🚗 AutoNation Scraper

🚀 Effortlessly collect comprehensive vehicle inventory data from AutoNation.com with our powerful data collection tool.

Designed for car buyers, automotive market researchers, dealership analysts, and vehicle resellers, this tool extracts detailed information from AutoNation—America's largest automotive retailer. Get critical vehicle data including specifications, pricing, dealer information, VIN numbers, and more, all with no coding required.

Target Audience: Car buyers, automotive market researchers, dealership analysts, vehicle resellers, automotive industry professionals
Primary Use Cases: Vehicle market research, competitive price analysis, inventory tracking, lead generation, investment research

What Does AutoNation Scraper Do?

This tool collects comprehensive vehicle inventory data from AutoNation.com, supporting powerful search filters to find exactly what you're looking for. It delivers:

• Vehicle Information: Year, make, model, trim, condition, type, VIN, and stock number
• Pricing Details: Current price, MSRP, asking price, and sale price information
• Specifications: Body style, fuel type, transmission, engine, odometer, colors, and MPG
• Dealer Information: Dealer name, phone, address, city, state, website, and contact details
• Media: Vehicle images and video URLs
• Features & Options: Complete list of vehicle features and option codes
• Full Specifications: Detailed technical specifications organized by category
• And much more

Business Value: Make informed purchasing decisions, track market trends, analyze pricing patterns, and identify the best deals across AutoNation's nationwide inventory with comprehensive, up-to-date data.

📹 How to use the AutoNation Scraper - Full Demo

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Watch this 3-minute demo to see how easy it is to get started!

Input

To start AutoNation web scraping, simply fill in the input form with your search criteria. You can filter vehicles by:

Search Filters

• Year Range - Set minimum and maximum vehicle year (1992-2027)

  • Year Minimum: Starting year (default: 1992)
  • Year Maximum: Ending year (default: 2027)

• Make - Select one or multiple vehicle makes from 52+ brands including:

  • Acura, Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Tesla, and more

• Price Range - Filter by price in USD

  • Price Minimum: Starting price (default: $1)
  • Price Maximum: Ending price (default: $420,000)

• Interior Material - Choose from:

  • Cloth, Leather, Suede, Vinyl, or Other

• Features - Select from 54+ vehicle features including:

  • Alloy Wheels, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Navigation System, Heated Seats, Sunroof, Rearview Camera, and many more

• Mileage Range - Filter by vehicle mileage

  • Mileage Minimum: Starting mileage (default: 0)
  • Mileage Maximum: Ending mileage (default: 1,080,000)

• Max Items - Set the maximum number of vehicles to collect (default: 10)

  • Free users: Limited to 100 items per run
  • Paid users: Up to 1,000,000 items per run

Here's what the filled-out input schema looks like:

And here it is written in JSON:

{
  "yearMin": 2020,
  "yearMax": 2024,
  "make": ["Toyota", "Honda"],
  "priceMin": 20000,
  "priceMax": 50000,
  "interiorMaterial": ["Leather"],
  "features": ["Alloy Wheels", "Rearview Camera"],
  "mileageMin": 0,
  "mileageMax": 50000,
  "maxItems": 10
}

💡 Pro Tip: Combine multiple filters for precise results. For example, search for "Toyota" vehicles from 2020-2024 with leather interior and navigation system to find exactly what you're looking for.

Output

After the Actor finishes its run, you'll get a dataset with comprehensive vehicle information. The length of the dataset depends on the amount of results you've set. You can download those results as an Excel, HTML, XML, JSON, and CSV document.

Here's an example of scraped AutoNation data you'll get if you decide to scrape vehicle listings:

{
  "primaryImageUrl": "https://pictures.dealer.com/a/autonationusaplanonation/0298/ff9a1f212b2958212e3b62dba453a1b2x.jpg",
  "title": "2023 Chevrolet Equinox LT",
  "itemUrl": "https://www.autonationusa.com/used/Chevrolet/2023-Chevrolet-Equinox-002b5171ac1818cfbd1c274a6a5785b3.htm",
  "price": 17495,
  "currency": "USD",
  "vehicleVIN": "3GNAXUEG3PS185619",
  "stockNumber": "PS185619",
  "vehicleYear": 2023,
  "vehicleMake": "Chevrolet",
  "vehicleModel": "Equinox",
  "vehicleTrim": "LT",
  "vehicleType": "used",
  "odometer": 54576,
  "bodyStyle": "Sport Utility",
  "fuelType": "Gasoline",
  "transmission": "6-Speed A/T",
  "dealerName": "AutoNation USA Plano, TX",
  "dealerPhone": "(469) 577-9685",
  "dealerAddress": "4051 W Plano Parkway Plano , TX 75093-5614",
  "dealerCity": "Plano",
  "dealerState": "TX",
  "status": "live",
  "certified": false,
  "scrapedTimestamp": "2025-11-06T03:17:10.239Z"
}

What You Get: Complete vehicle information including pricing, specifications, dealer details, VIN numbers, images, features, and full technical specifications for market analysis and purchasing decisions.

