Autotrader.ca Scraper 🚙

What does Autotrader Canada Vehicle Scraper do?

Autotrader Canada Vehicle Scraper is an Autotrader Canada scraper that collects vehicle listings from autotrader.ca search pages. Paste one public search URL into startUrl, choose how many listings and pages to process, and receive deduplicated records with vehicle specifications, prices, mileage, seller details, location data, VIN information, equipment, and listing images.

Use the dataset for Canadian vehicle market research, dealer inventory monitoring, price comparison, resale analysis, lead discovery, and automotive data pipelines. The search URL controls the make, model, location, price, mileage, body type, and other filters configured on Autotrader Canada.

Why use Autotrader Canada Vehicle Scraper?

• Search-URL workflow - Build a filtered search on Autotrader Canada and paste the final URL into the Actor.
• Structured vehicle records - Work with separate fields for year, make, model, trim, price, mileage, fuel type, drivetrain, colors, and engine details.
• Seller and location coverage - Collect dealer names, phone numbers, seller links, addresses, provinces, postal codes, and coordinates when published.
• Market monitoring - Schedule repeat runs to compare inventory, prices, mileage, and listing availability over time.
• Clean dataset output - Duplicate listings are removed, and unavailable values are omitted instead of being saved as empty strings.
• Automation-ready exports - Download results as JSON, CSV, Excel, or XML, or connect the dataset to webhooks and workflow tools.

What data can you extract from Autotrader Canada?

Output Data

Vehicle, pricing, and location fields

Field	Type	Description
listing_id	String	Unique listing identifier from the source.
ad_id	String	Cross-reference listing identifier.
url	String	Full Autotrader Canada listing URL.
title	String	Combined year, make, model, and trim title.
make	String	Vehicle make.
model	String	Vehicle model.
model_group	String	Vehicle model group.
year	Number	Model year.
trim	String	Trim or version text.
article_type	String	Listing or vehicle article type.
price	Number	Numeric listing price.
price_formatted	String	Human-readable listing price.
old_price_formatted	String	Previous formatted price when available.
mileage	Number	Mileage in kilometers.
mileage_formatted	String	Human-readable mileage.
transmission	String	Transmission type.
drivetrain	String	Drivetrain, such as all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive.
body_type	String	Body type, such as SUV, sedan, or truck.
exterior_color	String	Exterior color.
interior_color	String	Interior or upholstery color.
fuel_type	String	Fuel type.
engine	String	Engine or displacement label.
engine_displacement_ccm	Number	Engine displacement in cubic centimeters.
engine_cylinders	Number	Number of cylinders.
power_kw	Number	Engine power in kilowatts when available.
power_hp	Number	Engine power in horsepower when available.
doors	Number	Number of doors.
seats	Number	Number of seats.
city	String	Listing city.
province	String	Canadian province code.
postal_code	String	Listing or seller postal code.
street	String	Street address when published.
latitude	Number	Listing latitude when available.
longitude	Number	Listing longitude when available.

Seller, condition, and listing fields

Field	Type	Description
seller_name	String	Dealer or seller name.
seller_contact_name	String	Seller contact name when available.
seller_type	String	Seller classification from the listing.
is_dealer	Boolean	Whether the seller is identified as a dealer.
dealer_id	Number	Dealer or seller identifier.
seller_phone	String	Seller phone number when published.
seller_phone_type	String	Phone type label.
seller_homepage	String	Seller homepage URL.
seller_stock_url	String	Seller stock or inventory URL.
seller_info_url	String	Seller information or profile URL.
description	String	Plain-text listing description.
images	Array	Listing image URLs.
image_count	Number	Number of collected listing images.
header_image	String	Header image URL when available.
video_url	String	Listing video URL when available.
vin	String	Vehicle identification number when published.
warranty	Object	Warranty details when available.
warranty_exists	Boolean	Whether warranty information is indicated.
vehicle_status	String	Vehicle status, such as Used.
condition_label	String	Condition text from the listing.
first_registration_date	String	First registration date when available.
no_of_previous_owners	Number	Number of previous owners when available.
has_full_service_history	Boolean	Whether full service history is indicated.
had_accident	Boolean	Whether prior accident history is indicated.
non_smoking	Boolean	Whether the vehicle is marked as non-smoking.
is_rental	Boolean	Whether the vehicle is marked as a rental.
is_offer_new	Boolean	Whether the offer is marked as new.
is_deliverable	Boolean	Whether delivery is indicated.
has_three_sixty_content	Boolean	Whether 360-degree content is available.
financing_available	Boolean	Whether financing information is available.
leasing_available	Boolean	Whether leasing information is available.
whatsapp_number	String	WhatsApp contact number when published.

