🚀 Copart Public Search Scraper

💡 Supercharge your vehicle auction research with our advanced Copart Public Search Scraper! This powerful tool uses direct API calls to extract comprehensive vehicle auction data from Copart, delivering detailed lot information, build sheets, damage reports, and technical specifications. Get the most accurate, up-to-date data with maximum efficiency and reliability.

Target Audience: Vehicle dealers, auction houses, automotive researchers, and investment professionals
Primary Use Cases: Market research, competitive analysis, inventory sourcing, and investment opportunity identification

📊 What Does Copart Public Search Scraper Do?

This advanced tool uses direct API calls to collect comprehensive vehicle auction data from Copart.com, delivering detailed information for market research and investment analysis. It provides:

🔍 Core Vehicle Data

• Lot Information: Lot numbers, VINs, and unique identifiers
• Vehicle Specifications: Year, make, model, trim, body style, and engine details
• Condition Assessment: Primary/secondary damage, odometer readings, and document types
• Pricing Intelligence: Retail values, current bids, buy-it-now prices, and reserve costs

🏆 Enhanced Details (via API calls)

• Lot Details: Comprehensive lot information including sale status, location details, and auction metadata
• Build Sheets: Technical specifications, equipment lists, and factory options
• Damage Reports: Detailed damage assessments with images and severity ratings
• Auction Status: Real-time bidding status, sale conditions, and auction timing
• Location Data: Geographic information, yard details, and pickup locations

📊 Advanced Features

• Smart URL Parsing: Supports both simple and complex searchCriteria URLs
• Automatic Pagination: Handles large result sets with efficient API pagination
• Real-time Data: Direct API access ensures the most current information
• Comprehensive Coverage: Extracts 100+ data fields per vehicle

Business Value: This comprehensive data helps you identify investment opportunities, track market trends, analyze vehicle conditions, and make informed decisions about vehicle acquisitions with unprecedented detail and accuracy.

🎯 Input

To start Copart data collection, simply provide a Copart search URL and set your desired limits:

• startUrl (required) - The complete Copart search URL to scrape. Supports both simple and complex URLs with searchCriteria parameters
• maxItems (optional) - Maximum number of results to collect (free users limited to 100, paid users can leave empty for unlimited)

How to Get Your Start URL:

1. Go to copart.com
2. Use their search filters to find exactly what you want (year, make, model, location, damage type, etc.)
3. Copy the complete URL from your browser's address bar
4. Paste it as your startUrl input

Input Examples:

Complex Search URL with searchCriteria:

{
  "startUrl": "https://www.copart.com/lotSearchResults?free=true&query=&qId=d5d10d65-6c05-49ed-b7a7-1a520774e2df-1759444780483&index=undefined&searchCriteria=%7B%22query%22:%5B%22*%22%5D,%22filter%22:%7B%22TITL%22:%5B%22title_group_code:TITLEGROUP_J%22%5D%7D,%22searchName%22:%22%22,%22watchListOnly%22:false,%22freeFormSearch%22:false%7D",
  "maxItems": 3
}

Benefits of This Approach:

• ✅ Maximum Flexibility: Use any search criteria that Copart supports
• ✅ Smart URL Parsing: Automatically extracts filters from both simple and complex URLs
• ✅ No Learning Curve: Just copy the URL from your browser
• ✅ Complex Filters: Supports advanced searches with multiple filters and searchCriteria parameters
• ✅ Always Up-to-Date: Works with Copart's latest search interface and API endpoints

📈 Output

After the Actor finishes its run, you'll get a comprehensive dataset with detailed vehicle information. The dataset length depends on your specified limits, and you can download results in Excel, HTML, XML, JSON, and CSV formats.

Sample Output Data

Here's an example of the comprehensive data you'll receive for each vehicle:

{
	"lot_number": "68155355",
	"year": 2018,
	"make": "HYUNDAI",
	"model": "SANTA FE",
	"trim": "SPORT",
	"odometer": "106,560 mi (ACTUAL)",
	"odometer_unit": "A",
	"primary_damage": "MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES",
	"secondary_damage": "",
	"retail_value": "$16,995",
	"currency": "USD",
	"current_bid": "$1,250 USD",
	"buy_it_now": "$6,700.00 USD",
	"sale_status": "Minimum Bid",
	"location": "WHOLESALE including BANK-REPO",
	"auction_date": "2025-10-07T16:00:00.000Z",
	"auction_time": "12:00:00",
	"doc_type": "CERTIFICATE OF TITLE",
	"vin": "5NMZTDLB4JH******",
	"body_style": "VEHTYPE_V",
	"color": "GRAY",
	"engine": "2.4L  4",
	"transmission": "AUTOMATIC",
	"drive": "All wheel drive",
	"fuel": "GAS",
	"highlights": [],
	"item_url": "https://www.copart.com/lot/68155355",
	"images": [
		"https://cs.copart.com/v1/AUTH_svc.pdoc00001/lpp/0825/18c846d44a9d4ec6b56dea34fa885565_thb.jpg"
	],
	"scrapedTimestamp": "2025-10-02T22:37:01.319Z"
}

