Bilbasen.dk Used Cars Scraper

Collect used car listings from Bilbasen.dk with URL, keyword, and location inputs. Build structured datasets with pricing, seller location, vehicle specifications, and listing metadata. Useful for market tracking, pricing analysis, sourcing workflows, and automotive research.

Features

• Flexible search input — Use a Bilbasen URL, a keyword, a location, or combine them.
• Rich listing output — Get vehicle details, pricing, seller region, and listing metadata.
• Pagination support — Crawl multiple result pages with configurable limits.
• Deduplicated dataset — Prevent duplicate listings across pages.
• Clean data output — Removes null values from exported records.

Use Cases

Market Monitoring

Track newly listed cars and monitor market movement by brand, model, and region.

Price Benchmarking

Compare asking prices across categories to estimate fair value ranges.

Inventory Research

Source relevant listings quickly for dealer, broker, or procurement workflows.

Regional Demand Analysis

Measure listing volume and price differences across Danish regions.

EV and Fuel Segment Tracking

Follow electric, hybrid, and fuel-based car availability trends over time.

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Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
startUrl	String	No	"https://www.bilbasen.dk/brugt/bil?includeengroscvr=true&includeleasing=false"	Bilbasen URL to start from.
keyword	String	No	"toyota"	Optional keyword filter.
location	String	No	"Nordsjælland"	Optional region/location input.
ownership	String	No	"retail"	Listing type: retail or leasing.
results_wanted	Integer	No	20	Maximum number of listings to save.
max_pages	Integer	No	5	Maximum pages to process.
proxyConfiguration	Object	No	{ "useApifyProxy": false }	Optional Apify proxy configuration.

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Output Data

Each dataset item includes:

Field	Type	Description
listingId	Integer	Unique listing identifier.
title	String	Combined make, model, and variant title.
url	String	Listing URL on Bilbasen.
make	String	Vehicle make.
model	String	Vehicle model.
variant	String	Vehicle variant.
price	Integer	Numeric asking price.
displayPrice	String	Human-readable price text.
priceType	String	Listing price type.
city	String	Seller city.
region	String	Seller region.
mileage	String	Mileage display value.
fuelType	String	Fuel type value.
gearType	String	Transmission value.
searchPage	Integer	Source result page number.

Additional nested fields are included for details, media, features, and raw listing attributes.

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Usage Examples

URL-Based Run

{
  "startUrl": "https://www.bilbasen.dk/brugt/bil?includeengroscvr=true&includeleasing=false",
  "results_wanted": 20,
  "max_pages": 3
}

Keyword Search

{
  "keyword": "tesla",
  "results_wanted": 30,
  "max_pages": 4
}

Region + Keyword Search

{
  "keyword": "yaris",
  "location": "Nordsjælland",
  "results_wanted": 25,
  "max_pages": 5,
  "ownership": "retail"
}

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Sample Output

{
  "listingId": 6872591,
  "url": "https://www.bilbasen.dk/brugt/bil/toyota/aygo/10-vvt-i-x-play-x-shift-5d/6872591",
  "title": "Toyota Aygo 1,0 VVT-i x-play x-shift 5d",
  "make": "Toyota",
  "model": "Aygo",
  "variant": "1,0 VVT-i x-play x-shift 5d",
  "price": 64800,
  "displayPrice": "64.800 kr",
  "priceType": "Retail",
  "city": "Aalborg",
  "region": "Nordjylland",
  "mileage": "77.000 km",
  "fuelType": "Benzin",
  "gearType": "Automatisk gear",
  "searchPage": 1,
  "searchHits": 1356
}

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Tips for Best Results

Start With Focused Inputs

• Use either a clear URL or a focused keyword to narrow result breadth.
• Combine keyword with location when you need targeted regional output.

Keep Runs Fast

• Keep results_wanted near 20 for quick QA and iterative checks.
• Increase max_pages only when broader coverage is needed.

Improve Data Stability

• Enable proxy configuration for heavier or repeated runs.
• Schedule runs at intervals for consistent market snapshots.

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Integrations

Connect extracted listings with:

• Google Sheets — Build live market sheets.
• Airtable — Maintain searchable car inventory tables.
• Make — Automate downstream workflows.
• Zapier — Trigger alerts and app actions.
• Webhooks — Send results to custom services.

Export Formats

• JSON — Full structured output.
• CSV — Spreadsheet-friendly export.
• Excel — Reporting and team sharing.
• XML — Legacy integration workflows.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run with only a URL?

Yes. Provide startUrl and the actor will derive matching search filters.

Can I run with only a keyword?

Yes. Leave startUrl empty and provide keyword.

Does the actor support pagination?

Yes. Configure max_pages and results_wanted.

Are duplicate listings removed?

Yes. Listings are deduplicated by listing id.

Why are some runs smaller than requested?

The actor stops when no more valid listings are available within your filters or page limit.

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Support

For issues or enhancement requests, use the Apify Console issue/contact 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. You are responsible for complying with Bilbasen terms and all applicable laws when using collected data.