# Cars & Bids Scraper: Car Auction Results & Lot Details (`scrapingmonkey/cars-and-bids-scraper`) Actor Collect Cars & Bids past auctions and individual lot details with published auction outcomes, amounts, descriptions, specifications and photographs. Compare enthusiast-car auction records and inspect a shortlist without copying lot pages. - **URL**: https://apify.com/scrapingmonkey/cars-and-bids-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [ScrapingMonkey](https://apify.com/scrapingmonkey) (community) - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $1.00 / 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? An Actor is a serverless cloud program that runs on the Apify platform. It has two run modes. 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. Apify vocabulary and the platform model are defined once, in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md. ## 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. Do not guess an integration path. Every one of them is in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md: the Apify MCP server, Agent Skills with the Apify CLI, the JavaScript and Python clients, the REST API, and the account-free path for an agent with no human to sign in. It also carries the rule on stating cost before the first paid run. For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below. Each client library has reference documentation the quickstart does not restate: [JavaScript/TypeScript](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md) (`npm install apify-client`) and [Python](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md) (`pip install apify-client`). # README Extract Cars & Bids auction listings and details with vehicle specifications, auction status, published bidding figures and listing images. **Cars & Bids Scraper** turns the listings into structured records for vehicle sourcing, price comparisons and market research. Choose how many results to collect for each input and export the cars you need. Research enthusiast-car auction outcomes and inspect individual listings for mileage, equipment, seller descriptions and published bidding figures. Keep comparable records in a spreadsheet, purchasing shortlist or recurring market report, with a link back to each source listing. | At a glance | Details | |---|---| | πŸ“₯ Input | Search fields or links to the selected items; see the examples below | | πŸ“€ Output | One row per auction lot | | πŸ“„ Pagination | Automatic up to `maxResults` for each input, when more results are available | | πŸ” Login required | No | | ⚑ Processing | Multiple inputs per run with automatic retries for temporary errors | | πŸ’Ύ Delivery | One complete Apify dataset table; CSV, JSON and Excel export | ### What the Cars & Bids scraper collects πŸš— Collect Cars & Bids auction listings and details with vehicle specifications, auction status, published bidding figures and listing images when available. | Collection | What you receive | |---|---| | Cars & Bids past auction results scraper | Auction records with source links, titles and the published result or listing information. | | Cars & Bids auction lot details scraper | Vehicle descriptions, specifications, photographs and published auction information. | Data can include: - Listing identity: Vehicle or listing ID, title and original advert URL - Vehicle specification: Make, model, variant, model year, body type, fuel and transmission when published - Auction figures: Published current bid, auction status and closing time; sold price or bid count where supplied - Mileage and condition: Mileage, measurement unit, colour and published condition information - Seller and location: Published seller identity, seller type and vehicle location - Description and images: Advert description, image URLs, equipment and additional specifications ### How to scrape Cars & Bids πŸš€ 1. Choose **Auction Search** in **What to collect**, or select another collection mode. 2. Fill in the search fields, or paste links to the items you want to collect. 3. Set the maximum results and any optional filters. 