Autotrader Canada Vehicle Scraper

Extract vehicle listings from Autotrader Canada with a single search results URL. Collect clean, deduplicated records that include pricing, mileage, seller details, VIN data, location coordinates, equipment lists, and listing images for research, monitoring, and automotive data workflows.

Features

• Simple input — Paste any Autotrader results URL instead of filling a long list of filters.
• Clean records — Removes duplicate listings and skips null or empty values in the final dataset.
• Rich vehicle data — Collect pricing, mileage, drivetrain, colors, VIN, equipment, and seller metadata.
• Location coverage — Capture city, province, postal code, street, latitude, and longitude when available.
• Seller enrichment — Include seller phone, contact name, homepage, stock page, and public rating fields.
• Ready for automation — Run on schedules and export structured data for reporting or downstream systems.

Use Cases

Dealer Inventory Monitoring

Track active inventory for a dealership group or a local market. Use recurring runs to spot newly published listings, changed prices, and shifts in model availability.

Pricing Research

Build a pricing dataset for a make, model, or region and compare values across similar vehicles. This is useful for valuation analysis, market benchmarking, and resale research.

Lead Discovery

Collect seller contact details, listing URLs, and vehicle highlights from filtered search pages. Use the output to support sales outreach, broker workflows, or manual review queues.

Regional Market Analysis

Analyze where certain vehicles are listed and how inventory is distributed across provinces and cities. Location and coordinate fields make regional analysis easier.

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Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
startUrl	String	Yes	—	Autotrader results URL to scrape. Paste any working search page URL from the site.
results_wanted	Integer	No	20	Maximum number of listings to save.
max_pages	Integer	No	3	Maximum number of search result pages to process.
proxyConfiguration	Object	No	Apify proxy disabled	Optional proxy settings for repeated runs or stricter blocking scenarios.

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Output Data

Each dataset item can include the following fields:

Field	Type	Description
listing_id	String	Unique listing UUID used by the source page.
ad_id	String	Cross-reference listing identifier.
url	String	Full Autotrader listing URL.
title	String	Combined vehicle title built from year, make, model, and trim.
make	String	Vehicle make.
model	String	Vehicle model.
model_group	String	Vehicle model group.
year	Number	Model year.
trim	String	Listing trim or version text.
price	Number	Listing price as a number.
price_formatted	String	Human-readable price string.
mileage	Number	Mileage value in kilometers.
mileage_formatted	String	Human-readable mileage string.
transmission	String	Transmission type.
fuel_type	String	Fuel type label.
city	String	Listing city.
province	String	Province code.
postal_code	String	Postal code.
seller_name	String	Dealer or seller name.
seller_type	String	Seller classification from the source.
is_dealer	Boolean	Whether the listing is from a dealer.
dealer_id	Number	Seller or dealer identifier.
seller_phone	String	Seller phone number.
description	String	Listing description text.
images	Array	Full-size listing image URLs.
image_count	Number	Number of collected images.
is_offer_new	Boolean	Whether the source marks the offer as new.
is_ocs	Boolean	Indicates whether the offer is flagged with OCS data by the source.
available_now	Boolean	Indicates whether the listing is marked as available now.
search_result_type	String	Search result classification.
search_result_section	String	Source search section for the listing.
applied_ad_tier	String	Applied listing tier.
ad_tier	String	Listing tier.
cover_image_attractiveness	Number	Source attractiveness score for the cover image.
article_type	String	Listing article type.
drivetrain	String	Drivetrain value such as AWD or FWD.
body_type	String	Vehicle body type.
exterior_color	String	Exterior color label.
interior_color	String	Interior color label.
engine	String	Engine displacement label.
engine_displacement_ccm	Number	Engine displacement in cubic centimeters.
engine_cylinders	Number	Number of cylinders.
doors	Number	Number of doors.
seats	Number	Number of seats.
street	String	Seller street address when available.
latitude	Number	Listing latitude.
longitude	Number	Listing longitude.
seller_contact_name	String	Seller contact name.
seller_phone_type	String	Seller phone type label.
seller_homepage	String	Seller homepage URL.
seller_stock_url	String	Seller stock or inventory page URL.
seller_info_url	String	Seller profile or information page URL.
header_image	String	Header image URL from the listing page.
vin	String	Vehicle identification number when available.
warranty_exists	Boolean	Whether the listing indicates a warranty.
vehicle_status	String	Vehicle status label such as Used.
condition_label	String	Condition text from the listing.
has_full_service_history	Boolean	Whether full service history is indicated.
had_accident	Boolean	Whether the source flags prior accident history.
non_smoking	Boolean	Whether the vehicle is marked as non-smoking.
is_rental	Boolean	Whether the vehicle is marked as a rental.
is_deliverable	Boolean	Whether the listing is marked as deliverable.
has_three_sixty_content	Boolean	Whether 360-degree content is available.
financing_available	Boolean	Whether financing information is present.
leasing_available	Boolean	Whether leasing information is present.
google_rating	Number	Seller public rating when available.
google_place_id	String	Seller place identifier.
dealer_region	String	Seller region code.
created_at	String	Listing creation timestamp.
features	Array	Flattened list of feature and equipment labels.
feature_groups	Object	Feature labels grouped by category.
city_fuel_consumption	String	City fuel consumption label.
highway_fuel_consumption	String	Highway fuel consumption label.

