Autotrader Canada Scraper — Car & Truck Listings + Dealers

What does Autotrader Canada Scraper do?

Autotrader Canada Scraper extracts structured listing data from autotrader.ca — including contact details, full descriptions, location data, and seller ratings. It supports controllable result limits, so you can run the same query consistently over time. The actor also offers detail enrichment (full descriptions and contact information) where the source provides them.

How to use this actor

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Key features

• 🍁 Complete national inventory — pull the full set of matching listings for a make or model across every Canadian province (ON, QC, BC, AB, …) — not just the first page of results. Run a single make, a specific model, or filtered searches and get the complete inventory back as clean structured records.
• 🚗 Structured vehicle data with dealer contacts — every listing returns make, model, model year, price (CAD), mileage, fuel, transmission, body type, drivetrain, colour, province/city and the selling dealer's name and phone — already parsed into clean fields, no HTML to scrape.
• ♻️ Incremental mode — daily runs emit only listings that are new or whose price/condition changed since last run. Perfect for inventory-diff dashboards and competitive pricing alerts. Saves 80–95% on recurring monitoring.
• 🔔 Notifications — telegram / Slack / Discord / WhatsApp / webhook alerts on each run. Combine with incremental to ping only when prices or inventory actually move.
• 📋 Detail enrichment — two-stage scraping — list first, then enrich each listing with the full detail-page payload. One input toggle controls the depth.
• 💵 Structured pricing — listing price parsed into a numeric price field plus filter inputs (priceFrom / priceTo) so you can target a budget band. Use priceType (where supported) to exclude leasing or wholesale listings.
• 📦 Compact mode — light payload with core fields only — comparable rows across listings without HTML or metadata overhead. Perfect for pricing dashboards.
• ✂️ Description truncation — cap description length with descriptionMaxLength to control LLM prompt cost and dataset size — set 0 for full descriptions, or any char-limit to trim.
• 📌 Change classification — each record carries a changeType of NEW / UPDATED / UNCHANGED / REAPPEARED / EXPIRED. Default emits NEW + UPDATED + REAPPEARED; opt into the others with emitUnchanged / emitExpired. Repost detection flags previously-expired listings that come back.
• 📤 Export anywhere — Download the dataset as JSON, CSV, or Excel from the Apify Console, or stream live via the Apify API and integrations (Make, Zapier, Google Sheets, n8n, …).
• 🔌 MCP connectors — export your 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. Built on Apify's connector framework, so more destinations open up as their catalog grows.

What data can you extract from autotrader.ca?

Each result includes Core listing fields (listingId, title, url, portalUrl, make, model, modelGroup, and variant, and more), detail fields when enrichment is enabled (description, descriptionHtml, and descriptionMarkdown), and contact information (sellerContact and sellerPhone). 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:

• make — Car manufacturer (e.g. bmw, honda, toyota, ford). Use URL-style slug.
• makes — Optional: scrape several makes in one run (e.g. ["bmw", "audi"]). Each make is searched and its full inventory collected independently. Overrides the single Make field.
• model — Car model (e.g. x3, civic, corolla). Use URL-style slug. Requires make.
• priceFrom — Minimum price in CAD.
• priceTo — Maximum price in CAD.
• yearFrom — Model year from (e.g. 2018).
• yearTo — Model year to (e.g. 2024).
• mileageTo — Maximum mileage in kilometers.
• fuelType — Filter by fuel type.
• transmission — Filter by transmission type.
• bodyType — Filter by body type.
• condition — Limit results by vehicle condition. all (default) includes both new and used listings. new returns only manufacturer-new vehicles. used returns only pre-owned listings.
• ...and 23 more parameters

Input examples

Basic search — Targeted run scoped to a specific make.

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

{
  "make": "bmw",
  "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.

{
  "make": "bmw",
  "maxResults": 200,
  "incrementalMode": true,
  "stateKey": "bmw-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.

