SBT Japan Automotive Scraper: Extract Used Car Listings Instantly

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About SBT Japan

SBT Japan (www.sbtjapan.com) is a leading online marketplace specializing in used vehicles exported from Japan. With thousands of listings spanning multiple makes, models, and price points, it serves global buyers seeking reliable Japanese automotive inventory. Manually reviewing search results is inefficient — the SBT Japan Automotive Scraper automates data extraction, delivering structured vehicle records ready for analysis or integration.

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Overview

The SBT Japan Automotive Scraper extracts vehicle listings from SBT Japan search pages, collecting detailed specifications, pricing, and contact information in machine-readable format. It is ideal for:

• Automotive dealers tracking inventory trends and competitor pricing
• Market researchers analyzing used car availability and pricing patterns
• Price aggregators building comprehensive vehicle databases
• Data analysts studying Japanese automotive market exports
• Business intelligence teams monitoring supply chain and inventory levels

Key advantages include configurable extraction limits, error tolerance for reliable bulk operations, and comprehensive field coverage spanning vehicle specs, pricing, and contact details.

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Input Configuration

The scraper accepts a JSON configuration with three main parameters:

{
  "urls": [
    "https://www.sbtjapan.com/used-cars/search?page=2"
  ],
  "ignore_url_failures": true,
  "max_items_per_url": 200
}

Parameter	Type	Description
urls	Array	Direct links to SBT Japan car search result pages (e.g., paginated search URLs)
max_items_per_url	Integer	Maximum number of vehicle listings extracted per URL (default: 20, max: 200+)
ignore_url_failures	Boolean	If true, scraper continues even if some URLs fail; if false, stops on first error

Example: To scrape 200 cars from a single search page, set "urls": ["https://www.sbtjapan.com/used-cars/search?page=2"] and "max_items_per_url": 200.

Tip: Use pagination URLs to distribute large scrapes across multiple runs, preventing timeouts.

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Output Data Fields (26 Fields)

Sample output

{
  "stock_id": "AM2956",
  "car_id": "2272083",
  "make_id": "3",
  "make": "NISSAN",
  "model": "NV350CARAVAN",
  "grade": "DX",
  "year": 2021,
  "month": 5,
  "body_type": "Van",
  "full_title": "2021/5 NISSAN NV350CARAVAN DX",
  "model_code": "VW6E26",
  "mileage": 164000,
  "engine_capacity": 2500,
  "transmission": "AT",
  "drive_type": "4WD",
  "steering": "RHD",
  "fuel_type": "DIESEL",
  "doors": 5,
  "seats": null,
  "color": "WHITE",
  "price": {
    "vehicle_price": "8,700",
    "total_price": "Ask",
    "currency": "USD"
  },
  "location": "YOKOHAMA, JAPAN",
  "is_sbt_stock": true,
  "is_new": true,
  "image_url": "https://img.sbtjapan.com/img/carphoto/AM2956/normal/f.jpg?v=20260629&imwidth=300",
  "product_url": "https://www.sbtjapan.com/used-cars/AM2956",
  "whatsapp_number": "818081486820",
  "from_url": "https://www.sbtjapan.com/used-cars/search?page=2&ajax=true"
}

Each vehicle record includes comprehensive identification, technical, and sales information:

Vehicle Identification

Field	Meaning	Example
Stock ID	Unique identifier for the inventory stock	SBT-12345678
Car ID	Vehicle's internal database ID	98765432
Make ID	Manufacturer ID code	2
Make	Car manufacturer name	Toyota
Model	Model name	Harrier
Grade	Trim level or grade designation	Premium

Year & Aging

Field	Meaning	Example
Year	Manufacturing year	2018
Month	Manufacturing month	06

Technical Specifications

Field	Meaning	Example
Body Type	Vehicle category	SUV, Sedan, Wagon
Model Code	OEM model code	AU50
Mileage	Odometer reading (km)	45000
Engine Capacity	Displacement in cc	2000
Transmission	Gearbox type	Automatic, Manual
Drive Type	Drivetrain configuration	4WD, 2WD, AWD
Steering	Steering wheel position	LHD, RHD
Fuel Type	Engine fuel category	Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid

Interior & Comfort

Field	Meaning	Example
Doors	Number of doors	4
Seats	Seating capacity	5
Color	Exterior paint color	Black Pearl, Silver Metallic

Pricing & Availability

Field	Meaning	Example
Price	Listing price in USD or local currency	12500
Location	Vehicle storage location or warehouse	Japan - Tokyo
Is SBT Stock	Indicates if vehicle is in official SBT inventory	true / false
Is New	Marks whether vehicle is new or used	false

Digital Assets & Contact

Field	Meaning	Example
Image URL	Direct link to primary vehicle image	https://www.sbtjapan.com/images/car-12345.jpg
Product URL	Direct link to the vehicle listing page	https://www.sbtjapan.com/used-cars/detail/12345
WhatsApp Number	Contact number for inquiry via WhatsApp	+81-90-1234-5678

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How to Use

1. Prepare URLs — Visit SBT Japan's search page, apply filters (year, price, make), and copy the result page URL. Pagination URLs work best (e.g., ?page=1, ?page=2).

2. Configure parameters — Set max_items_per_url based on your needs:

   • Light extraction: 50
   • Standard extraction: 100–150
   • Bulk extraction: 200 (maximum recommended)

3. Enable error tolerance — Set ignore_url_failures: true for production runs to prevent interruptions if a URL becomes unavailable.

4. Execute the scraper — Initiate the run and monitor the log for progress.

5. Export & process — Download results as JSON, CSV, or Excel. Use the Stock ID or Car ID as unique keys for databases.

Handling common issues:

• If a URL returns fewer items than expected, the page may have fewer listings than max_items_per_url.
• Whitelist the scraper's IP if you run multiple simultaneous extractions.
• Use consistent pagination parameters across URLs to avoid duplicate records.

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Real-World Applications

Pricing Intelligence: Extract prices across multiple makes and years to identify market trends and seasonality.

Inventory Management: Monitor competitor listings and availability to optimize your own sales strategy.

Data Enrichment: Combine SBT Japan data with local market catalogs to build comprehensive used car databases for resale or analysis.

Market Research: Analyze vehicle specifications, mileage, and pricing to understand demand for Japanese vehicles in target markets.

The scraper's rich field coverage — from engine capacity to WhatsApp contact numbers — enables downstream applications in pricing engines, CRM systems, and business intelligence platforms without additional data enrichment.

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Conclusion

The SBT Japan Automotive Scraper efficiently transforms unstructured vehicle listings into clean, actionable data. With 26 detailed fields and robust error handling, it is the fastest way to build comprehensive automotive datasets for competitive analysis, pricing intelligence, or aggregator platforms. Start scraping today and unlock insights from one of Japan's largest used car marketplaces.