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Usage Examples

All Cars

Collect the first 20 listings from the general cars results page:

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

Filtered Search URL

Paste a filtered search results URL copied from your browser:

{
  "startUrl": "https://www.autotrader.ca/cars/honda/on/toronto/",
  "results_wanted": 30,
  "max_pages": 4
}

Repeated Monitoring With Proxy

Use a proxy configuration for more frequent or larger monitoring runs:

{
  "startUrl": "https://www.autotrader.ca/cars/toyota/qc/montreal/",
  "results_wanted": 50,
  "max_pages": 5,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]
  }
}

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Sample Output

{
  "listing_id": "f20b6c80-9676-4822-93a8-72cb99bcf089",
  "ad_id": "70082763",
  "url": "https://www.autotrader.ca/offers/porsche-panamera-4s--premium-plus--pano--carbon-trim--21-in-gasoline-grey-f20b6c80-9676-4822-93a8-72cb99bcf089",
  "title": "2018 Porsche Panamera 4S | PREMIUM PLUS | PANO | CARBON TRIM | 21 IN",
  "make": "Porsche",
  "model": "Panamera",
  "year": 2018,
  "price": 47900,
  "price_formatted": "$ 47,900",
  "mileage": 129851,
  "mileage_formatted": "129,851 km",
  "transmission": "Automatic",
  "fuel_type": "Gasoline",
  "drivetrain": "All Wheel Drive",
  "body_type": "Hatchback",
  "city": "Vaughan",
  "province": "ON",
  "seller_name": "Toronto Auto Brokers",
  "seller_phone": "888-866-2541",
  "vin": "WP0AB2A70JL133458",
  "google_rating": 4.9,
  "features": [
    "Air conditioning",
    "Cruise control",
    "Bluetooth",
    "Leather seats"
  ],
  "latitude": 43.77935,
  "longitude": -79.57034
}

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Tips for Best Results

Use Real Search URLs

• Open Autotrader in your browser.
• Apply the filters you want on the site.
• Copy the final results URL into startUrl.

Start Small

• Begin with results_wanted: 20.
• Keep max_pages low while validating your target query.
• Increase volume after confirming the output shape you need.

Use Proxies for Repeated Runs

• One-off runs may work without a proxy.
• Repeated scheduled runs are more reliable with residential proxies.
• Keep result volume reasonable for faster completion.

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Integrations

Connect your dataset with:

• Google Sheets — Build listing trackers and pricing comparisons.
• Airtable — Maintain searchable vehicle databases.
• Slack — Notify teams when matching inventory appears.
• Webhooks — Send structured data to internal services.
• Make — Automate downstream enrichment and reporting.
• Zapier — Trigger business actions from new results.

Export Formats

• JSON — For APIs and custom automation.
• CSV — For spreadsheet analysis.
• Excel — For business reporting.
• XML — For legacy system integrations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to enter make, model, city, or mileage filters in the actor input?

No. Build your filters on Autotrader first, then paste the final results URL into startUrl.

Can I collect more than one page?

Yes. Use max_pages to control how many results pages the actor processes.

Will the dataset contain duplicates?

The actor removes duplicate listings by listing identifier and URL before writing output.

What happens when some fields are unavailable?

Unavailable values are omitted from the dataset item instead of being saved as null or empty strings.

Can I use this for regional analysis?

Yes. The output can include city, province, postal code, street, latitude, and longitude when the listing exposes them.

Are seller contact details included?

When available, the actor returns seller name, contact name, phone number, homepage, and profile links.

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Support

For issues or feature requests, use the Apify Console support channels.

Resources

• Apify Documentation
• Apify API Reference
• Apify Scheduling

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Legal Notice

This actor is intended for legitimate data collection and analysis purposes. You are responsible for complying with applicable laws, website terms, and data usage requirements in your jurisdiction.