Autotrader.co.uk Scraper

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Overview

Autotrader.co.uk Scraper collects structured vehicle listing data from Autotrader.co.uk, including listing identity, vehicle specifications, pricing, seller information, location, media, availability, badges, and selected listing attributes. https://www.Autotrader.co.uk is one of the United Kingdom's major automotive marketplaces, making its public vehicle listing data useful for market analysis, inventory monitoring, pricing research, and enrichment workflows. The actor converts public listing pages and search result URLs into repeatable JSON records that can be used by analytics tools, data pipelines, CRMs, and operational reporting systems. It is designed for recurring data acquisition where consistent inputs, predictable output structure, and automation readiness matter. Results reflect the publicly available data at run time without making assumptions about complete marketplace coverage.

Why Use This Actor

• Market research and analytics teams: build structured extraction workflows for vehicle supply, pricing, mileage, location coverage, seller mix, and market intelligence reporting.
• Product and content teams: enrich internal vehicle catalogs, comparison pages, or editorial datasets with normalized listing attributes, media counts, specifications, and seller context.
• Developers and data engineering teams: feed repeatable collection outputs into downstream systems, warehouses, validation jobs, or enrichment pipelines using dataset-ready JSON records.
• Lead generation and enrichment teams: identify relevant sellers, dealer profiles, vehicle inventory, contact availability, review signals, and location details for compliant outreach or account enrichment.
• Monitoring and competitive tracking teams: schedule data acquisition for pricing movement, availability changes, segment shifts, seller activity, and operational reporting.

Common Use Cases

• Market intelligence: monitor vehicle supply, asking prices, availability, mileage bands, fuel types, body styles, seller locations, and review signals.
• Lead generation: build targeted prospect lists from public dealer and listing records, including seller names, locations, contact fields, and inventory context.
• Competitive monitoring: track comparable vehicles, dealer inventory movement, price indicators, badges, and listing status over repeated runs.
• Catalog and directory building: populate internal databases with structured public vehicle records, seller profiles, specifications, images, and listing URLs.
• Data enrichment: add current public vehicle attributes, media, seller details, pricing, and location data to existing CRM, BI, or analytics datasets.
• Recurring reporting: schedule periodic runs for dashboards, alerts, pricing reports, or historical analysis across selected Autotrader.co.uk search URLs.

Quick Start

1. Choose one or more Autotrader.co.uk search, category, or individual listing URLs and add them to startUrls.
2. Set a small limit, such as 25 or 100, for the first validation run.
3. Keep enrich_data enabled when you need detailed listing, seller, vehicle, pricing, media, and history fields.
4. Run the actor in Apify Console.
5. Inspect the first dataset records to confirm that the output shape matches your workflow.
6. Increase the limit, add more URLs, or schedule the actor once the dataset is verified.

Input Parameters

This actor accepts Autotrader.co.uk URLs, an enrichment toggle, and a listing limit. Connection handling is automatic: the actor starts direct and only uses an internal Apify Residential fallback when the target blocks direct access.

Parameter	Type	Description	Default
startUrls	array of strings	One or more Autotrader.co.uk search, category, or individual listing URLs to collect. Filters such as make, model, postcode, price, sort, and category should be included in the URL itself when supported by Autotrader.co.uk.	-
enrich_data	boolean	When enabled, collects richer per-listing details such as vehicle specifications, seller profile data, media, history, and extended pricing fields. Disable it for faster runs when search-result-level fields are sufficient.	true
limit	integer	Maximum number of listings to save per input URL. Use a small value for validation and increase it for broader collection. Unit: listings.	50000

Choosing Inputs

Use startUrls when you already have the exact Autotrader.co.uk search, category, or listing page you want to collect. Search URLs are the main way to control scope: narrower URLs with make, model, postcode, price, or sort parameters produce more targeted datasets, while broader URLs improve discovery. Direct listing URLs are useful when you need to refresh or enrich specific vehicles. Start with a small limit to validate record shape and increase it after confirming that the saved data matches your use case. Keep enrich_data enabled for detail-rich records, and disable it when speed and lighter records are more important than full listing depth.

Example Inputs

Search run for Tesla Model Y listings near London

{
  "startUrls": [
    "https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-search?channel=cars&postcode=wc1n3ax&make=Tesla&model=Model%20Y&sort=relevance"
  ],
  "enrich_data": true,
  "limit": 25
}

Direct listing refresh

{
  "startUrls": [
    "https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202605052122807"
  ],
  "enrich_data": true,
  "limit": 1
}

Broad discovery with lighter records

{
  "startUrls": [
    "https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-search?channel=cars&postcode=b1%201aa&sort=relevance"
  ],
  "enrich_data": false,
  "limit": 100
}

Output

Output destination

The actor writes results to an Apify dataset as JSON records. The dataset is designed for direct consumption by analytics tools, ETL pipelines, and downstream APIs with minimal post-processing.

When multiple entity types or record shapes exist, this README documents each shape separately based on the provided Example Output. The provided output contains one primary record shape: a vehicle listing record.

Record envelope and stable identifiers

Each dataset item represents one Autotrader.co.uk vehicle listing. The strongest recommended idempotency key is listing_id; use url as a secondary key when reconciling records across exports or when a downstream system requires a URL-based identifier. identifiers.stock_item_id can be useful as an additional comparison field when present. For deduplication and upserts, store records by listing_id and update mutable fields such as price, status, availability, seller details, media, and source_context.scraped_at on repeated runs. Stable identifiers make records easier to merge, deduplicate, and sync across warehouses, CRMs, search indexes, and monitoring systems. source_context.source_url documents the input or search context that produced the record and is useful for auditability and segmentation.

