# Autotrader AU \[$0.9💰] Car & Caravan Scraper 🇦🇺 (`blackfalcondata/autotrader-au-scraper`) Actor

Scrape autotrader.com.au car & caravan listings — advertised + previous price with a computed price-drop, ~100%-fill GPS coordinates with postcode-radius search, and incremental NEW/UPDATED/EXPIRED tracking, plus full specs, dealer contacts and images.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/blackfalcondata/autotrader-au-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Black Falcon Data](https://apify.com/blackfalcondata) (community)
- **Categories:** E-commerce, Lead generation, Automation
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $0.90 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event and usage. You are charged both the fixed price for specific events and for Apify platform usage.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

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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,
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For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

### What does Autotrader Australia Scraper do?

Autotrader Australia Scraper extracts structured car and caravan listing data from [autotrader.com.au](https://autotrader.com.au). Every record carries make, model, year, the advertised price, the previous price and a computed price-drop. It also includes VIN, odometer, GPS coordinates, dealer contacts and full vehicle specifications. Filter by make, model, price, year and location, with incremental change tracking so you can run the same query consistently over time.

### How to use this actor

- 👉 **Register for a free Apify account** — no credit card required.
- 🎉 Just click **[Sign up free on Apify →](https://console.apify.com/sign-up?fpr=1h3gvi\&fp_sid=ctarich)** and complete a quick signup.
- 💰 A free Apify account includes $5 in monthly credits — enough to test this actor.
- ⏳ Scrape during the free trial, with no commitment or upfront payment required.

### Key features

- **🔔 Notifications** — Telegram, Slack, Discord, WhatsApp or webhook alerts on each run — combine with incremental to ping only when inventory moves.
- **🔗 Paste-mode** — paste any autotrader.com.au URL — single-listing, search, or category SEO pages. Build the filter in your browser, copy, paste; every query param is parsed.
- **💸 Price & price-drop history** — every record carries the advertised `price`, `egcPrice` (excluding government charges), the `previousPrice`, and a computed `priceDrop` (AUD) when a seller reduces the asking price. Track repriced listings with incremental mode.
- **♻️ Incremental mode** — daily runs emit only listings that are new or changed since the last run — ideal for inventory diffs and pricing alerts. Saves 80–95% on monitoring.
- **📋 Detail enrichment** — optional per-listing enrichment adds the full spec sheet — engine (cylinders, power, torque, fuel use, tank), dimensions, kerb weight, braked/unbraked towing, warranty, ANCAP and CO2 — plus dealer licence, ABN, website, address and rating. Toggle with `includeDetailPages`.
- **📡 Postcode radius search** — filter results to within a radius of an Australian postcode. Each record includes `latitude`, `longitude`, and `distanceFromMe` — present on virtually every car.
- **🖼️ Image-output control** — `imagesMode: "first3" | "all"` controls how many image URLs are embedded per listing; `imagesCount` is always reported. Use `first3` for fast previews, `all` for full galleries.
- **📦 Compact mode** — light payload with core fields only — comparable rows without HTML or metadata overhead. Ideal for pricing dashboards.
- **🔌 MCP connectors** — export results into Notion via Apify's MCP connectors — a clean run-summary page, no glue code. Opt-in via the App connector field; deterministic field-mapping, no AI.

### What data can you extract from Autotrader Australia?

Each result includes Core listing fields (`url`, `portalUrl`, `listingId`, `externalId`, `title`, `price`, `egcPrice`, and `previousPrice`, and more), detail fields when enrichment is enabled (`description`, `descriptionHtml`, `descriptionMarkdown`, and `engineDescription`), and contact information (`dealerPhone`). In standard mode, all fields are always present — unavailable data points are returned as `null`, never omitted. In compact mode, only core fields are returned.

Enable detail enrichment in the input to get richer fields such as full descriptions and contact information where the source provides them.