4. Start the Actor and review the collected rows. 5. Export the dataset or connect it to your application. #### Cars & Bids past auction results scraper β€” input example ```json { "mode": "carsbids_search", "yearFrom": 1990, "yearTo": 2010, "maxResults": 10 } ``` `maxResults: 10` means up to 10 results for **each input**. It does not guarantee that the website has that many matches. You can set the limit as low as 1. #### Cars & Bids auction lot details scraper β€” input example ```json { "mode": "carsbids_details", "vehicleUrls": [ "https://carsandbids.com/auctions/rGx2pqR2" ], "maxResults": 10 } ``` ### Cars & Bids data fields and complete output πŸ“¦ | Field group | Included data | |---|---| | Listing identity | Vehicle or listing ID, title and original advert URL | | Vehicle specification | Make, model, variant, model year, body type, fuel and transmission when published | | Auction figures | Published current bid, auction status and closing time; sold price or bid count where supplied | | Mileage and condition | Mileage, measurement unit, colour and published condition information | | Seller and location | Published seller identity, seller type and vehicle location | | Description and images | Advert description, image URLs, equipment and additional specifications | Each collected item is a separate row. `input` identifies the submitted value and `result_type` identifies the selected mode. All returned fields appear in one table; columns that do not apply to a mode can be empty. A complete JSON result is shown for every collection mode below, in the same order as the input examples. Each example includes every field for its mode; text and lists are not shortened. Values are representative and can change. #### Cars & Bids past auction results scraper β€” complete JSON result ```json { "result_type": "carsbids_search", "input": "https://carsandbids.com/past-auctions/", "status": "success", "id": "r4WRjdmy", "url": "https://carsandbids.com/auctions/r4WRjdmy", "title": "1999 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning", "make": null, "model": null, "variant": null, "year": null, "price": null, "currency": "USD", "price_text": null, "mileage": 72600.0, "mileage_unit": "mi", "mileage_text": "72,600 Miles", "vin": null, "body_type": null, "fuel_type": null, "transmission": null, "drive_type": null, "engine": null, "colour": null, "condition": null, "description": "1 Owner, Supercharged V8, Limited-Slip Differential, Southern-Owned", "description_html": null, "location": "Bolingbroke, GA 31004", "country": null, "seller.id": null, "seller.name": "butlervolks", "seller.type": null, "seller.url": null, "images": [ "https://media.carsandbids.com/c51905b0000b639a185eeb080dd879bf007f5604/photos/exterior/3qqqD0pA-eikwnA0/edit/Q7-1Y.jpg?t=178903480265" ], "features": [], "attributes.name": [ "transmission" ], "attributes.value": [ "1" ], "auction_status": "sold", "current_bid": 29000.0, "sale_price": 29000.0, "bid_count": null, "auction_end": "2026-09-18T20:10:07.101+00:00", "published_at": null, "updated_at": null, "inspection_url": null } ``` #### Cars & Bids auction lot details scraper β€” complete JSON result ```json { "result_type": "carsbids_details", "input": "rGx2pqR2", "status": "success", "id": "rGx2pqR2", "url": "https://carsandbids.com/auctions/rGx2pqR2", "title": "2026 BMW M3 Competition xDrive", "make": "BMW", "model": "G80 M3", "variant": null, "year": 2026, "price": null, "currency": "USD", "price_text": null, "mileage": 2900.0, "mileage_unit": "mi", "mileage_text": "2900", "vin": "WBS33HJ0XTFW40745", "body_type": null, "fuel_type": null, "transmission": null, "drive_type": null, "engine": "3.0L Turbocharged I6", "colour": "Dakar Yellow", "condition": null, "description": "Equipment: This M3 is a Competition model. A window sticker is provided in the photo gallery, and a partial list of notable equipment reported by the seller includes: - Executive Package - Driving Assistance Professional - Parking Assistance Package - 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels - M carbon ceramic brakes - M Sport differential - Full Merino leather upholstery - Carbon fiber interior trim\n\nHighlights: THIS… is a 2026 BMW M3 Competition xDrive, finished in Dakar Yellow with a black interior. - This BMW's odometer currently displays about 2,900 miles. - This M3 Competition is offered with a clean `Carfax` vehicle history report. - According to the window sticker provided in the gallery, this M3 is a Competition model, and notable factory equipment includes the Executive, Driving Assistance, and Parking Assistance packages, 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels, M carbon ceramic brakes, an M Sport differential, and carbon fiber interior trim. - Notable modifications reported by the seller include a MAD oil cooler skid plate, KW height-adjustable springs, and 50th Anniversary badges. - The G80 is the sixth incarnation of BMW's iconic M3, bringing a drastically new look and ever-increasing performance figures to the M3 lineage. The M3 is available in two flavors: a standard model with a 6-speed manual transmission and Competition trim with an 8-speed automatic. Building upon the previous generation M3's usage of forced induction, power availability has increased dramatically to between 463 horsepower (non-Competition models) and above 500 horsepower (Competition models). - Power comes from a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-6, rated at 523 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque. Output is sent to all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission.\n\nOther Items: - 2 keys - Owner's manual - Window sticker\n\nSeller Notes: - There is a loan on this vehicle, and sale proceeds will be used to satisfy the loan. We recommend handling the loan payoff securely through [Cars & Bids SafePay](https://carsandbids.com/safepay/) if agreed to by both the buyer and the seller. 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"https://media.carsandbids.com/7e9975f2db0c44b5380787b70d400c3fc74f4ef3/photos/mechanical/3oQJ4eeE--9CLSl-.jpg?t=178827546490" ], "features": [ "Clean Carfax history report", "M carbon ceramic brakes", "M Sport differential" ], "attributes.name": [ "transmission", "transmission_details", "drive_train", "body_style", "title_status", "interior_color" ], "attributes.value": [ "1", "8-Speed", "3", "4", "Clean (FL)", "Black" ], "auction_status": "reserve_not_met", "current_bid": 87500.0, "sale_price": null, "bid_count": 38, "auction_end": "2026-09-14T20:12:00.000+00:00", "published_at": null, "updated_at": null, "inspection_url": null } ``` Images, tags and other lists stay with their parent result instead of creating extra rows. Invalid or unavailable inputs, inputs with no results, and requests that fail after all retries produce a row with `status: failed`. At most one failed row is saved per input; it includes `error_code` and `error_message` explaining the outcome. A normal end of pagination after collected results does not add a failed row. ### Input requirements and collection settings βš™οΈ | Setting | What to enter | |---|---| | **What to collect** (`mode`) | Choose the information to collect. | | **Maximum results per search or link** (`maxResults`) | Collect up to this many results for each search or link. Minimum: 1. | | **Year from** (`yearFrom`) | Earliest year of manufacture. For Auction Search. | | **Year to** (`yearTo`) | Latest year of manufacture. For Auction Search. | | **Vehicle listing links** (`vehicleUrls`) | Paste one link per line. Example: https://carsandbids.com/auctions/rGx2pqR2 For Auction Details. | | Collection mode | Fields to use | |---|---| | Auction Details | **Vehicle listing links** | | Auction Search | **Year from**, **Year to** | The result limit applies separately to each search or supplied link. Collection ends earlier when no more matching results are available. ### Cars & Bids scraping use cases 🎯 #### Build auction comparables Compare the published auction figures for similar vehicles on Cars & Bids, retaining each lot link for a closer review. #### Screen acquisition candidates Shortlist Cars & Bids lots using the specifications, descriptions and condition attributes that the listing makes available. #### Research published outcomes Study auction status and visible bidding figures from Cars & Bids; distinguish a sold result from an unsold or ongoing auction. #### Organize auction research Keep lot IDs, vehicle information and auction dates together so buying teams can revisit the relevant Cars & Bids adverts. #### Prepare valuation reports Add source-linked Cars & Bids auction records to vehicle valuation reports alongside other comparable vehicles. ### Pricing and saved-result behavior πŸ’° See the Actor's **Pricing** tab for the active pricing model and current rate. Store settings may change, so this README does not claim a fixed cost. Under dataset-item pricing: - Each collected item saved in the dataset is one result. - Images, tags and other values attached to that item do not create additional rows. - Automatic retry attempts do not create extra dataset rows. - A saved `failed` row is also one billable dataset item, including invalid inputs, unavailable items, no results, or exhausted retries. At most one failed row is saved per input, including when some results were already collected. - `maxResults` caps all saved rows for each input, including its failed row. Repeated copies of the same input are processed once. More inputs or a higher limit can produce more saved results. ### Cars & Bids scraper API and integrations πŸ”Œ Replace `$ACTOR_ID` with the ID shown in the Actor API tab and `$APIFY_TOKEN` with your token. ```bash curl -X POST "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/$ACTOR_ID/runs?token=$APIFY_TOKEN" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{"mode":"carsbids_search","yearFrom":1990,"yearTo":2010,"maxResults":10}' ``` Use schedules for recurring collection, webhooks for completion notifications, and Apify integrations for Google Sheets, Make, Zapier, cloud storage, a CRM or your own application. ### Reliability, retries, and public-data limits ⚠️ Temporary connection errors, timeouts and access restrictions are retried automatically, up to five