Examples

Example: vehicle listing

{
  "listing_id": "202605052122807",
  "url": "https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202605052122807?sort=relevance&twcs=true&searchId=c248b159-fbd7-41d4-bf1f-5677ddb18518",
  "title": "2023 Tesla Model Y",
  "description": "This 2023 Tesla Model Y boasts a clear vehicle history and has had only one owner, offering peace of mind for its next custodian. As an electric vehicle, it provides a substantial battery maximum range of 283 miles when new, ensuring your journeys are less interrupted by charging stops. The MOT is valid until March 2027, further adding to its readiness for the road. Inside, you'll find a dual zone climate control system for personalised comfort, keyless entry and driving for ultimate convenience, and a heated steering wheel for those colder mornings. The LED headlights with automatic on functionality provide excellent visibility in all conditions. The Tesla Model Y stands out with its impressive performance, achieving 0-60mph in just 6.6 seconds, a testament to its electric power and a clear advantage over many comparable vehicles. Its large boot space is another key highlight, offering exceptional practicality for shopping trips or luggage. With a new battery maximum range of 283 miles, this Model Y is designed to go the distance, making it a compelling choice for those seeking an efficient and capable electric car.",
  "status": "Available to reserve",
  "identifiers": {
    "stock_item_id": "8a42c2239db4539e019df768e90f1f07",
    "advertiser_id": "10034401",
    "retailer_id": "10034401",
    "search_version_id": "1866223278961459200",
    "vehicle_check_id": "ac5ef1f3d4f44d0cb25ab45283bedaec"
  },
  "source_context": {
    "source_url": "https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-search?channel=cars&postcode=wc1n3ax&make=Tesla&model=Model+Y&sort=relevance&page=1",
    "domain": "www.autotrader.co.uk",
    "seed_type": "search",
    "seed_value": "https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-search?channel=cars&postcode=wc1n3ax&make=Tesla&model=Model+Y&sort=relevance&page=1",
    "page_index": 1,
    "position": 3,
    "search_id": "c248b159-fbd7-41d4-bf1f-5677ddb18518",
    "listing_type": "NATURAL_LISTING",
    "card_category": "ADVERT",
    "card_subcategory": "NATURAL_LISTING",
    "location_type": "STANDARD",
    "scraped_at": "2026-05-26T13:55:07.568Z"
  },
  "vehicle": {
    "make": "Tesla",
    "model": "Model Y",
    "year": 2023,
    "attention_grabber": "GRADE 1|EXCELLECT CONDITION",
    "condition": "used",
    "colour": "White",
    "fuel_type": "Electric",
    "transmission": "Automatic",
    "drive_wheel_configuration": "Rear Wheel Drive",
    "mileage": {
      "value": 34700,
      "unit": "MI",
      "source_value": {
        "mileage": 34700,
        "unit": "miles"
      }
    },
    "registration": {
      "masked_registration": "2023 (23 reg)",
      "pre_registered": false
    },
    "owners": 1,
    "manufacturer_approved": false,
    "specification": {
      "is_crossover": false,
      "body_type": "SUV",
      "fuel": "Electric",
      "make": "Tesla",
      "model": "Model Y",
      "style": "Automatic",
      "derivative_id": "5776948727cc4c56a76f8f3a7cc94563"
    },
    "key_specification": [
      {
        "label": "Mileage",
        "value": "34,700 miles",
        "info": "7,196 miles above average",
        "spec_key": "MILEAGE"
      },
      {
        "label": "Registration",
        "value": "2023 (23 reg)",
        "spec_key": "REGISTRATION"
      },
      {
        "label": "Owners",
        "value": "1",
        "spec_key": "OWNERS"
      },
      {
        "label": "Fuel type",
        "value": "Electric",
        "spec_key": "FUELTYPE"
      },
      {
        "label": "Range",
        "value": "283 miles",
        "spec_key": "RANGE"
      },
      {
        "label": "Body type",
        "value": "SUV",
        "spec_key": "BODYTYPE"
      },
      {
        "label": "Gearbox",
        "value": "Automatic",
        "spec_key": "GEARBOX"
      },
      {
        "label": "Doors",
        "value": "5",
        "spec_key": "DOORS"
      },
      {
        "label": "Seats",
        "value": "5",
        "spec_key": "SEATS"
      },
      {
        "label": "Body colour",
        "value": "White",
        "spec_key": "BODYCOLOUR"
      }
    ],
    "specifications": [
      {
        "category": "Performance",
        "count": "4",
        "items": [
          {
            "name": "0-60mph",
            "value": "6.6 seconds"
          },
          {
            "name": "Top speed",
            "value": "135mph"
          },
          {
            "name": "Engine power",
            "value": "341BHP"
          },
          {
            "name": "Engine torque",
            "value": "420NM"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "category": "Size and dimensions",
        "count": "9",
        "items": [
          {
            "name": "Height",
            "value": "1,624mm"
          },
          {
            "name": "Length",
            "value": "4,751mm"
          },
          {
            "name": "Width",
            "value": "2,129mm"
          },
          {
            "name": "Ground clearance",
            "value": "172mm"
          },
          {
            "name": "Wheelbase",
            "value": "2,890mm"
          },
          {
            "name": "Seats",
            "value": "5"
          },
          {
            "name": "Boot space (seats down)",
            "value": "2,041L"
          },
          {
            "name": "Boot space (seats up)",
            "value": "854L"
          },
          {
            "name": "Minimum kerb weight",
            "value": "1,986kg"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "category": "Battery and charging",
        "count": "1",
        "items": [
          {
            "name": "Battery range",
            "value": "283 miles"
          }
        ]
      }
    ],
    "highlights": [
      {
        "key": "NumberOwnersOnePrevious",
        "title": "1 owner",
        "description": "This vehicle has had one owner since it was first registered.",
        "description_list": [
          "This vehicle has had one owner since it was first registered."
        ],
        "link_description": "More about owners",
        "quantifier": "ONE_PREVIOUS",
        "vehicle_highlight_context": {
          "quantifier": "ONE_PREVIOUS",
          "highlight_name": "NUMBER_OWNERS",
          "index": 1
        }
      },
      {
        "key": "BatteryRangeHigh",
        "title": "Longer range",
        "description": "283 miles range This vehicle’s battery range is longer than average compared to vehicles of similar age and body type.",
        "description_list": [
          "283 miles range This vehicle’s battery range is longer than average compared to vehicles of similar age and body type."
        ],
        "link_description": "More about electric vehicle range",
        "quantifier": "HIGH",
        "vehicle_highlight_context": {
          "quantifier": "HIGH",
          "highlight_name": "BATTERY_RANGE",
          "index": 2
        }
      },
      {
        "key": "BootSpaceVeryLarge",
        "title": "Bigger boot",
        "description": "854L This vehicle's boot size is within the top 25% compared to vehicles of similar age and body type.",
        "description_list": [
          "854L This vehicle's boot size is within the top 25% compared to vehicles of similar age and body type."
        ],
        "badge": "Top 25%",
        "quantifier": "VERY_LARGE",
        "vehicle_highlight_context": {
          "quantifier": "VERY_LARGE",
          "highlight_name": "BOOT_SPACE",
          "index": 3
        }
      }
    ],
    "features": {
      "disclaimers": [
        {
          "title": "Please note:",
          "key": "features and specs",
          "value": [
            "This data has been supplied by the seller of the vehicle. We recommend that you always check these details with them before purchase.",