Ratings, metadata, and equipment fields

Field	Type	Description
google_rating	Number	Seller public rating when available.
google_place_id	String	Seller Google place identifier.
dealer_region	String	Seller region code.
created_at	String	Listing creation timestamp.
search_result_type	String	Search result classification.
search_result_section	String	Search result section.
applied_ad_tier	String	Applied listing tier.
ad_tier	String	Listing tier.
cover_image_attractiveness	Number	Source cover-image attractiveness score.
features	Array	Flattened equipment and feature labels.
feature_groups	Object	Equipment grouped by category.
city_fuel_consumption	String	City fuel-consumption label.
highway_fuel_consumption	String	Highway fuel-consumption label.

Fields are included when the listing publishes the corresponding information. The final records do not contain null or empty values.

How to scrape Autotrader Canada data

1. Open Autotrader Canada and create a search with the filters you need.
2. Copy the complete public search results URL from your browser.
3. Open this Actor on Apify and paste the URL into startUrl.
4. Set results_wanted and max_pages if the defaults do not match your collection.
5. Run the Actor and review the dataset preview.
6. Download the results or connect the dataset to your workflow.

The Actor follows the filters already represented in the search URL, so you do not need to enter separate make, model, city, price, or mileage fields.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
startUrl	String	Yes	-	Public Autotrader Canada search results URL. Filtered search URLs are supported.
results_wanted	Integer	No	20	Maximum number of vehicle listings to save. Minimum value is 1.
max_pages	Integer	No	3	Maximum number of search result pages to process. Minimum value is 1.
proxyConfiguration	Object	No	Disabled	Optional Apify proxy configuration for repeated runs or stricter access conditions.

Usage Examples

Basic vehicle collection

Collect up to 20 listings from the general Autotrader Canada cars page:

{
  "startUrl": "https://www.autotrader.ca/cars",
  "results_wanted": 20,
  "max_pages": 3
}

Filtered regional search

Use a search URL that already contains the make, province, city, or other filters:

{
  "startUrl": "https://www.autotrader.ca/cars/honda/on/toronto/",
  "results_wanted": 50,
  "max_pages": 5
}

Scheduled inventory monitoring

Use a larger result limit and an Apify proxy configuration for recurring monitoring runs:

{
  "startUrl": "https://www.autotrader.ca/cars/toyota/qc/montreal/",
  "results_wanted": 100,
  "max_pages": 10,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": [
      "RESIDENTIAL"
    ]
  }
}

Sample Output

The following is one representative dataset item. Fields that are not published for a particular vehicle are omitted from that item.

{
  "listing_id": "dda606bb-c043-479a-a68d-7273c7afae32",
  "ad_id": "70756870",
  "url": "https://www.autotrader.ca/offers/dodge-durango-r-t-plus-navigation-system-tomtom-adaptive-c-gasoline-grey-dda606bb-c043-479a-a68d-7273c7afae32",
  "title": "2024 Dodge Durango R/T Plus | Navigation System (TomTom) | Adaptive C",
  "make": "Dodge",
  "model": "Durango",
  "year": 2024,
  "trim": "R/T Plus | Navigation System (TomTom) | Adaptive C",
  "price": 55699,
  "price_formatted": "$ 55,699",
  "mileage": 20500,
  "mileage_formatted": "20,500 km",
  "transmission": "Automatic",
  "drivetrain": "All Wheel Drive",
  "body_type": "SUV",
  "fuel_type": "Gasoline",
  "engine": "HEMI 5.7L V8",
  "engine_cylinders": 8,
  "doors": 4,
  "seats": 6,
  "city": "Winnipeg",
  "province": "MB",
  "postal_code": "R2V 3S9",
  "latitude": 49.9415,
  "longitude": -97.1149,
  "seller_name": "Eastern Chrysler Dodge Jeep",
  "seller_type": "Dealer",
  "is_dealer": true,
  "seller_phone": "431-451-1052",
  "seller_homepage": "https://www.easternchrysler.com/",
  "description": "Navigation System, adaptive cruise control, power liftgate, and additional equipment.",
  "images": [
    "https://prod.pictures.autoscout24.net/listing-images/dda606bb-c043-479a-a68d-7273c7afae32_6d2b3a47-1346-415f-bc74-a085216734e4.jpg/1280x960.webp"
  ],
  "image_count": 1,
  "warranty_exists": false,
  "vehicle_status": "Used",
  "financing_available": true,
  "google_rating": 4.1,
  "dealer_region": "MB",
  "created_at": "2026-07-16T18:25:11.268Z",
  "features": [
    "Air conditioning",
    "Automatic climate control",
    "Heated steering wheel",
    "Navigation system",
    "Remote Keyless Entry"
  ],
  "city_fuel_consumption": "16.7 l/100 km (city)",
  "highway_fuel_consumption": "10.9 l/100 km (highway)"
}