### Input

The main inputs are a result limit. Additional filters and options are available in the input schema.

Key parameters:

- **`startUrls`** — autotrader.com.au search-page URLs to scrape (e.g. https://www.autotrader.com.au/for-sale/used/toyota/corolla). Leave empty to use the filter params below. URLs take precedence over filters.
- **`condition`** — Vehicle condition. Leave empty (or "all") to include every condition.
- **`make`** — Car make to search for (e.g. "Toyota", "Mazda", "Ford"). Used to build the search URL when no startUrls are provided.
- **`model`** — Car model to search for (e.g. "Corolla", "CX-5", "Ranger"). Requires make to be set.
- **`variant`** — Optional variant/badge keyword to further filter listings.
- **`yearFrom`** — Minimum model year (e.g. 2018).
- **`yearTo`** — Maximum model year (e.g. 2024).
- **`priceFrom`** — Minimum advertised price in AUD (e.g. 10000).
- **`priceTo`** — Maximum advertised price in AUD (e.g. 40000).
- **`odometerFrom`** — Minimum odometer reading in km.
- **`odometerTo`** — Maximum odometer reading in km.
- **`fuelType`** — Fuel/drivetrain filter. Leave empty to include all.
- ...and 44 more parameters

### Input examples

**Basic search** — Fetch vehicles from the provided start URL.

→ Full payload per result — all standard fields populated where the source provides them.

```json
{
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.autotrader.com.au/for-sale/used/toyota/corolla"
    }
  ],
  "maxResults": 50
}
```

**Incremental tracking** — Only emit vehicles that changed since the previous run with this `stateKey`.

→ First run builds the baseline state. Subsequent runs emit only records that are new or whose tracked content changed. Set `emitUnchanged: true` to include unchanged records as well.

```json
{
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.autotrader.com.au/for-sale/used/toyota/corolla"
    }
  ],
  "maxResults": 200,
  "incrementalMode": true,
  "stateKey": "autotrader-tracker"
}
```

**Compact output for AI agents** — Return only core fields for AI-agent and MCP workflows.

→ Small payload with the most important fields — ideal for piping into LLMs without token overhead.

```json
{
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.autotrader.com.au/for-sale/used/toyota/corolla"
    }
  ],
  "maxResults": 50,
  "compact": true
}
```

### Output

Each run produces a dataset of structured listing records. Results can be downloaded as JSON, CSV, or Excel from the Dataset tab in Apify Console.