            "Autotrader Intelligence has sorted these features into categories that may not always be accurate. Any features that could not be matched to a category can be found under ‘other’.",
            "Auto Trader Limited, or its data supplier, will not accept liability for any information provided."
          ]
        }
      ],
      "features": [
        {
          "title": "Audio and Communications",
          "category": "Audio and Communications",
          "count": "9",
          "items": [
            {
              "name": "15in Touchscreen with Onboard Maps and Navigation",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "4 USB-C Port",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "DAB+ Radio",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "Music and Media via Bluetooth",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "Over-the-Air Updates",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "Premium Audio - 13 Speakers - 1 Subwoofer - 2 Amps and Immersive Sound",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "Tesla Mobile App",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "USB-A in the Glovebox with a 128GB Portable Storage Device",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "Wireless Phone Charging",
              "type": "Standard"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "title": "Drivers Assistance",
          "category": "Drivers Assistance",
          "count": "4",
          "items": [
            {
              "name": "Blind Spot Monitoring",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "Collision Warning",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "Speed Limit Recognition",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "Tyre Pressure Monitoring System",
              "type": "Standard"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "title": "Exterior",
          "category": "Exterior",
          "count": "5",
          "items": [
            {
              "name": "19in Alloy Wheels - Gemini Dark",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "Auto Dimming - Power Folding - Heated Side Mirrors",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "Expansive Glass Roof with Ultraviolet and Infrared Protection",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "Front Electric Windows",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "White exterior colour",
              "type": "Standard"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "title": "Illumination",
          "category": "Illumination",
          "count": "4",
          "items": [
            {
              "name": "Automated High-Beam Assist",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "Headlights - Automatic On",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "LED Foglights",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "LED Headlights",
              "type": "Standard"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "title": "Interior",
          "category": "Interior",
          "count": "24",
          "items": [
            {
              "name": "12-Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat with Lumbar Support",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "All Vegan Interior",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "Ambient - Interior Lighting",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "Centre Console with Storage - 2 Cupholders and Armrest",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "Climate Control - Dual Zone",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "Cupholders - 2x Rear Centre Armrest",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "Dashcam",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "Electric Assisted Front and Rear Door",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "Electronic Fold-Flat Seat Release 40/20/40 - Rear Seats",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "Glovebox Lockable with Illumination",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "HEPA Air Filtration System",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "Heated Steering Wheel",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "Interior Floor Mats",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "Interior Trim - Open Pore Wood Decor",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "Map and Reading Lights",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "Power Adjustable Steering Column - Tilt-Telescopic",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "Power Lift Tailgate",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "Rear View Mirror - Auto Dimming",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "Seats - Heated Front",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "Seats - Heated Rear",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "Second Row with Adjustable Seatbacks",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "Software Updates over WIFI",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "Sunvisors with Vanity Mirror and Illumination - Driver and Passenger",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "Wipers - Rain Sensing",
              "type": "Standard"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "title": "Performance",
          "category": "Performance",
          "count": "4",
          "items": [
            {
              "name": "AutoPilot",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "Custom Driver Profiles",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "Power Steering - Speed Sensitive",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "Type 2 Public Charging Connector",
              "type": "Standard"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "title": "Safety and Security",
          "category": "Safety and Security",
          "count": "6",
          "items": [
            {
              "name": "ABS - Anti-lock Braking System",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "Airbags - Driver",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "Airbags - Passenger",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "Automatic Emergency Braking",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "Keyless Driving and Keyless Entry",
              "type": "Standard"
            },
            {
              "name": "Sentry Mode",
              "type": "Standard"
            }
          ]
        }
      ]
    },
    "history": {
      "vehicle_check": {
        "title": "Full history check",
        "status": "PASSED",
        "status_text": "10 checks passed",
        "last_checked": {
          "label": "Last checked:",
          "value": "11/05/2026"
        },
        "type": "FULL",
        "basic_checks": [
          {
            "id": "STOLEN",
            "label": "Not recorded as stolen",
            "status": "PASSED"
          },
          {
            "id": "SCRAPPED",
            "label": "Not recorded as scrapped",
            "status": "PASSED"
          },
          {
            "id": "IMPORTED",
            "label": "Not imported from another country",
            "status": "PASSED"
          },
          {
            "id": "EXPORTED",
            "label": "Not exported out of the UK",
            "status": "PASSED"
          },
          {
            "id": "WRITE_OFF",
            "label": "Never been written off",
            "status": "PASSED"
          }
        ],
        "trade_finance": {
          "outstanding_finance_status": "PASSED"
        },
        "detail_checks": [
          {
            "id": "STOLEN",
            "label": "Not recorded as stolen",
            "status": "PASSED"
          },
          {
            "id": "SCRAPPED",
            "label": "Not recorded as scrapped",
            "status": "PASSED"
          },
          {
            "id": "IMPORTED",
            "label": "Not imported from another country",
