TheParkingCars.com Scraper

Extract car listings from theparking-cars.com, an international car marketplace aggregator that consolidates listings from across the US and Europe.

Features

• 🚗 Comprehensive Data Extraction: Car title, price, year, mileage, location, images, seller info
• 🌍 International Coverage: Scrapes listings from all countries on the platform
• 📊 Structured Output: Clean, validated data using Pydantic models
• 🔄 Pagination Support: Automatically follows "Next" page links
• 🛡️ Anti-Detection: Built-in stealth techniques for reliable scraping
• ⚡ Playwright-Based: Fast, reliable browser automation

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Default
startUrl	String	Yes	Category or search results URL to start from	https://www.theparking-cars.com/used-cars/SUV.html
maxPages	Integer	No	Maximum number of pages to scrape (1-100)	5

Output Schema

Each car listing contains:

{
  "title": "Chevrolet Traverse LT",
  "price": "53,389",
  "original_price": "55,000",
  "currency": "$",
  "year": 2026,
  "mileage": "89,458 MI",
  "fuel_type": "Gasoline",
  "transmission": "Automatic",
  "location": "VIRGINIA",
  "postal_code": "20176",
  "description": "Well-maintained SUV",
  "images": ["https://img.leparking.fr/300x225/pkg/..."],
  "listing_date": "9/17/2026",
  "seller_type": "Dealer",
  "seller_website": "https://cars.com",
  "listing_url": "https://www.theparking-cars.com/used-cars-detail/...",
  "sponsored": false
}

Usage Examples

Basic Usage - Scrape SUV Category

{
  "startUrl": "https://www.theparking-cars.com/used-cars/SUV.html",
  "maxPages": 5
}

Scrape Specific Car Model

{
  "startUrl": "https://www.theparking-cars.com/used-cars/tesla.html",
  "maxPages": 10
}

Scrape All Cars from a Region

{
  "startUrl": "https://www.theparking-cars.com/used-cars/",
  "maxPages": 20
}

Scrape Specific Category

{
  "startUrl": "https://www.theparking-cars.com/used-cars/Supercar.html",
  "maxPages": 3
}

How to Find Start URLs

1. Browse Categories: Visit theparking-cars.com
2. Select Filters: Choose make, model, type, location, price range, etc.
3. Copy URL: Use the filtered results page URL as your startUrl

Popular Categories

• SUVs: https://www.theparking-cars.com/used-cars/SUV.html
• Supercars: https://www.theparking-cars.com/used-cars/Supercar.html
• 4-door Coupé: https://www.theparking-cars.com/used-cars/4-door-coupe.html
• Collection: https://www.theparking-cars.com/used-cars/collection.html

Tips & Best Practices

Optimize Your Scraping

• Start Small: Test with maxPages: 1-3 before running large scrapes
• Targeted URLs: Use specific category/model URLs instead of homepage
• Monitor Runs: Check logs during execution for extraction accuracy

Data Quality

• Validate Results: First run should be reviewed for data quality
• Missing Fields: Some listings may not have all fields (normal behavior)
• Image URLs: Generic placeholders are filtered out automatically

Performance

• Pagination Limit: Set maxPages based on your needs (each page ≈ 20-30 listings)
• Run Time: Approximately 5-10 seconds per page
• Memory: Actor uses ~500MB-1GB RAM

Technical Details

• Language: Python 3.11
• Framework: Apify SDK 2.x
• Browser: Playwright with Chromium
• Anti-Detection: BrowserForge + custom stealth scripts
• Validation: Pydantic 2.x models

Troubleshooting

No Results Extracted

• Verify the startUrl loads correctly in a regular browser
• Check if the site structure has changed (view logs for errors)
• Try a different category URL

Partial Data Missing

• Some listings naturally lack certain fields (year, mileage, etc.)
• Original prices only appear on discounted listings

Actor Timeout

• Reduce maxPages parameter
• Site may be slow or blocking requests - check logs

Support

For issues or questions:

1. Check the logs for specific error messages
2. Verify your input parameters are correct
3. Test with a smaller maxPages value first

Version History

v1.0 (2026)

• Initial release
• Support for basic listing extraction
• Pagination handling
• Anti-detection measures
• Pydantic validation