Description

Scrape comprehensive vehicle leasing data from Autotrader.co.uk, including pricing, specs, seller details, and images. Ideal for market analysis, price monitoring, and automation. Features robust extraction, scalable processing, and clean JSON output for easy integration into workflows....

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Autotrader Estates Spider

Introduction

The Autotrader Estates Spider is a powerful Apify Actor designed to scrape detailed vehicle leasing information from Autotrader.co.uk. It extracts comprehensive data on cars available for lease, including pricing, specifications, seller details, and images, enabling users to gather insights efficiently. This tool is ideal for businesses and researchers needing structured data for market analysis, price comparisons, and automation workflows.

Features

• Comprehensive Data Extraction: Captures detailed vehicle information such as title, make/model, pricing, specifications, and seller details from Autotrader leasing pages.
• High Reliability: Built with robust error handling to ensure consistent data retrieval even from dynamic web pages.
• Fast and Scalable: Processes multiple URLs concurrently, supporting high-volume scraping without compromising speed.
• Structured Output: Delivers clean, JSON-formatted data ready for integration into databases, analytics tools, or downstream applications.
• Customizable Inputs: Accepts a list of URLs for targeted scraping, allowing flexibility in data collection scope.
• Image and Media Support: Extracts vehicle images with URLs and alt text for visual analysis.
• Lease-Specific Insights: Focuses on leasing deals, including monthly payments, mileage options, and contract details.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
Urls	array	Yes	A list of URLs from Autotrader.co.uk to scrape for vehicle leasing data. Each URL must be a valid HTTP/HTTPS link.	["https://www.autotrader.co.uk/cars/leasing/product/202505162469082?leaseOption=12_36_5000&fromhome"]

Example Usage

To run the Autotrader Estates Spider, provide input parameters in JSON format. Here's an example:

{
  "Urls": [
    "https://www.autotrader.co.uk/cars/leasing/product/202505162469082?leaseOption=12_36_5000&fromhome"
  ]
}

The Actor will process the URLs and output structured data like this:

[
  {
    "vehicle_title": "Ford Explorer Standard Range 52kWh Style Auto 5dr",
    "make_model": "Ford Explorer",
    "trim": "Standard Range 52kWh Style Auto 5dr",
    "breadcrumbs": [
      "Home",
      "Cars",
      "Leasing",
      "Ford",
      "Explorer",
      "Standard Range 52kWh Style Auto 5dr"
    ],
    "badges": [
      "Brand new",
      "Lease deal",
      "Brand new",
      "Lease deal"
    ],
    "monthly_price": "£228.72",
    "price_label": "Personal lease inc. VAT",
    "price_breakdown": {
      "36": "",
      "5,000": "miles per year",
      "£2,744.64": ""
    },
    "initial_payment": "",
    "annual_mileage": "5,000",
    "lease_type": "Personal lease",
    "selected_contract_months": "36",
    "selected_upfront_payments": "12",
    "selected_mileage": "5000",
    "stock_status": "In stock Free delivery - Estimated in 6-8 Weeks We don't have the home charging speed information for this car , but you are likely to be able to charge this car at home.",
    "colour_options": [
      "Solid - Frozen white",
      "Premium paint - Arctic blue",
      "Exclusive paint - Rapid red",
      "Premium paint - Agate Black",
      "Exclusive paint - Blue My Mind",
      "Premium paint - Magnetic"
    ],
    "selected_colour": "Premium paint - Arctic blue",
    "interior_options": [
      "Cloth - Black onyx + sports seats"
    ],
    "selected_interior": "Cloth - Black onyx + sports seats",
    "vehicle_summary": {
      "Fuel type": "Electric",
      "Bodytype": "SUV",
      "Range": "233 miles More information about the vehicles range",
      "Gearbox": "Automatic",
      "Doors": "5",
      "Seats": "5"
    },
    "fuel_type": "Electric",
    "body_type": "SUV",
    "range_miles": "233 miles More information about the vehicles range",
    "gearbox": "Automatic",
    "doors": "5",
    "seats": "5",
    "registration_year": null,
    "mileage": null,
    "engine_size": null,
    "horsepower": null,
    "seller_name": "Autorama UK Limited (via Autotrader)",
    "seller_type": "Leasing broker",
    "seller_location": null,
    "seller_rating": null,
    "vehicle_history": null,
    "ulez_compliance": null,
    "registration_plate": null,
    "maintenance_option": "Yes, add maintenance for £60.92 per month",
    "public_charging_speeds": [
      "150 kW - Ultra Rapid"
    ],
    "public_charge_full_time": "28 minutes",
    "images": [
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/w800/2186626f24304175a6a9228af23fcce1.jpg",
        "alt": "Front Right"
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/w480/314d040101a14750ae1271e771c61c07.jpg",
        "alt": "Side Right"
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/w480/3f9e1462c0414f52b78e36ffb4b32ec1.jpg",
        "alt": "Inconclusive"
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/w480/103209cce6ee481cb80c6ee99dd69242.jpg",
        "alt": "Interior Front"
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/w600/9013c318619240b49ef2b7f131d324a7.jpg",
        "alt": ""
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/w600/2186626f24304175a6a9228af23fcce1.jpg",
        "alt": ""
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/w600/ad96e8723d7d4e918e12e8e7f782efac.jpg",
        "alt": ""
      },
      {
        "url": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/w600/535d2b9ee0ed40fda0bddb606f284705.jpg",
        "alt": ""
      }
    ],
    "advert_id": "202505162469082",
    "eligibility_checker_url": "https://www.autotrader.co.uk/cars/leasing/eligibility-checker?advertId=202505162469082&leaseContractType=personal&trim=Cloth%20-%20Black%20onyx%20%2B%20sports%20seats&colour=Premium%20paint%20-%20Arctic%20blue&leaseOption=12_36_5000&fromLocation=pdp",
    "start_application_url": "https://www.autotrader.co.uk/cars/leasing/checkout/create?advertId=202505162469082&leaseContractType=personal&trim=Cloth%20-%20Black%20onyx%20%2B%20sports%20seats&colour=Premium%20paint%20-%20Arctic%20blue&leaseOption=12_36_5000&maintenanceIncluded=false",
    "source_url": "https://www.autotrader.co.uk/cars/leasing/product/202505162469082?leaseOption=12_36_5000&fromhome",
    "actor_id": "ygKGIB3GC9Woe0dbX",
    "run_id": "SwyZZR2NDKPojNcbK"
  }
]

Use Cases

• Market Research: Analyze leasing trends, popular models, and pricing across different brands to inform business strategies.
• Competitive Intelligence: Monitor competitors' vehicle offerings, including unique features and lease terms.
• Price Monitoring: Track monthly lease prices and breakdowns to identify deals and optimize budgets.
• Content Aggregation: Collect vehicle data for creating comparison websites or automotive blogs.
• Academic Research: Gather data on electric vehicles, fuel types, and sustainability metrics for studies.
• Business Automation: Automate data feeds for CRM systems or inventory management in leasing companies.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Autotrader Estates Spider" in the Apify Store
2. Click "Try for free" or "Run"
3. Configure input parameters
4. Click "Start" to begin extraction
5. Monitor progress in the log
6. Export results in your preferred format (JSON, CSV, Excel)

Output Format

The output is a JSON array of objects, each representing a scraped vehicle listing. Key fields include vehicle details (title, make/model, trim), pricing (monthly price, breakdowns), specifications (fuel type, range, gearbox), seller information, options (colors, interiors), images with URLs, and URLs for eligibility checks or applications. Null values indicate unavailable data. This structured format ensures easy parsing and integration.

Support

For custom/simplified outputs or bug reports, please contact:

• Email: support@getdataforme.com
• Subject line: "custom support"
• Contact form: https://getdataforme.com/contact/

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