            "status": "PASSED"
          },
          {
            "id": "EXPORTED",
            "label": "Not exported out of the UK",
            "status": "PASSED"
          },
          {
            "id": "WRITE_OFF",
            "label": "Never been written off",
            "status": "PASSED"
          },
          {
            "id": "HIGH_RISK",
            "label": "No third party interest",
            "status": "PASSED"
          },
          {
            "id": "MILEAGE_DISCREPANCY",
            "label": "No mileage issues",
            "status": "PASSED"
          },
          {
            "id": "COLOUR_CHANGED",
            "label": "No colour changes",
            "status": "PASSED"
          },
          {
            "id": "PRIVATE_FINANCE",
            "label": "No outstanding private finance",
            "status": "PASSED"
          },
          {
            "id": "REGISTRATION_CHANGED",
            "label": "No plate changes",
            "status": "PASSED"
          }
        ]
      },
      "owners_data": {
        "title": "Owners",
        "value": "1",
        "key": "HAS_OWNERS"
      },
      "mot": {
        "title": "MOT Information",
        "status": "Current MOT valid until 31/03/2027"
      },
      "service_history": {
        "history_type": "UNKNOWN",
        "label": "Service history",
        "description": "Service history not provided"
      },
      "history_items": [
        {
          "key": "OWNERS",
          "label": "Owners",
          "value": "1"
        },
        {
          "key": "KEYS",
          "label": "Keys",
          "value": "Contact seller"
        },
        {
          "key": "SERVICE_HISTORY",
          "label": "Service history",
          "value": "Contact seller"
        }
      ]
    }
  },
  "pricing": {
    "amount": 20989,
    "currency": "GBP",
    "indicator": {
      "rating": "GREAT",
      "label": "Great price",
      "deviation": -738
    },
    "finance_provider": "Select Motors (GB)",
    "price_breakdown": {
      "heading": "Cash price",
      "price": {
        "price_formatted": "£20,989",
        "price": 20989,
        "deviation": "£738 below market average"
      },
      "price_type": "STANDARD"
    },
    "running_costs": {
      "title": "Running Costs",
      "items": [
        {
          "key": "Emission",
          "label": "CO₂ emissions",
          "value": "0g/km"
        },
        {
          "key": "Insurance",
          "label": "Insurance group",
          "value": "46D"
        },
        {
          "key": "Tax",
          "label": "Tax per year",
          "value": "£200"
        }
      ]
    },
    "finance_regulation": {
      "pcp_info": {
        "heading": "Learn more about Personal contract purchase (PCP)",
        "video": {
          "url": "https://vimeo.com/637959800/417871703d",
          "description": "The following video explains what is Personal contract purchase (PCP) when it comes to finance options."
        },
        "summary": {
          "heading": "What is PCP finance?",
          "content": [
            {
              "type": "TEXT",
              "value": "Personal contract purchase (PCP) is a flexible way to finance a vehicle. You pay an initial deposit, followed by monthly payments including interest. At the end of the agreement you then have three options:"
            },
            {
              "type": "BULLET",
              "value": "Buy the vehicle by paying the optional final payment (also known as a balloon payment)"
            },
            {
              "type": "BULLET",
              "value": "Return the vehicle and walk away"
            },
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        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/daf44ff4dd67417ba900671c176c02b0.jpg",
        "classification_tags": [
          {
            "label": "Interior Front",
            "category": "Interior"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/32cbb776230f43f0857b26084e4ef285.jpg",
        "classification_tags": [
          {
            "label": "Interior Front",
            "category": "Interior"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/703aa9c8a5cb4852b734f38ec4a31bbd.jpg",
        "classification_tags": [
          {
            "label": "Seat Driver",
            "category": "Interior"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/812bb8c1879a4a6ea26298562b6a9029.jpg",
        "classification_tags": [
          {
            "label": "Seat Driver",
            "category": "Interior"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/032b81ea1adf41878a6dd38e8fd187cb.jpg",
        "classification_tags": [
          {
            "label": "Seat Driver",
            "category": "Interior"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/71471a2587b64a5499e6eecc36fc8272.jpg",
        "classification_tags": [
          {
            "label": "Seat Driver",
            "category": "Interior"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/0eaa9e385fca41ba942fb2c4441acf02.jpg",
        "classification_tags": [
          {
            "label": "Seats Rear",
            "category": "Interior"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/a988f63af0d24e8bbe80da42b4391e71.jpg",
        "classification_tags": [
          {
            "label": "Seats Rear",
            "category": "Interior"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/f90889101920499e922b3aceb7f99aff.jpg",
        "classification_tags": [
          {
            "label": "Seats Rear",
            "category": "Interior"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/2d154641a6d34441aeb194363464f916.jpg",
        "classification_tags": [
          {
            "label": "Seats Rear",
            "category": "Interior"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/b7f6901ceb254e8e988801ee25be0d61.jpg",
        "classification_tags": [
          {
            "label": "Seats Rear",
            "category": "Interior"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/ea220b68cc4e442db9b56450d54aea8b.jpg",
        "classification_tags": [
          {
            "label": "Seats Rear",
            "category": "Interior"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/c3ea8790b52c489eb8f19ed54a01d998.jpg",
        "classification_tags": [
          {
            "label": "Misc Controls",
            "category": "Interior"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/1ac0256e48ae484ea4649486b6950379.jpg",
        "classification_tags": [
          {
            "label": "Misc Controls",
            "category": "Interior"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/b4e0d47b0c0c4c8db675583224362096.jpg",
        "classification_tags": [
          {
            "label": "Misc Controls",
            "category": "Interior"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/8d66b91906a54181aad41c61913285a3.jpg",
        "classification_tags": [
          {
            "label": "Misc Controls",
            "category": "Interior"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/968b2c72257745faa191f7bc7ca56c55.jpg",
        "classification_tags": [
          {
            "label": "Misc Controls",
            "category": "Interior"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/7db765f13d4f4c1399e3fc327b5cbbb9.jpg",
        "classification_tags": [
          {
            "label": "Misc Controls",
            "category": "Interior"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/8067ffa87d3a437085dc14b16154fe21.jpg",
        "classification_tags": [
          {
            "label": "Wheel",
            "category": "Exterior"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/7d445969c11f496c9d5fb7214633d889.jpg",
        "classification_tags": [
          {
            "label": "Wheel",
            "category": "Exterior"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/ae1bfd58738d48a38f31b7a1ea6a79cf.jpg",
        "classification_tags": [