{
  "make": "bmw",
  "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

{
  "listingId": "50ab5090-87ba-49b3-8389-61f98fe1447d",
  "title": "Honda Civic No Accident | Manual Transmission | AS-IS",
  "url": "https://www.autotrader.ca/offers/honda-civic-no-accident-manual-transmission-as-is-gasoline-white-cat_ma31gr200622va2411tr11736-50ab5090-87ba-49b3-8389-61f98fe1447d",
  "portalUrl": "https://www.autotrader.ca/offers/honda-civic-no-accident-manual-transmission-as-is-gasoline-white-cat_ma31gr200622va2411tr11736-50ab5090-87ba-49b3-8389-61f98fe1447d",
  "make": "Honda",
  "model": "Civic",
  "modelGroup": "Civic",
  "variant": "Civic Sedan",
  "modelVersion": "No Accident | Manual Transmission | AS-IS",
  "bodyType": "Sedan",
  "vehicleType": "Car",
  "condition": "Used",
  "year": 2017,
  "mileageKm": 167754,
  "fuelType": "Gasoline",
  "transmission": "Manual",
  "engineDisplacementCcm": 1500,
  "cylinders": 4,
  "driveTrain": "Front Wheel Drive",
  "bodyColor": "White",
  "numberOfSeats": 5,
  "numberOfDoors": 4,
  "price": 13940,
  "priceFormatted": "$ 13,940",
  "currency": "CAD",
  "priceNegotiable": false,
  "priceEvaluation": "top-price",
  "vatDeductible": false,
  "sellerType": "Dealer",
  "sellerName": "MORNINGSIDE NISSAN",
  "sellerPhone": "+18883454880",
  "dealerUrl": "https://www.autotrader.ca/dealerinfo/morningside-nissan?atype=C",
  "country": "CA",
  "province": "ON",
  "city": "Scarborough",
  "zip": "M1B 5V8",
  "latitude": 43.79981,
  "longitude": -79.19236,
  "imageCount": 25,
  "images": [
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    "https://prod.pictures.autotrader-ca.net/listing-images/50ab5090-87ba-49b3-8389-61f98fe1447d_715d1282-7e33-474e-b65e-96d05a57c1a1.jpg/250x188.webp",
    "https://prod.pictures.autotrader-ca.net/listing-images/50ab5090-87ba-49b3-8389-61f98fe1447d_d4c7f128-cd8c-443e-a908-14fdcae8a041.jpg/250x188.webp",
    "https://prod.pictures.autotrader-ca.net/listing-images/50ab5090-87ba-49b3-8389-61f98fe1447d_666166a6-c525-47fc-ab16-865fc71bfde5.jpg/250x188.webp",
    "https://prod.pictures.autotrader-ca.net/listing-images/50ab5090-87ba-49b3-8389-61f98fe1447d_023e4de0-4d9d-4ef9-88c5-430b5fdd4c4d.jpg/250x188.webp",
    "https://prod.pictures.autotrader-ca.net/listing-images/50ab5090-87ba-49b3-8389-61f98fe1447d_11cf3323-2e82-4d5a-97a1-d39d43773100.jpg/250x188.webp",
    "https://prod.pictures.autotrader-ca.net/listing-images/50ab5090-87ba-49b3-8389-61f98fe1447d_45d9ab84-c9b8-45e7-8140-82f9af0db2ed.jpg/250x188.webp",
    "https://prod.pictures.autotrader-ca.net/listing-images/50ab5090-87ba-49b3-8389-61f98fe1447d_9597ebe7-7e5a-46e5-937f-f8d1c66f725a.jpg/250x188.webp",
    "https://prod.pictures.autotrader-ca.net/listing-images/50ab5090-87ba-49b3-8389-61f98fe1447d_9c1922f9-a651-4d8e-bac5-e3a851d23234.jpg/250x188.webp",
    "https://prod.pictures.autotrader-ca.net/listing-images/50ab5090-87ba-49b3-8389-61f98fe1447d_4c7cf5d8-2e83-41b0-9a83-1da4fdb33b6c.jpg/250x188.webp",
    "https://prod.pictures.autotrader-ca.net/listing-images/50ab5090-87ba-49b3-8389-61f98fe1447d_76127fd7-681b-4d37-b3c1-6a11f4029505.jpg/250x188.webp",
    "https://prod.pictures.autotrader-ca.net/listing-images/50ab5090-87ba-49b3-8389-61f98fe1447d_78e56b55-8a31-4e11-962b-4c4263909851.jpg/250x188.webp",
    "https://prod.pictures.autotrader-ca.net/listing-images/50ab5090-87ba-49b3-8389-61f98fe1447d_3c3db184-2523-4402-b1d8-ed3e7fb268ae.jpg/250x188.webp",
    "https://prod.pictures.autotrader-ca.net/listing-images/50ab5090-87ba-49b3-8389-61f98fe1447d_add5afb2-90d3-4e02-90ed-8af58d2375b9.jpg/250x188.webp",
    "https://prod.pictures.autotrader-ca.net/listing-images/50ab5090-87ba-49b3-8389-61f98fe1447d_986da6bc-1c6d-402a-904d-3a5ed52c3f03.jpg/250x188.webp",
    "https://prod.pictures.autotrader-ca.net/listing-images/50ab5090-87ba-49b3-8389-61f98fe1447d_83ce57db-3383-4d92-a233-a2d7617f008f.jpg/250x188.webp",
    "https://prod.pictures.autotrader-ca.net/listing-images/50ab5090-87ba-49b3-8389-61f98fe1447d_7c7ab5e8-b4ec-4c76-8ff9-7d2832101f10.jpg/250x188.webp",
    "https://prod.pictures.autotrader-ca.net/listing-images/50ab5090-87ba-49b3-8389-61f98fe1447d_b35045fd-5fa2-43c3-a186-fda28bea8955.jpg/250x188.webp",
    "https://prod.pictures.autotrader-ca.net/listing-images/50ab5090-87ba-49b3-8389-61f98fe1447d_560e0798-5ba0-402a-899d-3927b2215e85.jpg/250x188.webp",
    "https://prod.pictures.autotrader-ca.net/listing-images/50ab5090-87ba-49b3-8389-61f98fe1447d_6d1b2e88-6582-4724-8274-ba5cf22e81c4.jpg/250x188.webp",
    "https://prod.pictures.autotrader-ca.net/listing-images/50ab5090-87ba-49b3-8389-61f98fe1447d_2debdcc9-b617-40ee-9aaf-335e8481c27e.jpg/250x188.webp",
    "https://prod.pictures.autotrader-ca.net/listing-images/50ab5090-87ba-49b3-8389-61f98fe1447d_5b883665-9de6-481c-aec7-08be03ea5caa.jpg/250x188.webp",
    "https://prod.pictures.autotrader-ca.net/listing-images/50ab5090-87ba-49b3-8389-61f98fe1447d_3e4e6e87-2ef4-4389-9ea4-200e1043a686.jpg/250x188.webp",
    "https://prod.pictures.autotrader-ca.net/listing-images/50ab5090-87ba-49b3-8389-61f98fe1447d_4163482c-1195-44df-afe1-d8a1c8c277bc.jpg/250x188.webp",
    "https://prod.pictures.autotrader-ca.net/listing-images/50ab5090-87ba-49b3-8389-61f98fe1447d_f769ba04-049a-42b5-ac1c-3a3628c2e985.jpg/250x188.webp"
  ],
  "description": "2017 Honda Civic Si No Accident | Manual Transmission | AS-IS<br /><strong>MARKET VALUE PRICING</strong>.<br />Welcome to Morningside Nissan, your destination for all things Nissan in Scarborough and...",
  "descriptionMarkdown": "2017 Honda Civic Si No Accident | Manual Transmission | AS-IS<br /><strong>MARKET VALUE PRICING</strong>.<br />Welcome to Morningside Nissan, your destination for all things Nissan in Scarborough and...",
  "contentHash": "6349838791fdcd2a522418fa48cb46bf85b622eb43dfad17b3a7bccc89d9d758",
  "equipment": [
    "Air conditioning",
    "Cruise control",
    "Heated Seats",
    "Navigation system",
    "Panoramic Roof",
    "Power Mirrors",
    "Power windows",
    "Remote Keyless Entry",
    "On-board computer",
    "Alloy wheels",
    "Rear Spoiler",
    "Alarm system",
    "Anti-lock braking system (ABS)",
    "Electronic stability control",
    "Fog lights",
    "Power steering",
    "Traction control"
  ],
  "fuelConsumption": "- (l/100 km)",
  "co2Emissions": "- (g/km)",
  "hasServiceHistory": false,
  "hadAccident": false,
  "createdAt": "2026-06-19T11:18:10.718Z",
  "scrapedAt": "2026-06-22T17:36:26.848Z",
  "source": "autotrader.ca"
}

