# Auto Trader UK Scraper - Used Car Listings, Prices & Dealers (`parseforge/auto-trader-uk-scraper`) Actor Pull used car listings from Auto Trader UK with make, model, year, price, and mileage. Search by any criteria such as make, model, postcode, or price range. Each record includes key details found on listing pages, ideal for market analysis, inventory tracking, or price comparison tools. - **URL**: https://apify.com/parseforge/auto-trader-uk-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [ParseForge](https://apify.com/parseforge) (community) - **Categories:** E-commerce, Marketing - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $5.01 / 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/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. 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". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). 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 ![ParseForge Banner](https://github.com/ParseForge/apify-assets/blob/ad35ccc13ddd068b9d6cba33f323962e39aed5b2/banner.jpg?raw=true) ## Auto Trader UK Listings Scraper Extract detailed car listings from Auto Trader UK, including price, make, model, year, mileage, fuel type, transmission, and more. This browser-based scraper navigates Car Search results pages to collect structured data for market analysis, inventory tracking, or price comparison. ### Features - Scrapes car listings from any Auto Trader UK search URL - Configurable maximum number of results to collect - Built-in proxy support to avoid blocking (Apify Proxy recommended) - Returns clean JSON output with listing details - Handles pagination automatically ### Input | Field | Type | Default | Description | |-------|------|---------|-------------| | searchUrl | string | `https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-search?postcode=SW1A1AA&radius=1500&sort=relevance` | URL of an Auto Trader UK car search page. Default points to a broad used car search for instant results. | | maxResults | integer | 100 | Maximum number of car listings to collect. | | proxyConfiguration | object | `{"useApifyProxy": true}` | Select proxy settings for scraping. Apify proxy is recommended to avoid blocking. | ### Output Each dataset item represents a single car listing. Example: ```json { "title": "Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Zetec", "price": "£12,995", "year": 2020, "mileage": "18,234 miles", "fuelType": "Petrol", "transmission": "Manual", "engineSize": "998 cc", "bodyType": "Hatchback", "colour": "Blue", "sellerType": "Trade", "location": "London", "listingUrl": "https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202310123456789", "imageUrl": "https://images.autotrader.co.uk/...", "advertDate": "2023-10-01" } ```` ### Usage 1. Go to [Auto Trader UK Listings Scraper](https://console.apify.com/actors/kWZVxRWeNDoTcvTMl) on Apify Console. 2. Click **Try** or **Run**. 3. Under **Input**, set your desired search URL (e.g., a specific make/model or location) and adjust the maximum number of results. 4. Optionally, configure proxy settings (Apify Proxy is enabled by default). 5. Click **Run** and wait for the run to complete. 6. Download the results from the **Dataset** tab as JSON, CSV, or Excel. New to Apify? [Sign up here](https://console.apify.com/sign-up?fpr=vmoqkp) to start scraping. **🆘 Need Help?** [Open our contact form](https://tally.so/r/BzdKgA) > **⚠️ Disclaimer:** independent tool, not affiliated with the source website. Only publicly available data is collected. # Actor input Schema ## `searchUrl` (type: `string`): URL of an Auto Trader UK car search page. Default points to a broad used car search for instant results. ## `maxResults` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of car listings to collect. ## Actor input object example ```json { "searchUrl": "https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-search?postcode=SW1A1AA&radius=1500&sort=relevance", "maxResults": 100 } ``` # 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 '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "searchUrl": "https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-search?postcode=SW1A1AA&radius=1500&sort=relevance" }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("parseforge/auto-trader-uk-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 '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "searchUrl": "https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-search?postcode=SW1A1AA&radius=1500&sort=relevance" } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("parseforge/auto-trader-uk-scraper").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "searchUrl": "https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-search?postcode=SW1A1AA&radius=1500&sort=relevance" }' | apify call parseforge/auto-trader-uk-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=parseforge/auto-trader-uk-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Auto Trader UK Scraper - Used Car Listings, Prices & Dealers", "description": "Pull used car listings from Auto Trader UK with make, model, year, price, and mileage. Search by any criteria such as make, model, postcode, or price range. Each record includes key details found on listing pages, ideal for market analysis, inventory tracking, or price comparison tools.", "version": "0.0", "x-build-id": "VBsthPIbbQh2YBDPI" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/parseforge~auto-trader-uk-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-parseforge-auto-trader-uk-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/parseforge~auto-trader-uk-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-parseforge-auto-trader-uk-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/parseforge~auto-trader-uk-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-parseforge-auto-trader-uk-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "required": [ "searchUrl", "maxResults" ], "properties": { "searchUrl": { "title": "Search URL", "type": "string", "description": "URL of an Auto Trader UK car search page. Default points to a broad used car search for instant results." }, "maxResults": { "title": "Max results", "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum number of car listings to collect.", "default": 100 } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```