          {
            "label": "Wheel",
            "category": "Exterior"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/13ad1ed92d2d4012b36cf53d8275933c.jpg",
        "classification_tags": [
          {
            "label": "Wheel",
            "category": "Exterior"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/3fb6978965f540ca8239f526c7c892f4.jpg",
        "classification_tags": [
          {
            "label": "Infotainment System",
            "category": "Interior"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/bad46e97a93d43968fa8c2fd999a4ba4.jpg",
        "classification_tags": [
          {
            "label": "Infotainment System",
            "category": "Interior"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/1b5b8e4df5704c4a891ffba87abee98b.jpg",
        "classification_tags": [
          {
            "label": "Infotainment System",
            "category": "Interior"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/ae5bbf5f06be468396a076d07b7f4b5c.jpg",
        "classification_tags": [
          {
            "label": "Infotainment System",
            "category": "Interior"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/d1e9cc100a7f4d20bf07bc485cac1f46.jpg",
        "classification_tags": [
          {
            "label": "Infotainment System",
            "category": "Interior"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/dc1d96c0c6f340579377027a2c0f6487.jpg",
        "classification_tags": [
          {
            "label": "Infotainment System",
            "category": "Interior"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/f9425a88120e44db8f685ed6bd2b8d26.jpg",
        "classification_tags": [
          {
            "label": "Infotainment System",
            "category": "Interior"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/afd1c63fd98a42d1b05c0c665db26d8f.jpg",
        "classification_tags": [
          {
            "label": "Infotainment System",
            "category": "Interior"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/1b6f22caeb34436d8011b84b157184f3.jpg",
        "classification_tags": [
          {
            "label": "Boot",
            "category": "Interior"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/0b09fbd87ebe44af83044ff10319363f.jpg",
        "classification_tags": [
          {
            "label": "Boot",
            "category": "Interior"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/cd88a893f91e41f285005ce2b7518d0c.jpg",
        "classification_tags": [
          {
            "label": "Steering Wheel",
            "category": "Interior"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/4a992f1ec08c489ca346291cf4851807.jpg",
        "classification_tags": [
          {
            "label": "Seat Front Passenger",
            "category": "Interior"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/ab3443dd8e484cc981f45b416263c2bb.jpg",
        "classification_tags": [
          {
            "label": "Seat Front Passenger",
            "category": "Interior"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/070b0b000b7a4992b5a6475f2d581e1d.jpg",
        "classification_tags": [
          {
            "label": "Seat Front Passenger",
            "category": "Interior"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/1e01964620e843c69b3e50bc8f4dce48.jpg",
        "classification_tags": [
          {
            "label": "vehicle image"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/3a9f5c9cfe044fd6a35bc2ff9a5328d4.jpg",
        "classification_tags": [
          {
            "label": "vehicle image"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/366c37d92aa74c8d96418f170e54f890.jpg",
        "classification_tags": [
          {
            "label": "vehicle image"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/f907ba3f651a4468afef8362ef7f446e.jpg",
        "classification_tags": [
          {
            "label": "vehicle image"
          }
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "badges": [
    {
      "type": "PI_GREAT",
      "label": "Great price"
    },
    {
      "type": "MILEAGE",
      "label": "34,700 miles"
    },
    {
      "type": "REGISTERED_YEAR",
      "label": "2023 (23 reg)"
    }
  ],
  "flags": {
    "has_digital_retailing": true,
    "can_save_advert": true,
    "pre_registered": false,
    "manufacturer_approved": false
  },
  "attributes": {
    "availability": "Available to reserve",
    "stock_type": "Available to reserve",
    "vehicle_check_status": "PASSED",
    "service_history": "Service history not provided",
    "expert_review": {
      "rating": 5,
      "review_url": "http://www.autotrader.co.uk/content/car-reviews/tesla-model-y-review-suv-2021"
    },
    "mileage_comparison": {
      "mileage_deviation_description": "This vehicle has done 7,196 more miles than the average",
      "vehicle_details": "electric Tesla Model Y SUV",
      "registration_date_formatted": "April 2023"
    },
    "key_information": {
      "title": "2023 Tesla Model Y",
      "sub_title": "Auto RWD 5dr • 34,700 miles",
      "market_extension_header_title": "From Select Motors (GB)",
      "market_extension_header_description": "COLINDALE",
      "stock_label": "Available to reserve"
    },
    "overview": {
      "heading": "Overview",
      "attention_grabber": "GRADE 1|EXCELLECT CONDITION",
      "key_specification": [
        {
          "label": "Mileage",
          "value": "34,700 miles",
          "info": "7,196 miles above average",
          "spec_key": "MILEAGE"
        },
        {
          "label": "Registration",
          "value": "2023 (23 reg)",
          "spec_key": "REGISTRATION"
        },
        {
          "label": "Fuel type",
          "value": "Electric",
          "spec_key": "FUELTYPE"
        },
        {
          "label": "Range",
          "value": "283 miles",
          "spec_key": "RANGE"
        },
        {
          "label": "Body type",
          "value": "SUV",
          "spec_key": "BODYTYPE"
        },
        {
          "label": "Gearbox",
          "value": "Automatic",
          "spec_key": "GEARBOX"
        },
        {
          "label": "Doors",
          "value": "5",
          "spec_key": "DOORS"
        },
        {
          "label": "Seats",
          "value": "5",
          "spec_key": "SEATS"
        },
        {
          "label": "Body colour",
          "value": "White",
          "spec_key": "BODYCOLOUR"
        }
      ]
    },
    "page_metadata": {
      "page_title": "2023 White Tesla Model Y for sale for £20,989 in COLINDALE, LONDON",
      "page_description": "2023 Tesla Model Y for sale in COLINDALE, LONDON from Select Motors (GB) - Find your perfect car today with Autotrader",
      "main_image_url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/f4431bb3aedf4bf0acd81af2760435b6.jpg"
    },
    "insurance": {
      "insurance_link": "https://www.moneysupermarket.com/dialogue/car-autotrader/questions/your-car?source=AFL-AUTO&vehicleId=8a42c2239db4539e019df768e90f1f07&ref1=Used",
      "is_crossover": false,
      "stock_item_id": "8a42c2239db4539e019df768e90f1f07"
    },
    "additional_market_extension": {
      "is_centrally_held": false,
      "outside_of_search_radius": false
    },
    "reservation": {
      "title": "Your next steps",
      "reservation_option": {
        "title": "Reserve now",
        "subtitle": "Reserve the car for a refundable £99. We'll keep your money safe and always return it!",
        "call_to_action": "Reserve now"
      },
      "build_deal_option": {
        "title": "Build a deal",
        "subtitle": "Personalise your deal online, with the option to add part exchange and explore payment options.",
        "call_to_action": "Build your deal"
      }
    },
    "card_features": {
      "condition": "USED",
      "num_images": 52,
      "has_finance": true,
      "price_indicator": "GREAT",
      "is_manufactured_approved": false,
      "is_franchise_approved": false
    }
  }
}

