IAAI Vehicles Scraper | Auction Inventory Data Extractor

Extract comprehensive vehicle data from IAAI auction search results with ease. Collect detailed listings including vehicle specs, damage reports, and sale information at scale. Perfect for market research, inventory monitoring, and dealership analysis.

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Features

• Flexible Search Input — Start from any working IAAI search URL or use keywords with optional ZIP codes.
• Deep Data Extraction — Capture year, make, model, VIN, odometer, damage types, and auction details.
• Location-Based Search — Focus on regional inventory by providing a ZIP code for targeted results.
• Dataset Customization — Control the number of results and pages to balance speed and data volume.
• Automated Pagination — Effortlessly crawl multiple pages to gather all relevant vehicle listings.
• Clean Output — Automatically filters and organizes data into structured formats like JSON, CSV, and Excel.

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Use Cases

Inventory Research

Analyze auction inventory by specific make, model, or year range. Understand the volume of available vehicles and their condition across different branches.

Market Monitoring

Track listing price trends (ACV), sale status changes, and auction frequency for specific vehicle types to identify buying opportunities.

Regional Analysis

Use ZIP code filtering to monitor inventory levels in specific geographic areas, helping local dealerships optimize their sourcing strategies.

Damage Level Breakdown

Filter and collect data on specific damage types (e.g., front end, side, water) to estimate repair costs and salvage value accurately.

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Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
url	String	No	—	Any working IAAI search URL.
keyword	String	No	"honda civic"	Vehicle keyword to search for (e.g., "f150", "tesla").
location	String	No	"10001"	ZIP code for distance-based search radius.
resultsWanted	Integer	No	20	Maximum number of vehicle items to collect.
maxPages	Integer	No	3	Maximum number of search result pages to process.
proxyConfiguration	Object	No	{"useApifyProxy": false}	Optional Apify Proxy configuration.

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Output Data

Each item in the dataset is a structured representation of a vehicle listing:

Field	Type	Description
inventoryId	String	Unique identifier for the listing
lotUrl	String	Direct link to the vehicle lot page
vehicleTitle	String	Full descriptive title of the vehicle
year	String	Manufacturing year
make	String	Vehicle manufacturer
model	String	Vehicle model name
vin	String	Vehicle Identification Number
primaryDamage	String	Primary reported damage type
odometer	String	Formatted odometer reading
branchName	String	Name of the auction branch
saleDate	String	Scheduled or actual sale date
acv	String	Actual Cash Value (if available)
auctionDateTime	String	Precise auction start time

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Usage Examples

Basic Keyword Search

Extract the first 20 results for a specific vehicle model:

{
    "keyword": "toyota camry",
    "resultsWanted": 20
}

Targeted Regional Search

Focus on inventory within a specific ZIP code area:

{
    "keyword": "ford f-150",
    "location": "90210",
    "resultsWanted": 50,
    "maxPages": 5
}

Custom URL Scraping

Continue from a specific filtered search page URL found on the IAAI website:

{
    "url": "https://www.iaai.com/Search?url=eyJj...",
    "resultsWanted": 100
}

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Sample Output

{
    "inventoryId": "38924512",
    "lotUrl": "https://www.iaai.com/vehicledetails/38924512",
    "vehicleTitle": "2021 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN",
    "year": "2021",
    "make": "HONDA",
    "model": "CIVIC",
    "primaryDamage": "FRONT END",
    "odometer": "12,450 (ACTUAL)",
    "branchName": "LOS ANGELES",
    "saleDate": "05/15/2026",
    "vin": "1HGCF2F...",
    "auctionDateTime": "2026-05-15T09:00:00"
}

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Tips for Best Results

Start with Focused Keywords

Instead of generic terms, use specific makes and models (e.g., "Jeep Wrangler" vs "Jeep") to get higher-quality result sets.

Leverage ZIP Codes for Shipping

Always include the location parameter if you are calculating shipping costs, as this limits results to branches near your target area.

Use Direct URLs for Complex Filters

If you have a very complex search filter on the IAAI website, apply it in your browser and copy the resulting URL into the url parameter for the most accurate extraction.

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Integrations

Connect your auction data with:

• Google Sheets — Export directly for inventory tracking and pricing analysis.
• Airtable — Build a searchable local auction database.
• Discord/Slack — Receive notifications for new high-value listings.
• Webhooks — Automate downstream processing for repair cost estimation.

Export Formats

• JSON — For developers and custom software integrations.
• CSV — For easy management in Excel or Google Sheets.
• Excel — Professional reporting and data visualization.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many vehicles can I scrape at once?

You can scrape as many as needed by adjusting resultsWanted. However, for very large sets, we recommend using proxies to ensure consistent performance.

Can I scrape multiple pages?

Yes, the actor automatically handles pagination up to the maxPages limit you define.

What if a vehicle field is missing?

The scraper only returns fields that are actually present on the source page. If a listing doesn't specify a VIN or ACV, those fields will be omitted from that specific record.

Does it support all IAAI regions?

Yes, it works across all standard IAAI regions and branches accessible via their web search.

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Support

For issues, feature requests, or custom extraction needs, please contact support through the Apify Console.

Resources

• Apify Documentation
• API Reference
• Proxy Guide

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Legal Notice

This actor is designed for legitimate data retrieval for research and inventory management. Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with website terms of service and local data privacy laws. Use responsibly and respect server limits.