# LaCentrale Scraper - French Used Car Listings & Prices (`studio-amba/lacentrale-scraper`) Actor Scrape car listings from LaCentrale.fr, France's #1 specialist car marketplace. Extract prices, specs, mileage, fuel type, transmission, power, seller info, and images. No login or cookies required. - **URL**: https://apify.com/studio-amba/lacentrale-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [Studio Amba](https://apify.com/studio-amba) (community) - **Categories:** E-commerce - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing Pay per usage This Actor is paid per platform usage. The Actor is free to use, and you only pay for the Apify platform usage, which gets cheaper the higher subscription plan you have. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-usage ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## LaCentrale Scraper Scrape **car listings from LaCentrale.fr**, France's #1 specialist used car marketplace. Extract prices, specs, mileage, fuel type, transmission, power, dealer data, and images for any make and model. Run on the Apify platform with API access, scheduling, and integrations built in. ### Why use this actor? LaCentrale.fr is the leading French car marketplace with hundreds of thousands of active listings from both professional dealers and private sellers. This scraper lets you **monitor prices, track inventory, and build datasets** for market research, price comparison tools, or dealership intelligence -- all without writing code or managing infrastructure. ### How to use LaCentrale Scraper 1. Go to the **Input** tab and enter a car make (e.g., BMW, RENAULT, PEUGEOT). 2. Optionally add filters: model, year range, price range, fuel type, transmission. 3. Set `maxResults` to control how many listings you want (default: 100). 4. Click **Start** and wait for the run to complete. 5. Download your data from the **Output** tab in JSON, CSV, Excel, or HTML format. ### Input | Field | Type | Required | Description | |-------|------|----------|-------------| | `make` | String | No | Car manufacturer (e.g., BMW, RENAULT, PEUGEOT) | | `model` | String | No | Car model (e.g., SERIE 3, CLIO, 308) | | `yearMin` | Integer | No | Minimum registration year | | `yearMax` | Integer | No | Maximum registration year | | `priceMin` | Integer | No | Minimum price in EUR | | `priceMax` | Integer | No | Maximum price in EUR | | `mileageMax` | Integer | No | Maximum mileage in km | | `fuelType` | String | No | Fuel type: ESSENCE, DIESEL, ELECTRIQUE, HYBRIDE, GPL | | `gearbox` | String | No | Transmission: AUTOMATIQUE, MECANIQUE | | `maxResults` | Integer | No | Max listings to return (default: 100) | | `proxyConfiguration` | Object | No | Proxy settings (residential recommended) | ### Output Each result contains detailed car listing data: | Field | Type | Example | |-------|------|---------| | `make` | String | `"BMW"` | | `model` | String | `"Serie 3"` | | `variant` | String | `"320d Sport Line"` | | `title` | String | `"BMW Serie 3 320d Sport Line"` | | `year` | Integer | `2021` | | `mileage` | Integer | `45000` | | `fuelType` | String | `"Diesel"` | | `transmission` | String | `"Automatique"` | | `power` | String | `"190 ch"` | | `price` | Number | `32500` | | `currency` | String | `"EUR"` | | `sellerType` | String | `"Professional"` | | `sellerName` | String | `"Auto Premium Paris"` | | `city` | String | `"Paris"` | | `department` | String | `"75"` | | `imageUrl` | String | Primary car image URL | | `url` | String | Full listing URL on LaCentrale.fr | | `scrapedAt` | String | ISO 8601 timestamp | ### Example output ```json { "make": "BMW", "model": "Serie 3", "variant": "320d Sport Line", "title": "BMW Serie 3 320d Sport Line", "year": 2021, "mileage": 45000, "fuelType": "Diesel", "transmission": "Automatique", "power": "190 ch", "price": 32500, "currency": "EUR", "sellerType": "Professional", "sellerName": "Auto Premium Paris", "city": "Paris", "department": "75", "imageUrl": "https://images.lacentrale.fr/...", "url": "https://www.lacentrale.fr/auto-occasion-annonce-12345678.html", "scrapedAt": "2026-04-06T14:30:00.000Z" } ```` ### How much does it cost to scrape LaCentrale.fr? This actor uses a browser-based approach (Playwright) with residential proxies due to LaCentrale's anti-bot protection. Estimated cost: approximately **5-10 compute units per 1,000 results** depending on proxy usage and page load times. At standard Apify pricing, that is roughly **$2.50-$5.00 per 1,000 listings**. ### Tips for optimal results - **Use residential proxies** for best results. LaCentrale uses DataDome anti-bot protection that blocks datacenter IPs. - **Start with a specific make** to get targeted results faster. - **Set reasonable maxResults** to control costs. Start small (50-100) to verify data quality before larger runs. - **Schedule regular runs** to track price changes and new listings over time. ### FAQ and support - **Is this legal?