Field Reference

Vehicle listing record

listing_id (string, required): Stable Autotrader.co.uk listing identifier and recommended idempotency key.

url (string, required): Public listing URL.

title (string, optional): Listing title.

description (string, optional): Seller or listing description.

status (string, optional): Current listing availability or reservation status.

identifiers.stock_item_id / identifiers.advertiser_id / identifiers.retailer_id (string, optional): Source-provided identifiers for inventory, advertiser, and retailer records.

identifiers.search_version_id / identifiers.vehicle_check_id (string, optional): Source-provided identifiers for search versioning and vehicle history checks.

source_context.source_url (string, optional): Search or input URL that produced the record.

source_context.domain (string, optional): Source domain.

source_context.seed_type / source_context.seed_value (string, optional): Input classification and original seed value.

source_context.page_index / source_context.position (integer, optional): Result page and position within the collected search context.

source_context.search_id (string, optional): Search context identifier when available.

source_context.listing_type / source_context.card_category / source_context.card_subcategory / source_context.location_type (string, optional): Listing and card classification fields returned with the public record.

source_context.scraped_at (string, optional): ISO timestamp for when the record was collected.

vehicle.make / vehicle.model / vehicle.year (string/integer, optional): Vehicle make, model, and registration or model year.

vehicle.attention_grabber / vehicle.condition / vehicle.colour (string, optional): Highlight text, condition, and exterior colour.

vehicle.fuel_type / vehicle.transmission / vehicle.drive_wheel_configuration (string, optional): Powertrain and transmission attributes.