Tips for best results

• Use a complete search URL - Apply filters on Autotrader Canada first, then copy the final URL into startUrl.
• Start with a small run - Test with 20 results and 1 to 3 pages before increasing the collection size.
• Match limits to the workflow - results_wanted limits saved records, while max_pages limits how far the search is traversed.
• Use scheduling for monitoring - Schedule recurring runs when you need price or inventory comparisons over time.
• Review source availability - VINs, phone numbers, ratings, coordinates, and equipment vary by listing and seller.
• Report changes - Public listing pages can change. Use the Actor Issues tab when a previously available field stops appearing.

Integrations and export formats

Integration or format	Use
Google Sheets	Review inventory, prices, and regional comparisons in a spreadsheet.
Airtable	Maintain a searchable vehicle and seller database.
Webhooks	Notify another service after a run finishes.
Make or Zapier	Trigger reporting, alerts, enrichment, or lead workflows.
Apify API	Retrieve datasets programmatically for applications and scheduled jobs.
JSON	Feed structured records into applications, scripts, or AI workflows.
CSV	Analyze listings in spreadsheet software.
Excel	Share formatted vehicle research and inventory reports.
XML	Connect results to systems that require XML data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I scrape filtered Autotrader Canada searches?

Yes. Create the filtered search on Autotrader Canada and provide its complete results URL in startUrl.

Can I collect multiple pages of listings?

Yes. Set max_pages to the maximum number of result pages to process and use results_wanted to limit the total saved listings.

Does the Actor remove duplicate vehicle listings?

Yes. Listings are deduplicated using available listing identifiers, cross-reference IDs, and URLs before they are saved.

Are VINs and seller contact details always available?

No. VINs, phone numbers, seller links, ratings, coordinates, and other fields are included only when Autotrader Canada or the seller publishes them.

Can I use the data for price and inventory monitoring?

Yes. Schedule repeat runs for a saved search URL and compare fields such as price, mileage, title, seller_name, city, and created_at across datasets.

Can I export Autotrader Canada data to CSV or Excel?

Yes. Apify datasets can be downloaded as CSV, Excel, JSON, XML, and other supported formats.

Can I run this Actor on a schedule?

Yes. Create an Apify schedule to run the Actor hourly, daily, weekly, or at another interval supported by your workflow.

What should I do if a run returns fewer records than expected?

First check that startUrl is a public search results URL, then confirm that the search contains listings and that results_wanted and max_pages are large enough. Some pages may also expose fewer listings or fewer public fields than expected.

Is scraping Autotrader Canada legal?

You are responsible for complying with applicable laws, Autotrader Canada terms, privacy requirements, and any restrictions that apply to your intended use of the data. Collect and use public listing information responsibly.

Related Actors

• Cars.com Scraper - Collect vehicle listings, prices, mileage, VINs, dealer details, and images from Cars.com.
• AutoScout24 Scraper - Collect vehicle listings, pricing, specifications, and seller information from AutoScout24.

Support

For issues, field requests, or feature suggestions, use the Issues tab on the Actor page in Apify Console.

Legal Notice

This Actor is intended for legitimate collection and analysis of publicly available vehicle listing information. Users are responsible for their search inputs, data use, privacy practices, and compliance with applicable laws and website terms.