# Copart Scraper — Salvage Auto Auctions (Damage, Bid, VIN) (`haketa/copart-scraper`) Actor

Scrape Copart salvage & used vehicle auction lots: make, model, year, VIN, primary/secondary damage, title type, keys, odometer, current bid, sale date and yard location (GPS). Search by make/model/keyword. No login or API key. Export JSON, CSV, Excel.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/haketa/copart-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Haketa](https://apify.com/haketa) (community)
- **Categories:** E-commerce, Lead generation
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $1.75 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

Actors are web data automations that power AI and operations. They run on the Apify platform to scrape websites, process data, connect APIs, and automate workflows.
In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.
Actors are written with capital "A".

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For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt).

# README

## Copart Scraper 🚗

Extract **salvage & used vehicle auction lots from Copart** — at scale, without an account or API key. Search by make, model or keyword and export clean JSON, CSV or Excel: **make, model, year, VIN, primary & secondary damage, title type, keys, odometer, current bid, sale date and yard location (with GPS).**

Built for **dealers, rebuilders, exporters, parts buyers and vehicle-valuation tools** who need structured salvage-auction data.

***

### 🔑 What this scraper does

- 🔎 **Search by make/model/keyword** — `honda`, `ford f-150`, `tesla model 3`, anything.
- 🚗 **Vehicle basics** — make, model, year, trim, color, fuel, VIN (masked on public data).
- 💥 **Salvage specifics** — primary & secondary damage, title type & group, keys, odometer.
- 💰 **Auction & pricing** — current bid, buy-now, sale status, sale date.
- 📍 **Location** — yard name, city, state, ZIP and GPS coordinates.
- 🖼️ **Photo** — lot image URL.

No login, no cookies to paste, no API key. Enter a search, press start, export.

***

### 📋 Example output

```json
{
  "lotNumber": "35132240",
  "url": "https://www.copart.com/lot/35132240",
  "title": "2011 FORD FOCUS SE",
  "year": 2011,
  "make": "FORD",
  "model": "FOCUS",
  "trim": "SE",
  "vin": "1FAHP3F2*******",
  "vehicleType": "AUTOMOBILE",
  "color": "SILVER",
  "fuelType": "GAS",
  "cylinders": 4,
  "primaryDamage": "FRONT END",
  "secondaryDamage": "SIDE",
  "titleType": "CERT OF TITLE-SALVAGE",
  "titleGroup": "SALVAGE TITLE",
  "hasKeys": true,
  "odometer": "98,540",
  "currentBid": 275,
  "buyNowPrice": null,
  "saleStatus": "PURE_SALE",
  "saleType": "Pure Sale",
  "saleDate": "2026-09-18T12:00:00.000Z",
  "currency": "USD",
  "yardName": "NJ - SOMERVILLE",
  "city": "HILLSBOROUGH",
  "state": "NJ",
  "country": "USA",
  "zip": "08844",
  "lat": 40.53749,
  "lng": -74.60609,
  "imageUrl": "https://cs.copart.com/v1/...JPG",
  "searchQuery": "ford",
  "scrapedAt": "2026-09-11T10:00:00.000Z"
}
```

***

### 🗂️ Fields you get

| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| `lotNumber`, `url` | Copart lot number and link |
| `title` | Full lot title (e.g. "2011 FORD FOCUS SE") |
| `year`, `make`, `model`, `trim` | Vehicle identity |
| `vin` | VIN (masked on Copart's public data) |
| `vehicleType` | Automobile, motorcycle, truck… |
| `color`, `fuelType`, `cylinders` | Vehicle specs |
| `primaryDamage`, `secondaryDamage` | Damage description |
| `titleType`, `titleGroup` | Title type and group (salvage, clean…) |
| `hasKeys` | Whether keys are present |
| `odometer`, `odometerBrand` | Odometer reading/brand (where published) |
| `currentBid`, `buyNowPrice` | Current bid and buy-now price |
| `saleStatus`, `saleType`, `saleDate` | Auction status, type and date |
| `currency` | Currency (USD/CAD) |
| `yardName`, `city`, `state`, `country`, `zip` | Copart yard location |
| `lat`, `lng` | Yard GPS coordinates |
| `imageUrl` | Lot image |
| `searchQuery`, `scrapedAt` | Query that produced this lot and scrape time |

> Vehicle identity, damage, bid, sale date and location come on virtually every lot. Odometer, secondary damage and title type appear **where Copart publishes them** (many single-damage / no-reading lots leave them blank). VIN is masked on public data.

***

### 🚀 How to use

1. Click **Try for free**.
2. Enter one or more **Search Queries** (e.g. `honda`, `ford f-150`).
3. Set **Max Items** and **Max Pages per Search**, then click **Start**.
4. Export as **JSON, CSV, Excel, HTML, RSS**, or via the **Apify API**.

