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My MobileDe Scraper

My MobileDe Scraper is an Apify Actor designed to efficiently extract detailed vehicle data from mobile.de, Germany's leading online marketplace for cars. It automates the scraping of listings, providing structured data for analysis, research, or integration into other systems. This tool ensures reliable, high-quality data extraction while respecting website terms and using proxies for anonymity.

Features

• Comprehensive Data Extraction: Scrapes key details like vehicle make, model, price, mileage, location, and more from mobile.de listings.
• Customizable Limits: Set item limits to control the volume of data processed, ideal for targeted scraping.
• Proxy Integration: Uses residential proxies to avoid IP bans and ensure smooth, undetected scraping.
• High Reliability: Built with robust error handling to manage dynamic web content and potential blocks.
• Fast Performance: Optimized for speed, processing multiple URLs concurrently for efficient data collection.
• Structured Output: Delivers clean JSON data, easily exportable to CSV, Excel, or databases.
• User-Friendly: Simple input configuration with clear parameters for quick setup and execution.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
urls	array	Yes	A list of URLs of the mobile.de pages to scrape data from. Each URL should point to a specific vehicle listing or search page.	["https://suchen.mobile.de/auto-inserat/opel-grandland-1-2-hybrid-edition-edct-inkl-19-hamburg/437893607.html?lst=p"]
item_limit	integer	No	Specifies the maximum number of items (e.g., vehicle listings) to process. Helps control costs and processing time.	15
proxyConfiguration	object	No	Configures proxy servers to hide the scraper's origin and avoid detection. Defaults to Apify's residential proxies.	{"useApifyProxy": true, "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]}

Example Usage

To run the Actor, provide input in JSON format. Here's an example:

{
  "urls": [
    "https://suchen.mobile.de/auto-inserat/opel-grandland-1-2-hybrid-edition-edct-inkl-19-hamburg/437893607.html?lst=p"
  ],
  "item_limit": 10,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]
  }
}

Example output (JSON structure may vary based on scraped data):

{
  "url": "https://suchen.mobile.de/auto-inserat/opel-grandland-1-2-hybrid-edition-edct-inkl-19-hamburg/437893607.html?lst=p",
  "title": "Opel Grandland 1.2 Hybrid Edition EDCT inkl. 19\"",
  "price": "€ 25,990",
  "mileage": "15,000 km",
  "location": "Hamburg",
  "year": "2022",
  "fuel_type": "Hybrid",
  "transmission": "Automatic"
}

Use Cases

• Market Research: Analyze trends in vehicle prices, popular models, and regional availability on mobile.de.
• Competitive Intelligence: Monitor competitors' listings for pricing strategies and inventory.
• Price Monitoring: Track price changes on specific vehicles for buying or selling decisions.
• Content Aggregation: Collect data for automotive blogs, comparison sites, or databases.
• Academic Research: Gather data for studies on automotive markets, consumer behavior, or economics.
• Business Automation: Integrate scraped data into CRM systems or automated reporting tools for dealerships.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "My MobileDe Scraper" in the Apify Store.
2. Click "Try for free" or "Run".
3. Configure input parameters as described above.
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 Actor outputs data in JSON format, with each item representing a scraped vehicle listing. Key fields include:

• url: The source URL of the listing.
• title: The vehicle's title or name.
• price: The listed price.
• mileage: Vehicle mileage.
• location: Seller's location.
• year: Manufacturing year.
• fuel_type: Type of fuel (e.g., Diesel, Hybrid).
• transmission: Gearbox type (e.g., Manual, Automatic).

Data is structured for easy parsing and integration.

Error Handling

The Actor includes built-in error handling for common issues like invalid URLs, network timeouts, or CAPTCHA challenges. If a page fails to load, it retries with different proxies. Check the run log for details on errors; persistent issues may require adjusting proxy settings or contacting support.

Rate Limiting and Best Practices

• Rate Limiting: mobile.de may impose limits; the Actor uses delays and proxies to comply. Avoid overloading by setting reasonable item limits.
• Best Practices: Use residential proxies for better success. Limit concurrent runs to prevent bans. Respect robots.txt and terms of service. For large-scale scraping, consider scheduling runs during off-peak hours.

Support

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

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

We're here to help you get the most out of this Actor!

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