Incremental fields

When incremental mode is on, each record also carries:

• changeType — one of NEW, UPDATED, UNCHANGED, REAPPEARED, EXPIRED.
• isRepost, repostOfId, repostDetectedAt — populated when a new listing matches the tracked content of a previously expired one. Set skipReposts: true to drop detected reposts from the output.

How to scrape autotrader.ca

1. Go to Autotrader Canada Scraper 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.ca for market research and competitive analysis.
• Track pricing trends across regions and categories over time.
• Monitor new and changed listings 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.ca?

Autotrader Canada Scraper uses pay-per-event pricing. You pay a small fee when the run starts and then for each result that is actually produced.

• Run start: $0.005 per run
• Per result: $0.0016 per listing record

Example costs:

• 10 results: $0.021
• 25 results: $0.045
• 100 results: $0.17
• 200 results: $0.33
• 500 results: $0.81

Example: recurring monitoring savings

These examples compare full re-scrapes with incremental runs at different churn rates. Churn is the share of listings 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: 250 results per run, daily polling (30 runs/month). Event-pricing examples scale linearly with result count.

Churn rate	Full re-scrape run cost	Incremental run cost	Savings vs full re-scrape	Monthly cost after baseline
5% — stable niche query	$0.41	$0.03	$0.38 (94%)	$0.75
15% — moderate broad query	$0.41	$0.07	$0.34 (84%)	$1.95
30% — high-volume aggregator	$0.41	$0.13	$0.28 (69%)	$3.75

Full re-scrape monthly cost at daily polling: $12.15. First month with incremental costs $1.13 / $2.29 / $4.03 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.ca?

The number of results depends on the search query and available listings on autotrader.ca. Use the maxResults parameter to control how many results are returned per run.

Does Autotrader Canada Scraper support recurring monitoring?

Yes. Enable incremental mode to only receive new or changed listings 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 Canada Scraper with other apps?

Yes. Autotrader Canada Scraper works with Apify's integrations 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 Canada Scraper with the Apify API?

Yes. You can start runs, manage inputs, and retrieve results programmatically through the Apify API. Client libraries are available for JavaScript, Python, and other languages.

Can I use Autotrader Canada Scraper through an MCP Server?

Yes. Apify provides an MCP Server 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.ca?

This actor extracts publicly available data from autotrader.ca. 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.

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