vehicle.mileage.value / vehicle.mileage.unit (number/string, optional): Mileage value and unit. In the example, mileage is expressed in miles.

vehicle.mileage.source_value (object, optional): Original mileage representation.

vehicle.registration.masked_registration / vehicle.registration.pre_registered (string/boolean, optional): Registration display value and pre-registration flag.

vehicle.owners / vehicle.manufacturer_approved (integer/boolean, optional): Owner count and manufacturer approval flag.

vehicle.specification (object, optional): Structured vehicle summary, including body type, fuel, make, model, style, crossover flag, and derivative ID.

vehicle.key_specification[] (array, optional): Label/value specification rows such as mileage, registration, owners, fuel type, range, body type, gearbox, doors, seats, and colour.

vehicle.specifications[] (array, optional): Grouped technical specifications by category, with item names and values.

vehicle.highlights[] (array, optional): Highlight cards with keys, titles, descriptions, quantifiers, badges, and contextual metadata.

vehicle.features.disclaimers[] (array, optional): Feature and specification disclaimers.

vehicle.features.features[] (array, optional): Feature groups with title, category, count, and item list.

vehicle.history.vehicle_check (object, optional): Vehicle history check summary, status, last checked value, basic checks, finance status, and detailed checks.

vehicle.history.owners_data / vehicle.history.mot / vehicle.history.service_history (object, optional): Ownership, MOT, and service history summaries.

vehicle.history.history_items[] (array, optional): Additional history rows as key, label, and value objects.

pricing.amount / pricing.currency (number/string, optional): Listing price and currency. In the example, currency is GBP.

pricing.indicator (object, optional): Price rating, label, and deviation from market average when available.

pricing.finance_provider (string, optional): Finance provider or broker name.

pricing.price_breakdown (object, optional): Display-ready cash price, numeric price, deviation text, and price type.

pricing.running_costs (object, optional): Running-cost rows such as emissions, insurance group, and annual tax.

pricing.finance_regulation (object, optional): Finance disclosure content, questions, FCA name, FCA number, trading name, and lender type when supplied.

location.display / location.type (string, optional): Display location and location type.

location.distance.value / location.distance.unit (number/string, optional): Distance from the search location. In the example, distance is expressed in miles.

seller.type / seller.name / seller.phone (string, optional): Seller type, display name, and phone number when publicly available.

seller.address (object, optional): Seller street, locality, region, and postal code.

seller.dealer_url (string, optional): Public dealer profile URL.

seller.review (object, optional): Seller rating and review count.

seller.dealer (object, optional): Dealer profile summary, location, assigned number, media email, and review summary.

seller.contact (object, optional): Public contact options such as protected number and email availability.

seller.source_details.contact_details (object, optional): Extended seller contact, address, review, coordinates, and profile metadata.

seller.source_details.seller_profile (object, optional): Seller profile information, branding, location, opening hours, contact details, partners, approval flags, and awards.

media.image_count (integer, optional): Number of images reported for the listing.

media.images[] (array, optional): Image URLs and classification tags such as exterior, interior, wheel, boot, or vehicle image labels.

badges[] (array, optional): Listing badges with type and label, such as price, mileage, or registration year badges.

flags.has_digital_retailing / flags.can_save_advert / flags.pre_registered / flags.manufacturer_approved (boolean, optional): Boolean listing signals.

attributes.availability / attributes.stock_type / attributes.vehicle_check_status / attributes.service_history (string, optional): Convenience availability, stock, history, and service-history values.

attributes.expert_review (object, optional): Expert review rating and review URL.

attributes.mileage_comparison (object, optional): Mileage deviation text, vehicle details, and registration date display.

attributes.key_information (object, optional): Display-ready title, subtitle, seller attribution, location text, and stock label.

attributes.overview (object, optional): Overview heading, attention grabber, and key specification rows.

attributes.page_metadata (object, optional): Page title, description, and main image URL.

attributes.insurance (object, optional): Insurance link, crossover flag, and stock item ID when present.

attributes.additional_market_extension (object, optional): Additional listing flags such as centrally held or outside-search-radius status.

attributes.reservation (object, optional): Reservation and deal-building call-to-action content when available.

attributes.card_features (object, optional): Card-level listing features including condition, image count, finance availability, price indicator, and approval flags.

Data Quality, Guarantees, And Handling

• Structured records: results are normalized into predictable JSON objects for downstream use.
• Best-effort extraction: fields may vary by region, session, availability, listing type, and public Autotrader.co.uk presentation changes.
• Optional fields: null-check optional fields in downstream code, especially seller contact details, finance disclosures, history checks, reviews, images, and enriched vehicle attributes.
• Deduplication: use listing_id as the strongest stable key, with url and identifiers.stock_item_id as useful secondary comparison fields when present.
• Freshness: results reflect the publicly available data at run time.
• Repeated runs: use the recommended idempotency key when syncing data into warehouses, CRMs, search indexes, or operational monitoring systems.

Tips For Best Results

• Start with a small limit to validate the output shape before scaling up.
• Use one search URL, geography, make/model segment, or category per run when you need cleaner segmentation.
• Use broader Autotrader.co.uk search URLs when the goal is discovery rather than narrow monitoring.
• Add URL filters gradually so you can understand how each search parameter changes coverage.
• Keep enrich_data enabled when seller details, specifications, history, media, and pricing context are important.
• Disable enrich_data for faster validation runs where search-result-level fields are enough.
• Schedule recurring runs for monitoring workflows and use listing_id for deduplication over time.