** This actor scrapes publicly available data from LaCentrale.fr. No login, cookies, or authentication is required. Always use responsibly and in compliance with applicable laws. - **Why are no results returned?** LaCentrale has strong anti-bot protection. Make sure you are using residential proxies. A debug screenshot is saved automatically when no results are found. - **Can I scrape all of France?** Yes, simply leave the make/model empty and set a high maxResults. - **Found a bug?** Open an issue in the Issues tab or contact support for custom solutions. # Actor input Schema ## `make` (type: `string`): Car manufacturer (e.g., BMW, RENAULT, PEUGEOT, CITROEN, MERCEDES-BENZ, AUDI, VOLKSWAGEN). ## `model` (type: `string`): Car model (e.g., SERIE 3, CLIO, 308). Leave empty for all models of the selected make. ## `yearMin` (type: `integer`): Minimum first registration year (e.g., 2018). ## `yearMax` (type: `integer`): Maximum first registration year (e.g., 2024). ## `priceMin` (type: `integer`): Minimum price in EUR. ## `priceMax` (type: `integer`): Maximum price in EUR. ## `mileageMax` (type: `integer`): Maximum mileage in kilometers. ## `fuelType` (type: `string`): Filter by fuel type. ## `gearbox` (type: `string`): Filter by transmission type. ## `maxResults` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of car listings to return. ## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`): Proxy settings. LaCentrale requires residential proxies due to DataDome protection. ## Actor input object example ```json { "make": "BMW", "maxResults": 100 } ``` # Actor output Schema ## `results` (type: `string`): No description # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "make": "BMW", "maxResults": 100 }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("studio-amba/lacentrale-scraper").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "make": "BMW", "maxResults": 100, } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("studio-amba/lacentrale-scraper").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "make": "BMW", "maxResults": 100 }' | apify call studio-amba/lacentrale-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=studio-amba/lacentrale-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "LaCentrale Scraper - French Used Car Listings & Prices", "description": "Scrape car listings from LaCentrale.fr, France's #1 specialist car marketplace. Extract prices, specs, mileage, fuel type, transmission, power, seller info, and images. No login or cookies required.", "version": "0.1", "x-build-id": "xfDqcU3L75pFRnYE3" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/studio-amba~lacentrale-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-studio-amba-lacentrale-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/studio-amba~lacentrale-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-studio-amba-lacentrale-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/studio-amba~lacentrale-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-studio-amba-lacentrale-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "make": { "title": "Make", "type": "string", "description": "Car manufacturer (e.g., BMW, RENAULT, PEUGEOT, CITROEN, MERCEDES-BENZ, AUDI, VOLKSWAGEN)." }, "model": { "title": "Model", "type": "string", "description": "Car model (e.g., SERIE 3, CLIO, 308). Leave empty for all models of the selected make." }, "yearMin": { "title": "Year From", "minimum": 1950, "maximum": 2030, "type": "integer", "description": "Minimum first registration year (e.g., 2018)." }, "yearMax": { "title": "Year To", "minimum": 1950, "maximum": 2030, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum first registration year (e.g., 2024)." }, "priceMin": { "title": "Price From (EUR)", "minimum": 0, "type": "integer", "description": "Minimum price in EUR." }, "priceMax": { "title": "Price To (EUR)", "minimum": 0, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum price in EUR." }, "mileageMax": { "title": "Max Mileage (km)", "minimum": 0, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum mileage in kilometers." }, "fuelType": { "title": "Fuel Type", "enum": [ "", "ESSENCE", "DIESEL", "ELECTRIQUE", "HYBRIDE", "GPL" ], "type": "string", "description": "Filter by fuel type." }, "gearbox": { "title": "Transmission", "enum": [ "", "AUTOMATIQUE", "MECANIQUE" ], "type": "string", "description": "Filter by transmission type." }, "maxResults": { "title": "Max Results", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 2000, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum number of car listings to return.", "default": 100 }, "proxyConfiguration": { "title": "Proxy Configuration", "type": "object", "description": "Proxy settings. LaCentrale requires residential proxies due to DataDome protection." } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```