### Example listing record

```json
{
  "url": "https://www.autotrader.com.au/car/15149659/toyota/corolla/vic/williamstown-north/hatchback",
  "portalUrl": "https://www.autotrader.com.au/car/15149659/toyota/corolla/vic/williamstown-north/hatchback",
  "listingId": 15149659,
  "externalId": "15149659",
  "title": "2018 Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport",
  "price": 14990,
  "previousPrice": 14990,
  "isDriveaway": false,
  "make": "Toyota",
  "model": "Corolla",
  "variant": "Ascent Sport",
  "series": "Mzea12R",
  "year": 2018,
  "condition": "Used",
  "bodyType": "Hatchback",
  "bodyTypeGroup": "Hatch",
  "vehicleClass": "Car",
  "vehicleSegment": "Small",
  "transmission": "Manual",
  "driveType": "Front Wheel Drive",
  "fuelType": "Unleaded",
  "odometer": 154504,
  "doors": 5,
  "seats": 5,
  "colour": "Silver",
  "vin": "JTNK43BEX03029068",
  "rego": "1PB2QJ",
  "regoExpiry": "2026-07-29",
  "latitude": -37.854616,
  "longitude": 144.8692374,
  "city": "Williamstown North",
  "state": "VIC",
  "sellerType": "Dealer",
  "dealerName": "Wholesale Car Garage",
  "dealerId": 1019736,
  "dealerPhone": "0388205512",
  "isAuction": false,
  "images": [
    "https://images.autotrader.com.au/inventory/2026-06-05/95244414460871/15149659/2018_toyota_corolla_Used_1.jpg",
    "https://images.autotrader.com.au/inventory/2026-06-05/82754414460871/15149659/2018_toyota_corolla_Used_2.jpg",
    "https://images.autotrader.com.au/inventory/2026-06-05/40864414460871/15149659/2018_toyota_corolla_Used_3.jpg"
  ],
  "imagesCount": 23,
  "hasVideo": false,
  "description": "2018 TOYOTA COROLLA ASCENT SPORT\nMANUAL\nCRUISE CONTROL \nBLUETOOTH \nREVERSE CAMERA \nSERVICE HISTORY \nALLOYS \nTINTED WINDOWS \nROADWORTHY \nREGISTERED",
  "features": [
    "Bluetooth",
    "Alloy Wheels",
    "Cruise Control",
    "Isofix",
    "Airbags",
    "... 6 more items"
  ],
  "perfRating": 1,
  "hasGoodData": true,
  "isUnderserviced": false,
  "createdAt": "2026-06-05 07:22:23",
  "updatedAt": "2026-06-21 19:27:06",
  "scrapedAt": "2026-06-22T08:12:11.480Z",
  "contentHash": "a22616768ca067b2",
  "engineDescription": "2.0L 4cyl Unleaded Petrol",
  "engineSizeL": 2,
  "cylinders": 4,
  "powerKw": 125,
  "powerRpm": 6600,
  "torqueNm": 200,
  "torqueRpm": 4800,
  "gears": "6 Speed",
  "fuelConsumption": "6.3 L/100km city",
  "fuelTankL": 50,
  "ancapRating": 5,
  "co2Emissions": 148,
  "lengthMm": 4375,
  "widthMm": 1790,
  "heightMm": 1435,
  "wheelbaseMm": 2640,
  "kerbWeightKg": 1400,
  "groundClearanceMm": 135,
  "towCapacityBrakedKg": 1300,
  "towCapacityUnbrakedKg": 450,
  "warrantyKm": 100,
  "warrantyMonths": 36,
  "dealerLicence": "12345",
  "dealerAddress": "1 Robbins Circuit, Williamstown North VIC 3016",
  "dealerRating": 5,
  "dealerRatingGoogle": 4.9,
  "dataCompleteness": "detail"
}
```

### Incremental fields

When `incrementalMode: true`, each record also carries:

- `changeType` — one of `NEW`, `UPDATED`, `UNCHANGED` (deprecated skeleton mode, see below), or `EXPIRED`.

#### Sold-detection via EXPIRED rows (on by default)

With `emitExpired: true` (the default), a tracked listing that has been missing from **2 consecutive fully-covered runs** is exported once as a minimal `changeType: "EXPIRED"` row (`url`, `portalUrl`, `externalId`, `contentHash`, `scrapedAt`; other fields null) — your signal that the car is sold or delisted. EXPIRED rows are billed as standard results.

Expiry only fires when the run's scope provably covers the full search: clean make/model searches or browse-all. Filtered searches (year, price, mileage, etc.), multi-search runs, and partial crawls never expire listings — a listing absent because your filter excluded it will not be falsely reported as sold.

#### Unchanged skeletons (deprecated)

`pushUnchangedSkeletons: true` additionally pushes a minimal `changeType: "UNCHANGED"` skeleton row for every listing that hasn't changed since the previous run. This mode is **deprecated** — prefer EXPIRED-based sold-detection above, which achieves the same goal without re-exporting the full inventory every run. Note that every exported dataset row is billed as a result, including unchanged skeleton rows, so on stable inventories skeleton runs cost nearly as much per row as regular runs.