🏆 Enhanced Data Fields

The scraper also collects additional comprehensive data including:

• Vehicle Specifications: Engine type, cylinders, transmission details, fuel type
• Condition Information: Damage details, odometer status, title information
• Auction Details: Sale location, auction dates, bidding status, reserve information
• Location Data: Geographic coordinates, yard information, pickup details
• Technical Data: Build sheet information, equipment lists, factory options
• Pricing Intelligence: Current bids, buy-it-now prices, estimated retail values
• Status Information: Sale status, bidding activity, lot conditions

What You Get: Complete vehicle auction data with 100+ fields per vehicle including pricing, condition, specifications, technical details, and auction information for comprehensive analysis
Download Options: CSV, Excel, or JSON formats for easy integration with your business tools

⚡ Why Choose the Copart Public Search Scraper?

• 🚀 API-First Approach: Direct API calls ensure maximum speed and reliability
• 🎯 Maximum Flexibility: Use any search criteria that Copart supports - just copy the URL
• ⚡ Super Simple: No complex forms to fill out - just paste a URL and go
• 📊 Comprehensive Data: Collects 100+ fields per vehicle including lot details and build sheets
• ⏰ Time Savings: Save hours of manual research and browsing
• 💰 Cost Effective: Fraction of the cost of hiring researchers or using premium tools
• 🛡️ Reliable Data: Browser-based session handling with direct API access ensures consistent results
• 📈 Smart Pagination: Automatically handles large result sets with efficient API pagination
• 🔄 Always Current: Works with Copart's latest search interface and API endpoints automatically
• 🎯 Advanced Filtering: Supports both simple and complex searchCriteria URLs

Time Savings: Save 10+ hours per week compared to manual research
Cost Efficiency: 90% less expensive than hiring dedicated researchers
Setup Time: Just 3 minutes - copy URL, paste, and run
Data Quality: 100+ comprehensive fields per vehicle with real-time accuracy

🔧 How to Use

1. 📱 Sign Up: Create a free Apify account (takes 2 minutes)
2. 🎯 Find the Scraper: Visit the Copart Public Search Scraper page
3. 🔍 Get Your URL: Go to copart.com, search for what you want, and copy the URL
4. ⚙️ Set Input: Paste the URL as startUrl and set your maxItems limit
5. 🚀 Run It: Click "Start" and let it collect your data
6. 📊 Download Data: Get your results in the "Dataset" tab as CSV, Excel, or JSON

Total Time: 3 minutes setup + automated data collection
No Technical Skills Required: Just copy and paste a URL

💼 Business Use Cases

Vehicle Dealers:

• Track new inventory opportunities daily
• Monitor competitor pricing strategies
• Identify undervalued vehicles quickly

Auction Houses:

• Collect market intelligence
• Analyze pricing trends
• Monitor competitor activity

Investment Professionals:

• Find investment opportunities
• Track market trends
• Build comprehensive databases

Automotive Researchers:

• Collect market data for analysis
• Monitor industry trends
• Support business decisions with data

🔗 Using Copart Public Search 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 much does it cost? A: Copart Public Search Scraper uses the Pay-per-event pricing model. You're charged a fixed price for specific events. Your costs can, therefore, be easily calculated. Here's the pricing breakdown:

✅ Actor start – $0.005

✅ Dataset item – $5 per 1,000 results

Q: How accurate is the data? A: Our scraper uses direct API calls with browser-based session handling to ensure maximum data accuracy and reliability. The API-first approach provides real-time data directly from Copart's systems.

Q: Can I schedule regular runs? A: Yes! You can set up automated runs using the Apify API or scheduler to collect data regularly.

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.

Q: Is my data secure? A: Yes, all data is processed securely and your information is protected according to industry standards.

🔗 Integrate Copart Public Search Scraper with any app and automate your workflow

Last but not least, Copart Public Search 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 Copart Public Search Scraper successfully finishes a run.

🚨 Limitations

• API Dependencies: Copart may change their API endpoints or response formats; the actor is designed to handle API changes gracefully
• Rate Limiting: Large requests may be subject to Copart's rate limiting; the actor includes appropriate delays and retry logic
• Free User Limits: Free users must set maxItems and are limited to 100 items per run
• URL Requirements: The startUrl must be a valid Copart search results page URL starting with https://www.copart.com/
• Session Management: The actor uses browser-based sessions to maintain proper authentication and cookies
• Data Availability: Some fields may not be available for all vehicles depending on Copart's data completeness

Technical Notes:

• Uses Playwright for browser automation and session management
• Implements automatic pagination for large result sets (up to 1000 items per API call)
• Supports both simple URL parameters and complex searchCriteria JSON structures
• Includes comprehensive error handling and retry logic

Need Help? Our support team is here to help you get the most out of this tool.