Webuycars Cars Search Scraper
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Webuycars Cars Search Scraper
Scrape WeBuyCars.co.za search results and collect 90+ data fields per vehicle — specs, pricing, condition, images, roadworthy status, and more. Perfect for dealers, analysts, and automotive platforms needing structured used-car data from South Africa's largest pre-owned marketplace.
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WeBuyCars.co.za Scraper: Extract Used Car Listings at Scale
Excerpt: Scrape WeBuyCars.co.za search results and collect 90+ data fields per vehicle — specs, pricing, condition, images, roadworthy status, and more. Perfect for dealers, analysts, and automotive platforms needing structured used-car data from South Africa's largest pre-owned marketplace.
What Is WeBuyCars.co.za?
WeBuyCars.co.za is one of South Africa's largest used vehicle marketplaces, offering thousands of pre-owned cars, SUVs, and commercial vehicles across multiple branches nationwide. The platform provides rich listing data including technical specifications, pricing grades, inspection results, and finance options — making it a valuable source for automotive market intelligence.
Manually collecting this data across hundreds of paginated search pages is impractical. The WeBuyCars.co.za Cars Search Scraper automates extraction, turning search result pages into clean, structured datasets ready for analysis or integration.
Overview
This scraper targets WeBuyCars search and listing pages, collecting up to 90+ fields per vehicle record. It is suited for:
- Car dealers monitoring competitor pricing and stock
- Automotive analysts tracking market trends in South Africa
- Finance companies assessing vehicle valuation data at scale
- Aggregator platforms building or enriching used-car databases
- Researchers studying the pre-owned vehicle market by province, make, or body type
The scraper supports pagination via URL parameters, bulk URL input, and configurable item limits — enabling both targeted and large-scale collection runs.
Input Format
{"urls": ["https://www.webuycars.co.za/buy-a-car?page=2"],"ignore_url_failures": true,"max_items_per_url": 20}
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
urls | array | One or more WeBuyCars search/listing page URLs. Supports pagination via ?page=N. Add URLs one by one or use bulk edit. |
ignore_url_failures | boolean | If true, the scraper continues if a URL fails instead of halting the entire run. Recommended for bulk jobs. Default: true. |
max_items_per_url | integer | Maximum number of vehicle records to collect per URL. Default: 20. Increase for deeper pagination coverage. |
Tips:
- To scrape multiple pages, add each paginated URL separately:
?page=1,?page=2, etc. - Filter by make, province, or body type using WeBuyCars search filters before copying the URL.
- Keep
ignore_url_failures: truefor large batches to avoid interruptions from occasional failed pages.
Output Format
Sample output
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Each vehicle record contains 90+ fields grouped below by category:
Listing & Identification
| Field | Meaning |
|---|---|
Data Timestamp | When the record was scraped |
Stock Number | Public stock reference number |
Internal Stock Number | Internal warehouse/branch stock ID |
Vehicle Barcode | Physical barcode assigned to the vehicle |
VIN | Vehicle Identification Number |
Buy Lead Code | Internal lead tracking code |
Disk Drive Unique Reference | Unique digital reference for the listing |
Sync Hash | Hash used for data synchronisation and deduplication |
Vehicle Identity
| Field | Meaning |
|---|---|
Make | Manufacturer (e.g., Toyota, BMW) |
Model | Model name (e.g., Hilux, 3 Series) |
Variant | Specific trim/variant (e.g., 2.0 TDI Comfortline) |
Year | Manufacturing year |
Description | Full listing title as displayed |
Online Description | Marketing description shown on the listing page |
Colour | Exterior colour |
Condition | Vehicle condition classification |
Body Type | e.g., Sedan, SUV, Bakkie |
Vehicle Type | Broad category (e.g., passenger, commercial) |
Category / Subcategory / Filter Category | Hierarchical classification used on-site |
Technical Specifications
| Field | Meaning |
|---|---|
Cubic Capacity | Engine displacement in cc |
No Cylinders | Number of cylinders |
Cyl Configuration | Cylinder layout (e.g., inline-4, V6) |
Engine Cycle | 2-stroke or 4-stroke |
Turbo Or Super Charged | Whether forced induction is present |
Kilowatts | Engine power output (kW) |
Cooling | Cooling system type (air/water) |
Fuel Type | Petrol, diesel, hybrid, electric, etc. |
Fuel Tank Size | Tank capacity in litres |
Fuel Consumption | Combined consumption (L/100km) |
Fuel Highway | Highway fuel consumption |
Fuel Urban | Urban/city fuel consumption |
CO2 | Emissions rating (g/km) |
Gearbox | Manual or automatic |
No Gears | Number of gears |