### How to scrape Autotrader Australia

1. Go to [Autotrader Australia Scraper](https://apify.com/blackfalcondata/autotrader-au-scraper?fpr=1h3gvi) in Apify Console.
2. Configure the input.
3. Set `maxResults` to control how many results you need.
4. Enable `includeDetails` if you need full descriptions, contact info, equipment and emissions data.
5. Click **Start** and wait for the run to finish.
6. Export the dataset as JSON, CSV, or Excel.

### Use cases

- Extract listing data from Autotrader Australia for market research and competitive analysis.
- Track pricing trends across regions and categories over time.
- Monitor new and changed vehicles on scheduled runs without processing the full dataset every time.
- Use structured location data for regional analysis, mapping, and geo-targeting.
- Feed structured data into AI agents, MCP tools, and automated pipelines using compact mode.
- Export clean, structured data to dashboards, spreadsheets, or data warehouses.
- Benchmark seller / dealer reputation using rating fields.

### How much does it cost to scrape Autotrader Australia?

Autotrader Australia Scraper uses [pay-per-event](https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/paid-actors/pay-per-event) pricing. You pay a small fee when the run starts and then for each result that is actually produced.

- **Run start:** $0.007 per run
- **Per listing (primary event):** $0.0009

You are billed only for the events your run actually triggers. Prices below are the Free plan tier.

| Event | Price (Free tier) | Charged when |
|---|---|---|
| Actor Start | $0.007 (one-time) | Charged when the Actor starts running. Number of events charged depends on Actor memory (one event per GB, minimum one event). |
| Result (primary) | $0.0009 | Single result in the default dataset. |
| Full Details | $0.0009 | Charged once per listing enriched with full detail-page data (description, features, engine specs, ANCAP, dealer licence and address) when includeDetailPages is on. |

Example costs (primary event only — other events above add cost when they fire):

- 10 results: **$0.016**
- 25 results: **$0.029**
- 100 results: **$0.097**
- 200 results: **$0.19**
- 500 results: **$0.46**

#### Example: recurring monitoring savings

These examples compare full re-scrapes with incremental runs at different churn rates. Churn is the share of vehicles that are new or whose tracked content changed since the previous run. Actual churn depends on your query breadth, source activity, and polling frequency — the scenarios below are examples, not predictions.

Example setup: 100 results per run, daily polling (30 runs/month). Event-pricing examples scale linearly with result count.

Numbers below are for the primary **Result** event. Other events (**Full Details**) are billed separately when they fire.

| Churn rate | Full re-scrape run cost | Incremental run cost | Savings vs full re-scrape | Monthly cost after baseline |
|---|---:|---:|---:|---:|
| 5% — stable niche query | $0.10 | $0.01 | $0.09 (88%) | $0.34 |
| 15% — moderate broad query | $0.10 | $0.02 | $0.08 (79%) | $0.61 |
| 30% — high-volume aggregator | $0.10 | $0.03 | $0.06 (65%) | $1.02 |

Full re-scrape monthly cost at daily polling: $2.91. First month with incremental costs $0.43 / $0.69 / $1.08 for the 5% / 15% / 30% scenarios because the first run builds baseline state at full cost before incremental savings apply.

Platform usage (compute and proxies) is billed separately by Apify based on actual consumption. Incremental runs consume less on result processing, though fixed per-run overhead stays the same.

### FAQ

#### How many results can I get from Autotrader Australia?

The number of results depends on the search query and available vehicles on Autotrader Australia. Use the `maxResults` parameter to control how many results are returned per run.

#### Does Autotrader Australia Scraper support recurring monitoring?

Yes. Enable incremental mode to only receive new or changed vehicles on subsequent runs. This is ideal for scheduled monitoring where you want to track changes over time without re-processing the full dataset.

#### Can I integrate Autotrader Australia Scraper with other apps?

Yes. Autotrader Australia Scraper works with Apify's [integrations](https://apify.com/integrations?fpr=1h3gvi) to connect with tools like Zapier, Make, Google Sheets, Slack, and more. You can also use webhooks to trigger actions when a run completes.