***

### 📝 Example inputs

#### 1. One make

```json
{ "searchQueries": ["toyota"], "maxItems": 300 }
```

#### 2. Several makes/models

```json
{
  "searchQueries": ["ford f-150", "chevrolet silverado", "ram 1500"],
  "maxItems": 1000,
  "maxPagesPerSearch": 10
}
```

#### 3. A specific model

```json
{ "searchQueries": ["tesla model 3"], "maxItems": 500 }
```

***

### 💡 Popular use cases

#### 🔧 Dealers & rebuilders

Find repairable salvage vehicles by make/model, filter mentally by damage and title, and track current bids and sale dates to plan your bidding.

#### 🌍 Exporters & wholesalers

Build inventory lists of vehicles by make/model with location, damage and pricing — sourcing for export markets.

#### 🧰 Parts buyers & dismantlers

Identify donor vehicles by model and damage type for parts recovery.

#### 📊 Valuation & market research

Track salvage prices, damage patterns and sale volumes over time to benchmark values and market trends.

#### 🤖 AI, LLM & data products

Feed clean, structured salvage-auction data into your own models, dashboards or products.

***

### 👥 Who uses this

- **Used-car & salvage dealers** sourcing repairable vehicles.
- **Exporters & wholesalers** building inventory by make/model.
- **Parts buyers & dismantlers** finding donor cars.
- **Valuation & insurance analysts** tracking salvage prices.
- **Developers & AI builders** who need auction data via API.

***

### 🎛️ Options

- **Search Queries** — make, model or keyword; each searched separately.
- **Max Items** — cap total lots (`0` = unlimited).
- **Max Pages per Search** — pages per query (up to 100 lots per page).

***

### ❓ FAQ

**Do I need a Copart account or API key?**
No. Just enter a search and run — no login, no cookies, no key.

**Do I get the VIN?**
A masked VIN is included (Copart masks it on public data; the full VIN requires a Copart account).

**Do I get damage and title info?**
Yes — primary and secondary damage, title type and group, and whether keys are present, where Copart publishes them.

**Do I get current bids and sale dates?**
Yes — current bid, sale status/type and the scheduled sale date come on every lot.

**Do I get the odometer?**
Where Copart publishes a reading — many salvage lots show "NOT ACTUAL" or leave it blank; the field is null when unavailable.

**How many lots can I get?**
As many as the search returns, up to your `maxItems` and `maxPagesPerSearch` limits. Set `maxItems: 0` for unlimited.

**What export formats are supported?**
JSON, CSV, Excel, HTML table, RSS, and the Apify API. Connect to Make, Zapier, Google Sheets, Slack, webhooks or an MCP server.

**Is the data structured and clean?**
Yes. Each lot is a flat, typed JSON object, de-duplicated by lot number.

***

### 🔌 Integrations

- Export to **JSON, CSV, Excel, HTML, RSS**.
- Pull via the **Apify API** or client libraries (JavaScript, Python).
- Connect to **Make, Zapier, Google Sheets, Slack, webhooks** and more.
- Use from an **MCP server** in your AI agent / LLM workflow.
- Schedule recurring runs with the **Apify Scheduler**.

***

### ⚖️ Legal & responsible use

This scraper collects **publicly available** auction-listing information only — the same data any visitor can see on Copart without logging in. It does not access member-only fields (like full VINs), private messages, or anything behind authentication.

You are responsible for how you use the collected data. Please:

- Respect Copart's Terms of Service and all applicable laws.
- Use the data lawfully and only for legitimate purposes.
- Avoid excessive request rates and scrape responsibly.

This tool is provided for lawful purposes such as vehicle sourcing, valuation and market research. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Copart.

# Actor input Schema

## `searchQueries` (type: `array`):

What to search for, e.g. 'honda', 'ford f-150', 'tesla model 3', 'bmw'. Each query is searched separately.

## `maxItems` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of lots to collect across all searches. 0 = unlimited.

## `maxPagesPerSearch` (type: `integer`):

How many result pages to scrape per query. Each page has up to 100 lots.

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

Copart requires a US Residential proxy (its WAF blocks other IPs). The default works out of the box.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "searchQueries": [
    "honda"
  ],
  "maxItems": 200,
  "maxPagesPerSearch": 3,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": [
      "RESIDENTIAL"
    ],
    "apifyProxyCountry": "US"
  }
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `dataset` (type: `string`):

Open to view and export all scraped listings (JSON, CSV, Excel).

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "searchQueries": [
        "honda"
    ],
    "maxItems": 200,
    "maxPagesPerSearch": 3,
    "proxyConfiguration": {
        "useApifyProxy": true,
        "apifyProxyGroups": [
            "RESIDENTIAL"
        ],
        "apifyProxyCountry": "US"
    }
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("haketa/copart-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "searchQueries": ["honda"],
    "maxItems": 200,
    "maxPagesPerSearch": 3,
    "proxyConfiguration": {
        "useApifyProxy": True,
        "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"],
        "apifyProxyCountry": "US",
    },
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("haketa/copart-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "searchQueries": [
    "honda"
  ],
  "maxItems": 200,
  "maxPagesPerSearch": 3,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": [
      "RESIDENTIAL"
    ],
    "apifyProxyCountry": "US"
  }
}' |
apify call haketa/copart-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,haketa/copart-scraper"
        }
    }
}

```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/0fRmjcfGPmdTkeRFb/builds/fCl77wYqoAO3hDnyV/openapi.json