings may lack detailed specifications
• Older listings may have limited structured data
• Consider filtering for dealer listings for more complete data

Price Evaluation Missing:

• Not all listings have platform price assessments
• Newer listings may lack evaluation until market data accumulates
• Premium/dealer listings more likely to have evaluations

Advanced Techniques

Competitive Pricing Analysis:

• Scrape competitor dealer inventories using seller_link filtering
• Compare pricing across similar vehicles (same make/model/year/mileage)
• Track price changes over time by re-scraping same searches

Market Trend Monitoring:

• Schedule regular scrapes (daily/weekly) to track inventory changes
• Monitor new listing rates by sorting by creation date
• Analyze average pricing trends across vehicle segments

Dealer Intelligence:

• Extract all listings from specific dealers using seller UUID
• Compare dealer pricing strategies and inventory mix
• Identify authorized brand dealers through Brand Program field

Geographic Analysis:

• Run location-specific searches for regional pricing differences
• Compare urban vs. rural market dynamics
• Identify regional vehicle preferences and availability

Benefits and Applications

Primary Applications:

Automotive Dealer Intelligence: Track competitor inventory, pricing strategies, and market positioning. Monitor which vehicles competitors stock, how they price relative to market, and identify inventory gaps.

Market Research & Analysis: Analyze Romanian automotive market trends including popular models, average pricing by segment, inventory turnover rates, and regional market differences.

Price Comparison Services: Build comprehensive vehicle pricing databases enabling consumers to compare prices across dealers, identify good deals, and make informed purchase decisions.

Inventory Planning: Understand market demand by tracking which vehicles sell quickly, identify underserved segments, and optimize dealer inventory mix based on market data.

Buyer Market Research: Conduct thorough pre-purchase research by comparing similar vehicles across multiple dealers, tracking price trends over time, and identifying the best value propositions.

Advantages:

• Comprehensive Romanian automotive market coverage from leading platform
• Rich structured data including specifications, pricing, and seller information
• Verification indicators (badges, dealer programs, CEPIK) for quality assessment
• Location data enabling geographic market analysis
• Timestamp information for tracking market dynamics over time

Data integrates with dealership management systems, pricing tools, CRM platforms, and market analysis software for immediate business application.

Conclusion

The Autovit.ro Cars Scraper transforms manual vehicle listing research into automated market intelligence for Romania's automotive sector. By providing structured access to the country's largest automotive marketplace, it enables dealers, researchers, and buyers to make data-driven decisions about pricing, inventory, and purchasing.

Whether monitoring competitor dealer strategies, analyzing market pricing trends, building price comparison platforms, or conducting pre-purchase research, this scraper delivers the systematic data extraction needed for Romanian automotive market intelligence.

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