Download Options: CSV, Excel, or JSON formats for easy analysis in your business tools, spreadsheets, or databases.

Why Choose the AutoNation Scraper?

• ⚡ Comprehensive Data: Get complete vehicle information including VIN, pricing, specifications, features, and dealer details in one dataset
• 🎯 Powerful Filtering: Use multiple filters simultaneously (year, make, price, mileage, features) to find exactly what you need
• 📊 Market Intelligence: Track pricing trends, inventory levels, and market conditions across AutoNation's nationwide network
• 🔄 Always Fresh: Schedule regular runs to keep your data current with the latest inventory
• ✅ No Duplicates: Automatically skips vehicles already in your dataset
• 👤 User-Friendly: No coding needed—just configure filters and go

Time Savings: Save 5-8 hours per week compared to manually browsing AutoNation's website and copying data
Efficiency: Collect hundreds of vehicle listings in minutes instead of hours of manual research

How to Use

1. 📱 Sign Up: Create a free account w/ $5 credit (takes 2 minutes)
2. 🔍 Find the Scraper: Visit the AutoNation Scraper page
3. ⚙️ Set Input: Configure your search filters (year range, make, price, features, etc.)
4. 🚀 Run It: Click "Start" and let it collect your vehicle data
5. 📥 Download Data: Get your results in the "Dataset" tab as CSV, Excel, or JSON

Total Time: Less than 5 minutes from sign-up to downloading your first dataset
No Technical Skills Required: Everything is point-and-click—no coding knowledge needed

Business Use Cases

Car Buyers & Shoppers:

• Find the perfect vehicle matching your exact specifications
• Compare prices across different AutoNation locations
• Track inventory for specific makes and models
• Get notified when vehicles matching your criteria become available

Automotive Market Researchers:

• Analyze pricing trends across different vehicle segments
• Track inventory levels by make, model, and location
• Monitor market conditions and vehicle availability
• Build comprehensive databases for market analysis

Dealership Analysts:

• Competitive pricing analysis across AutoNation network
• Inventory trend monitoring and forecasting
• Market positioning and strategy development
• Identify pricing opportunities and market gaps

Vehicle Resellers:

• Track vehicle prices and market values
• Identify profitable vehicle opportunities
• Monitor inventory turnover rates
• Build pricing models based on real market data

Data Analysts:

• Build comprehensive automotive market databases
• Create regular market reports and dashboards
• Support business decisions with real-time vehicle data
• Analyze consumer preferences and buying patterns

Using AutoNation Scraper with the Apify API

For advanced users who want to automate this process, you can control the scraper programmatically with the Apify API. This allows you to schedule regular data collection and integrate with your existing business tools.

• Node.js: Install the apify-client NPM package
• Python: Use the apify-client PyPI package
• See the Apify API reference for full details

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How does it work?
A: AutoNation Scraper is easy to use and requires no technical knowledge. Simply configure your search filters (year, make, price, features, etc.) and let the tool collect the vehicle data automatically from AutoNation's inventory.

Q: How accurate is the data?
A: The data is collected directly from AutoNation's website and includes all information available on their listings, including pricing, specifications, dealer information, and vehicle details. The data is as accurate as what AutoNation displays on their site.

Q: Can I schedule regular runs?
A: Yes! You can schedule the scraper to run automatically at regular intervals (daily, weekly, etc.) using Apify's scheduling features. This ensures you always have the latest inventory data.

Q: What if I need help?
A: Our support team is here to help you get the most out of this tool. Contact us through the Apify platform or check our documentation for detailed guides.

Q: Is my data secure?
A: Yes, all data collection happens securely through Apify's platform. Your data is private and only accessible to you. Apify follows industry-standard security practices.

Q: How many vehicles can I collect?
A: Free users can collect up to 100 vehicles per run. Paid users can collect up to 1,000,000 vehicles per run. Simply set the "maxItems" parameter to your desired limit.

Q: Can I filter by specific features?
A: Yes! You can select from 54+ vehicle features including navigation systems, leather seats, sunroofs, backup cameras, and many more. Select multiple features to find vehicles with all your desired options.

Integrate AutoNation Scraper with any app and automate your workflow

Last but not least, AutoNation Scraper can be connected with almost any cloud service or web app thanks to integrations on the Apify platform.

These includes:

• Make
• Zapier
• Slack
• Airbyte
• GitHub
• Google Drive
• and much more.

Alternatively, you can use webhooks to carry out an action whenever an event occurs, e.g. get a notification whenever AutoNation Scraper successfully finishes a run.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: This Actor is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by AutoNation or any of its subsidiaries. All trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.