Drive | Drive configuration (FWD, RWD, AWD, 4x4) |
Axle Configuration | Axle layout (relevant for commercial vehicles) |
Dimensions & Capacity
| Field | Meaning |
|---|---|
No Of Doors | Number of doors |
Seats | Seating capacity |
Boot Capacity | Boot/cargo volume in litres |
Wheelbase | Distance between axles (mm) |
Length / Height / Width | Vehicle exterior dimensions (mm) |
GVM | Gross Vehicle Mass (kg) |
Tare | Unladen vehicle weight (kg) |
Front No Tyres / Front Tyre Size | Front tyre count and size spec |
Rear No Tyres / Rear Tyre Size | Rear tyre count and size spec |
Pricing & Finance
| Field | Meaning |
|---|---|
Price | Listed retail price (ZAR) |
Opening Bid | Starting bid price (auction context) |
Buy Now Price | Fixed purchase price option |
Monthly Instalment | Estimated monthly finance payment |
Finance Grade | Internal finance eligibility grade |
Pricing Grade | Internal pricing tier/grade |
Last Price Update Date | When the price was last revised |
MM Code Frequency | Market valuation frequency code |
MM Code Frequency Weight | Weighting applied to valuation code |
Location & Stock
| Field | Meaning |
|---|---|
Province | South African province where the vehicle is stocked |
Branch Code | Specific WeBuyCars branch identifier |
Dealer Key | Internal dealer/branch key |
Assigned Parking Bay | Physical bay location at the branch |
Stock Status | Current inventory status |
Status | Listing publication status |
Vehicle Status | Operational/availability status |
Default Sort Order | Position in default search results |
Stock Tag / Stock Flag | Internal classification tags |
Display Rules | Rules controlling how the listing is shown |
Use | Intended use type (private, commercial, etc.) |
Mileage | Odometer reading (km) |
Condition & Inspection
| Field | Meaning |
|---|---|
Inspection Condition | Overall inspection condition rating |
Inspection Details | Detailed inspection findings |
Has Any Roadworthy Relevant Issues | Boolean flag for roadworthy concerns |
Roadworthy Relevant Issues | Description of any issues found |
Has Roadworthy Voucher | Whether a roadworthy certificate is included |
Has Roadworthy Completed | Whether roadworthy inspection is complete |
Service & Maintenance History
| Field | Meaning |
|---|---|
Service History | Type of service history (full, partial, none) |
Last Service Date | Date of most recent service |
Last Service KM | Odometer reading at last service |
License Disk | Whether a valid license disk is present |
Has Spare Key | Whether a spare key is included |
Active Warranty | Whether an active warranty is in place |
Active Maintenance | Whether a maintenance plan is active |
Evaluated Features (Eval Fields)
These fields reflect structured evaluation results from WeBuyCars inspectors:
| Field | Meaning |
|---|---|
Eval Service History | Inspector-evaluated service history rating |
Eval Maintenance Active | Confirmed maintenance plan status |
Eval Warranty Active | Confirmed warranty status |
Eval Has Car Play Android Auto | Whether Apple CarPlay/Android Auto is present |
Eval Has Reverse Camera | Whether a reverse camera is fitted |
Eval Has Auto Stop Start | Whether auto stop-start technology is fitted |
Media
| Field | Meaning |
|---|---|
Images | Array of vehicle image objects |
Image Paths | Direct CDN paths to vehicle photos |
Video Review URL | Link to video walkaround/review if available |
How to Use
- Build your search URL — Apply filters on WeBuyCars (province, make, body type, price range) and copy the results page URL.
- Add pagination — Append
?page=2,?page=3, etc. for deeper coverage. Add each page as a separate URL entry. - Configure limits — Set
max_items_per_urlbased on how many listings appear per page (typically 20–50). - Run and export — Start the scraper and download results as JSON or CSV for use in Excel, BI tools, or databases.
Best practices:
- Use
ignore_url_failures: truefor bulk multi-page runs. - Filter by province before scraping to segment results cleanly.
- Cross-reference
VINandStock Numberfor deduplication when merging multiple runs.
Use Cases & Business Value
- Price benchmarking: Compare WeBuyCars pricing against other SA used-car platforms by make, model, and year
- Stock monitoring: Track inventory availability and turnover by branch or province
- Valuation models: Feed mileage, spec, and pricing data into ML-based vehicle valuation tools
- Market research: Analyse supply trends in specific segments (e.g., diesel bakkies, sub-R200k sedans)
Conclusion
The WeBuyCars.co.za Cars Search Scraper delivers one of the most comprehensive used-vehicle datasets available for the South African market. With 90+ structured fields per listing — from engine specs to roadworthy status to finance grades — it provides everything needed for serious automotive data work. Run it today and transform WeBuyCars listings into a competitive intelligence asset.