#### Can I use Autotrader Australia Scraper with the Apify API?

Yes. You can start runs, manage inputs, and retrieve results programmatically through the [Apify API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2). Client libraries are available for JavaScript, Python, and other languages.

#### Can I use Autotrader Australia Scraper through an MCP Server?

Yes. Apify provides an [MCP Server](https://apify.com/apify/actors-mcp-server?fpr=1h3gvi) that lets AI assistants and agents call this actor directly. Use compact mode, `descriptionMaxLength`, a single `descriptionFormat`, and `excludeEmptyFields` to keep payloads manageable for LLM context windows.

#### Is it legal to scrape Autotrader Australia?

This actor extracts publicly available data from Autotrader Australia. Web scraping of public information is generally considered legal, but you should always review the target site's terms of service and ensure your use case complies with applicable laws and regulations, including GDPR where relevant.

#### Your feedback

If you have questions, need a feature, or found a bug, please [open an issue](https://apify.com/blackfalcondata/autotrader-au-scraper/issues?fpr=1h3gvi) on the actor's page in Apify Console. Your feedback helps us improve.

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### Getting started with Apify

New to Apify? [Create a free account with $5 credit](https://console.apify.com/sign-up?fpr=1h3gvi\&fp_sid=ctarich) — no credit card required.

1. Sign up — $5 platform credit included
2. Open this actor and configure your input
3. Click **Start** — export results as JSON, CSV, or Excel

Need more later? [See Apify pricing](https://apify.com/pricing?fpr=1h3gvi).

### Disclaimer

This actor accesses only publicly available data on autotrader.com.au. You are responsible for how you use the extracted data — in particular any personal information such as names, phone numbers, or email addresses — and for complying with Autotrader Australia's terms of use, applicable data-protection law (including the GDPR where it applies), and the anti-spam rules of your jurisdiction.

This actor is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Autotrader Australia.

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# Actor input Schema

## `startUrls` (type: `array`):

autotrader.com.au search-page URLs to scrape (e.g. https://www.autotrader.com.au/for-sale/used/toyota/corolla). Leave empty to use the filter params below. URLs take precedence over filters.

## `condition` (type: `string`):

Vehicle condition. Leave empty (or "all") to include every condition.

## `make` (type: `string`):

Car make to search for (e.g. "Toyota", "Mazda", "Ford"). Used to build the search URL when no startUrls are provided.

## `model` (type: `string`):

Car model to search for (e.g. "Corolla", "CX-5", "Ranger"). Requires make to be set.

## `variant` (type: `string`):

Optional variant/badge keyword to further filter listings.

## `yearFrom` (type: `integer`):

Minimum model year (e.g. 2018).

## `yearTo` (type: `integer`):

Maximum model year (e.g. 2024).

## `priceFrom` (type: `integer`):

Minimum advertised price in AUD (e.g. 10000).

## `priceTo` (type: `integer`):

Maximum advertised price in AUD (e.g. 40000).

## `odometerFrom` (type: `integer`):

Minimum odometer reading in km.

## `odometerTo` (type: `integer`):

Maximum odometer reading in km.

## `fuelType` (type: `string`):

Fuel/drivetrain filter. Leave empty to include all.

## `transmission` (type: `string`):

Transmission filter.

## `driveType` (type: `string`):

Drivetrain filter (e.g. Front Wheel Drive, Four Wheel Drive).

## `bodyType` (type: `string`):

Body style filter (Sedan, SUV, Hatchback, Wagon, Ute/Tray, People Mover, Convertible).

## `colour` (type: `string`):

Exterior colour filter (e.g. White, Black, Silver).

## `sellerType` (type: `string`):

Dealer vs. private seller filter.

## `assetType` (type: `string`):

Vehicle class to scrape. Defaults to cars.

## `state` (type: `string`):

Narrow the search to one state/territory (NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA, TAS, NT, ACT).