How to Run on Apify

1. Open the Actor in Apify Console.
2. Configure the available input fields for the target scope.
3. Set the maximum number of outputs to collect with limit.
4. Click Start and wait for the run to finish.
5. Download results in JSON, CSV, Excel, or other supported formats.

Scheduling & Automation

Scheduling

Automated Data Collection

Schedule runs to keep vehicle listing datasets fresh for monitoring, reporting, and enrichment workflows. Recurring schedules are especially useful for price tracking, availability checks, and seller inventory updates.

• Navigate to Schedules in Apify Console
• Create a new schedule, such as daily, weekly, or custom cron
• Configure input parameters
• Enable notifications for run completion
• Add webhooks for automated processing

Integration Options

• BI dashboards: monitor vehicle pricing, availability, seller coverage, mileage bands, location distribution, and segment movement over time.
• Data warehouses: store historical listing snapshots for trend analysis, forecasting, and operational reporting.
• CRM enrichment: sync public seller, dealer, vehicle, and contact attributes into account or lead records.
• Google Sheets or Airtable: review smaller listing batches, validate prospect lists, or share inventory snapshots with non-technical teams.
• Webhooks: trigger ingestion, alerts, validation, or downstream processing after each completed run.
• ETL and data enrichment pipelines: combine Autotrader.co.uk listings with internal inventory, pricing, CRM, or market intelligence datasets.

Export Formats And Downstream Use

Apify datasets can be exported or consumed by downstream systems for analysis, storage, reporting, and automation.

• JSON: for APIs, applications, and data pipelines
• CSV or Excel: for spreadsheet workflows and manual review
• API access: for automated ingestion into internal systems
• BI and warehouses: for reporting, dashboards, and historical analysis

Performance

Estimated run times:

• Small runs (< 1,000 outputs): ~3-5 minutes
• Medium runs (1,000-5,000 outputs): ~5-15 minutes
• Large runs (5,000+ outputs): ~15-30 minutes

Execution time varies based on filters, result volume, and how much information is returned per record. Highly filtered runs can finish faster, while broad discovery or detail-rich records may take longer.

Limitations

• Availability depends on what https://www.Autotrader.co.uk publicly exposes at run time.
• Some optional fields may be missing on sparse listings, private listings, limited seller profiles, or records without finance, history, review, or media data.
• Very broad searches may take longer or require a higher limit.
• Target-side changes can affect field availability, naming, or record completeness.
• Regional, account, session, or availability differences may change visible results.
• Results should be treated as point-in-time public listing snapshots, not guaranteed historical records.

Troubleshooting

No results returned: check the Autotrader.co.uk URL, filters, postcode, category, direct listing URL, and whether the target has matching public records.

Fewer results than expected: broaden the search URL, raise limit, or verify that Autotrader.co.uk contains enough matching records for the selected scope.

Some fields are empty: optional fields depend on what each listing publicly provides, including seller details, finance content, history checks, images, and review data.

Run takes longer than expected: reduce scope, lower limit for validation, or split broad collection into smaller URL segments.

Output changed: compare the current output with the field reference and report a small sample if support is needed.

FAQ

What data does this actor collect?

It collects public Autotrader.co.uk vehicle listing data, including listing identifiers, URLs, titles, descriptions, status, vehicle specifications, pricing, seller details, location, media, badges, history, and selected listing attributes.

Can I filter by location, category, date, price, or other criteria?

The actor accepts Autotrader.co.uk URLs in startUrls. Use the filters available on Autotrader.co.uk, such as make, model, postcode, price, category, or sort, and paste the resulting URL into the actor.

Why did I receive fewer results than my limit?

The limit is a maximum, not a guarantee. A run may save fewer records if the input URL has fewer matching public listings, if listings are unavailable at run time, or if the selected scope is narrow.

Can I schedule recurring runs?

Yes. Use Apify Schedules to run the actor daily, weekly, or on a custom cron schedule for monitoring and reporting workflows.

How do I avoid duplicates across runs?

Use listing_id as the primary idempotency key. For additional matching, compare url or identifiers.stock_item_id when those fields are present.

Can I export the data to CSV, Excel, or JSON?

Yes. Apify datasets support JSON, CSV, Excel, and other export formats, as well as API-based access for automated ingestion.

Does this actor collect private data?

The actor is intended to collect publicly available Autotrader.co.uk listing information. Some public listings may include seller names, phone numbers, emails, addresses, or dealer contact details; users are responsible for handling that data lawfully.

What should I include when reporting an issue?

Include the input used with sensitive values redacted, the run ID, expected versus actual behavior, and a small output sample if it helps demonstrate the issue.

Compliance & Ethics

Responsible Data Collection

This actor collects publicly available vehicle listing information from https://www.Autotrader.co.uk for legitimate business purposes, including:

• Automotive industry research and market analysis
• Inventory, pricing, and availability monitoring
• CRM, BI, and data enrichment workflows

This section is informational and not legal advice. Users are responsible for ensuring that their use of collected data complies with applicable laws, regulations, contracts, and platform terms.

Best Practices

• Use collected data in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and the target site's terms
• Respect individual privacy and personal information
• Use data responsibly and avoid disruptive or excessive collection
• Do not use this actor for spamming, harassment, or other harmful purposes
• Follow relevant data protection requirements where applicable, such as GDPR and CCPA

Support

For help, use the actor page or the Issues tab in Apify Console. Include the input used with sensitive values redacted, the run ID, expected versus actual behavior, and a small output sample when available. Avoid sharing secrets, credentials, or private customer data in support requests.