attempts. Invalid inputs save a failed row without an HTTP request; confirmed unavailable items save a failed row without unnecessary retries. Exhausted retries also save a failed row. Results already collected remain available if a later request fails, and normal pagination completion adds no error row. Collection also stops after two consecutive fully processed pages add no new results, even if the website provides another cursor. Required detail lookups are completed before checking a page; new results reset the counter, and independent reply branches are checked separately. Failures while initializing the Actor, saving data or scheduling requests stop the run instead of being reported as a failed website result. Auction figures are the values published on the listing; hidden reserve prices and bidder account information are not included. Optional fields are available only when the website publishes them. Cars & Bids controls which information is publicly available. Removed, private or restricted items may be unavailable, and optional values can be null or empty. A run can still fail if the results cannot be saved. ### Frequently asked questions ❓ #### Does it require an account on Cars & Bids? No. You do not need to provide an account, password or login cookies. Only publicly available information is collected. #### How does maxResults work? It limits the number of saved results separately for every input. The minimum is 1. With maxResults set to 10, each input returns at most 10 available results. A detail lookup normally returns one record per input. #### What can I use to search Cars & Bids? Use the past-auctions catalogue for search; details accept an auction URL or its eight-character ID. #### What is included in Cars & Bids vehicle records? The output includes vehicle specifications, auction status, published bidding figures and listing images when those values are published. Availability varies by listing and selected mode. #### Why are some fields empty? The website may not publish that value, or the field may belong to a different collection mode. Missing values remain null or empty instead of being guessed. #### Can I export the results to a spreadsheet? Yes. Download CSV, Excel or JSON from the Apify dataset. All returned fields are included in the same results table. ### Support and responsible use πŸ›Ÿ For a reproducible issue, share the run ID, selected mode, result limit and a safe public example through the support channel. Never disclose access tokens, passwords or proxy credentials. Use public Cars & Bids information lawfully and responsibly. Follow applicable privacy, copyright, data-protection, contractual and platform requirements when storing, analyzing or redistributing results. # Actor input Schema ## `mode` (type: `string`): Choose the information to collect. ## `maxResults` (type: `integer`): Collect up to this many results for each search or link. Minimum: 1. ## `yearFrom` (type: `integer`): Earliest year of manufacture. For Auction Search. ## `yearTo` (type: `integer`): Latest year of manufacture. For Auction Search. ## `vehicleUrls` (type: `array`): Paste one link per line. Example: https://carsandbids.com/auctions/rGx2pqR2 For Auction Details. ## Actor input object example ```json { "mode": "carsbids_search", "maxResults": 10, "yearFrom": 1990, "yearTo": 2010 } ``` # Actor output Schema ## `results` (type: `string`): Collected entities and failed input outcomes, with all available fields and error explanations in one dataset. # 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 = { "mode": "carsbids_search", "maxResults": 10, "yearFrom": 1990, "yearTo": 2010 }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("scrapingmonkey/cars-and-bids-scraper").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`πŸ’Ύ 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); }); // πŸ“š Want to learn more πŸ“–? Go to β†’ 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 = { "mode": "carsbids_search", "maxResults": 10, "yearFrom": 1990, "yearTo": 2010, } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("scrapingmonkey/cars-and-bids-scraper").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print(f"πŸ’Ύ 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) # πŸ“š Want to learn more πŸ“–? Go to β†’ https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "mode": "carsbids_search", "maxResults": 10, "yearFrom": 1990, "yearTo": 2010 }' | apify call scrapingmonkey/cars-and-bids-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "type": "http", "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,scrapingmonkey/cars-and-bids-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 ` 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/ZOOkzDmD3mfj5tims/builds/lBtbVteT7HetJDeyq/openapi.json