## `postcode` (type: `string`):

Australian postcode for a geo-limited search (used with Radius). Results are limited to listings within the given radius of this postcode.

## `radiusKm` (type: `integer`):

Search radius in km around the postcode. Listings are filtered to those within this distance.

## `sortBy` (type: `string`):

Sort order hint for search results.

## `strictModelFilter` (type: `boolean`):

When searching for a specific model, drop listings for other models that may appear in results. Enabled by default.

## `maxResults` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of results to scrape (0 = unlimited). This is the primary cost control — Apify charges per emitted record. Set this conservatively on your first run.

## `includeDetailPages` (type: `boolean`):

Fetch the full detail page for each listing (full description, feature list, engine specs, ANCAP, dealer licence and address). Disable for faster list-only scraping — the search result still carries make, model, price, odometer, geo, VIN, and dealer phone.

## `descriptionMaxLength` (type: `integer`):

Truncate description text to this many characters. Leave empty for the full description.

## `compact` (type: `boolean`):

Return only core fields (url, title, make, model, variant, year, price, odometer, fuelType, transmission, bodyType, city, state, dealerName, scrapedAt). Ideal for AI agents and MCP workflows.

## `imagesMode` (type: `string`):

How many image URLs to include: "first3" returns only the first 3, "all" returns every available image URL. imagesCount always shows the total.

## `incrementalMode` (type: `boolean`):

Only output new or changed listings since the last run. Uses content hashing stored in the actor's key-value store. First run outputs everything.

## `pushUnchangedSkeletons` (type: `boolean`):

DEPRECATED — prefer EXPIRED-based sold-detection instead: leave Emit Expired Listings enabled (the default) and watch for changeType:"EXPIRED" rows. When Incremental Mode is on, this flag also pushes minimal skeleton items for unchanged listings. Note: every exported dataset row is billed as a result — including skeleton rows.

## `emitExpired` (type: `boolean`):

When Incremental Mode is on, emit a one-time changeType:"EXPIRED" row for any tracked listing missing from 2 consecutive fully-covered runs (sold-detection). Only applies to runs whose scope provably covers the full search — clean make/model searches or browse-all; filtered searches never expire listings. EXPIRED rows are billed as standard results.

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

Proxy configuration. Recommended for reliable delivery.

## `maxPages` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of search result pages to paginate through per search. Defensive safety bound — Max Results is the primary record cap.

## `minDelayMs` (type: `integer`):

Minimum deterministic delay between requests (0 = no delay).

## `maxDelayMs` (type: `integer`):

Maximum deterministic delay between requests (0 = no delay).

## `telegramToken` (type: `string`):

Telegram bot token from @BotFather. Required for Telegram notifications.

## `telegramChatId` (type: `string`):

Telegram chat or channel ID where alerts are sent (e.g. "-100123456789" for a private group, or "@yourchannel").

## `discordWebhookUrl` (type: `string`):

Discord incoming webhook URL. Get one from Server Settings → Integrations → Webhooks.

## `slackWebhookUrl` (type: `string`):

Slack incoming webhook URL. Create at api.slack.com/messaging/webhooks.

## `whatsappPhoneNumberId` (type: `string`):

WhatsApp Business phone number ID from Meta Business Manager (the numeric ID, not the phone number itself).

## `whatsappAccessToken` (type: `string`):

Meta Cloud API access token with the whatsapp\_business\_messaging scope.

## `whatsappTo` (type: `string`):

Recipient phone in E.164 format (e.g. +61412345678). Recipient must have messaged your business number within the last 24 hours.

## `webhookUrl` (type: `string`):

Generic webhook URL that receives a JSON POST with the full listing payload + run metadata. Universal escape hatch for n8n / Make / Zapier / your own backend.

## `webhookHeaders` (type: `object`):

Optional headers (e.g. {"Authorization": "Bearer xyz"}) sent with the webhook POST.

## `notificationLimit` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of listings included in each notification message (1–20). Excess listings are still in the dataset.

