🚗 Autotrader Australia Scraper

Automatically extract vehicle listings from Autotrader.com.au

## 🌟 What Does This Do?

This automated tool acts like a super-efficient vehicle data collector that:

1. Visits Autotrader.com.au search result pages you specify.
2. Discovers all vehicle listings based on your search criteria.
3. Collects 30+ key details per vehicle, including:
   • 🚗 Make, Model, Variant, Series, Manufacturing Year
   • 🛣️ Odometer reading & VIN
   • 💰 Advertised Price & Driveaway Price
   • 📍 Vehicle Location (City, State, Latitude, Longitude)
   • 📞 Dealer Contact Information (Name, Phone)
   • 🖼️ Multiple high-quality photos
   • ⚙️ Technical Specifications (Engine size, Fuel type, Transmission, Body type, Cylinders, Power, etc.)
   • 📋 Condition, Registration details, Interior/Exterior Colors
   • 🔗 Direct URL to the listing on Autotrader.com.au

🛠️ Configuration Made Simple

Just set these main options:

1. Start URLs (start_urls)

   • Paste Autotrader.com.au search result page URLs where scraping should begin.
   • Example:

     [
       {"url": "[https://www.autotrader.com.au/for-sale/sa/south-east/over-$3000/over-2009](https://www.autotrader.com.au/for-sale/sa/south-east/over-$3000/over-2009)"}
     ]
     

   • You can provide multiple URLs to cover different searches.

2. Max Pages Per URL (max_pages)

   • "How many pages of search results should I scan for each Start URL?"
   • The scraper will first determine the total number of pages available from the website for each search (as reported by the API's last_page field). This input setting acts as an additional cap on that number.
   • Example: Set to 5 to scan only the first 5 pages of results, even if more are available. Leave empty or null to use the total pages reported by Autotrader's API.

📤 Getting Your Data

Results are conveniently structured and available in multiple formats directly from the Apify platform:

• Excel/CSV: Easily open and analyze in any spreadsheet software.
• JSON: Structured format perfect for developers, databases, or further programmatic use.
• API Access: Connect directly to the scraped data via Apify's API for fresh, real-time information.

💼 Common Use Cases

• Car Dealerships & Competitor Analysis:
  • Track market pricing for various makes and models.
  • Monitor competitor inventory and pricing strategies.
• Market Researchers & Analysts:
  • Analyze trends in the used and new car market.
  • Gather data on vehicle specifications, pricing, and availability across regions.
• Automotive Enthusiasts & Buyers:
  • Find specific vehicles matching detailed criteria.
  • Compare listings from a wide area efficiently.
• Data Aggregators & App Developers:
  • Build databases of vehicle listings.
  • Power automotive search applications or analytical tools.

▶️ How to Run

1. Navigate to the Actor on the Apify platform. 2. Click the "Start" button.
2. Input your desired start_urls (e.g., [{"url": "https://www.autotrader.com.au/for-sale/cars/vic/melbourne-city"}]).
3. Optionally, set max_pages if you want to limit the depth of search per URL beyond what the API indicates as the last page.
4. Click "Start" at the bottom of the input form.
5. Wait for the run to complete. You'll receive a notification.
6. Go to the "Storage" tab of the run to preview and download your data in your preferred format (JSON, CSV, Excel, etc.).

🤝 Need Customization or Facing Issues?

This scraper is specifically designed for Autotrader.com.au's API structure as observed. If you need to:

• Scrape different automotive websites.
• Extract additional or different data points not currently covered.
• Integrate the data output with other systems (CRM, databases, Google Sheets).
• Set up automatic scheduling or email alerts for new listings.
• Encounter any issues or have specific requirements.

Please refer to Apify's documentation for custom solutions, check the "Issues" tab of this actor on Apify, or consider reaching out to Apify certified partners for development assistance.