Description

This Apify Actor efficiently scrapes detailed used car data from topusedcars.com.au, including specs, pricing, and locations....

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Topusedcars Details Spider

Introduction

The Topusedcars Details Spider is a powerful Apify Actor designed to scrape detailed vehicle information from topusedcars.com.au. It extracts comprehensive data on used cars, including specifications, pricing, and location details, enabling users to gather valuable insights for market analysis, pricing strategies, and more. This Actor ensures reliable, structured data extraction with minimal setup, making it an essential tool for automotive professionals and researchers.

Features

• Comprehensive Data Extraction: Scrapes key details like make, model, price, odometer, fuel type, and service history from car listing pages.
• Structured JSON Output: Delivers clean, machine-readable data in JSON format for easy integration with databases or analysis tools.
• High Reliability: Built with robust error handling to manage dynamic web content and ensure consistent results.
• Fast Performance: Optimized for quick scraping with minimal resource usage, supporting multiple URLs in a single run.
• Flexible Input: Accepts a list of URLs for targeted scraping, allowing customization for specific listings or bulk operations.
• No Coding Required: User-friendly interface in the Apify Store for easy configuration and execution.
• Scalable: Handles large volumes of data efficiently, suitable for both small-scale research and enterprise-level automation.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
Urls	array	Yes	A list of URLs pointing to car detail pages on topusedcars.com.au. Each URL must be a valid HTTP or HTTPS link.	["https://topusedcars.com.au/buy/2018-subaru-levorg-1-6-gt-awd-my18"]

Example Usage

Input JSON

{
  "Urls": [
    "https://topusedcars.com.au/buy/2018-subaru-levorg-1-6-gt-awd-my18"
  ]
}

Output JSON

[
  {
    "url": "https://topusedcars.com.au/buy/2018-subaru-levorg-1-6-gt-awd-my18",
    "make": "Land Rover",
    "model": "Range Rover",
    "variant": "L405 SDV8 Vogue SE Wagon 5dr Spts Auto 8sp 4x4 4.4DTT [MY16]",
    "price": "$55,999",
    "weekly_price": "$268",
    "location": "Albany Street - Drive In Style",
    "body": "WAGON",
    "transmission": "automatic",
    "fuel_type": "Diesel",
    "reg_expiry": "Check reg status",
    "odometer": "108,677 kms",
    "year": "2015",
    "drive_type": "AWD",
    "service_history": "Full service history",
    "condition": "Excellent",
    "autovois+": "Vehicle history report",
    "inspection": "Vehicle inspection",
    "actor_id": "CcvdOEuYDKjBTNcri",
    "run_id": "yOmiOAgB9omFxvA5o"
  }
]

Use Cases

• Market Research and Analysis: Gather data on used car trends, pricing, and availability to inform buying or selling strategies.
• Competitive Intelligence: Compare vehicle specifications and prices across different dealers or regions.
• Price Monitoring: Track price changes for specific models to identify optimal purchase times.
• Content Aggregation: Build databases of car listings for websites, apps, or reports.
• Academic Research: Collect data for studies on automotive markets, consumer behavior, or economic trends.
• Business Automation: Automate data collection for dealerships or e-commerce platforms to streamline inventory management.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Topusedcars Details 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 Actor outputs data as a JSON array of objects, each representing a scraped car listing. Key fields include url (source link), make and model (vehicle details), price and weekly_price (cost information), location (dealer details), body, transmission, fuel_type, odometer, year, drive_type, service_history, condition, and additional metadata like actor_id and run_id. 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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