## `notifyOnlyChanges` (type: `boolean`):

When Incremental Mode is on, only send notifications for new or changed listings. No effect outside incremental mode.

## `descriptionFormat` (type: `string`):

Pick a single description representation. `all` keeps every variant; `text` / `html` / `markdown` drop the others.

## `excludeEmptyFields` (type: `boolean`):

Drop null, empty-string, and empty-array fields from each record before push. Smaller payloads for AI agents and dashboards.

## `appConnector` (type: `string`):

Optional. Pick a connected app under Settings → API & Integrations to receive your results. Notion is supported today (a run-summary page); other MCP connectors are best-effort as Apify expands its catalog.

## `mcpIssueTeam` (type: `string`):

Only when the connected app is an issue tracker: the team (name or ID) the summary issue is created under, if that app requires one.

## `includeDetails` (type: `boolean`):

Fetch the detail page for each listing to retrieve the full description text and contact information. Increases run time and cost. Leave off for a fast, low-cost run.

## `stateKey` (type: `string`):

Optional stable identifier for the tracked search. Leave empty to auto-derive from your search inputs — different filter combinations get isolated state.

## `emitUnchanged` (type: `boolean`):

When incremental mode is on, also emit listings whose content has not changed since the last run.

## `skipReposts` (type: `boolean`):

In incremental mode, skip listings that appear to be reposts of a previously-seen expired listing with matching details.

## `cityName` (type: `string`):

City name (e.g. "Paris", "Lyon"). Resolved to the nearest known city.

## `lat` (type: `number`):

GPS latitude. Pair with lon. Ignored when cityName is set.

## `lon` (type: `number`):

GPS longitude. Pair with lat.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.autotrader.com.au/for-sale/used/toyota/corolla"
    }
  ],
  "strictModelFilter": true,
  "maxResults": 5,
  "includeDetailPages": true,
  "compact": false,
  "imagesMode": "first3",
  "incrementalMode": false,
  "pushUnchangedSkeletons": false,
  "emitExpired": true,
  "maxPages": 200,
  "minDelayMs": 0,
  "maxDelayMs": 0,
  "notificationLimit": 5,
  "notifyOnlyChanges": false,
  "descriptionFormat": "all",
  "excludeEmptyFields": false,
  "includeDetails": false,
  "emitUnchanged": false,
  "skipReposts": false
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `listings` (type: `string`):

Dataset containing all scraped car listings. Each item is a normalized OutputItem record.

## `listingsCsv` (type: `string`):

Same listings in CSV format for spreadsheet import.

# 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 '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "startUrls": [
        {
            "url": "https://www.autotrader.com.au/for-sale/used/toyota/corolla"
        }
    ],
    "maxResults": 5,
    "includeDetailPages": false,
    "descriptionFormat": "all",
    "excludeEmptyFields": false,
    "includeDetails": false
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("blackfalcondata/autotrader-au-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 '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "startUrls": [{ "url": "https://www.autotrader.com.au/for-sale/used/toyota/corolla" }],
    "maxResults": 5,
    "includeDetailPages": False,
    "descriptionFormat": "all",
    "excludeEmptyFields": False,
    "includeDetails": False,
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("blackfalcondata/autotrader-au-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 '{
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.autotrader.com.au/for-sale/used/toyota/corolla"
    }
  ],
  "maxResults": 5,
  "includeDetailPages": false,
  "descriptionFormat": "all",
  "excludeEmptyFields": false,
  "includeDetails": false
}' |
apify call blackfalcondata/autotrader-au-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "command": "npx",
            "args": [
                "mcp-remote",
                "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=blackfalcondata/autotrader-au-scraper",
                "--header",
                "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR_API_TOKEN>"
            ]
        }
    }
}

```

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/lGbBCndUQVEgiFilK/builds/NRfZziwRXcVHRYWCQ/openapi.json