StandVirtual Scraper

Scrape car listings from StandVirtual.com, Portugal's largest and most popular dedicated car marketplace with over 40,000 active listings at any time. Part of the OLX Auto group.

Why use this scraper?

• Market research -- Analyze the Portuguese used car market: prices, demand patterns, and inventory levels across makes and models.
• Price monitoring -- Track price changes for specific vehicles over time to spot deals or understand depreciation curves in Portugal.
• Dealer intelligence -- Identify active dealers (stands), their inventory size, pricing strategies, and geographic coverage across Portuguese districts.
• Competitive analysis -- Compare pricing between private sellers (Particular) and professional dealers (Profissional) across Portugal.
• Import/export analysis -- Understand price gaps between Portugal and other EU markets for arbitrage opportunities. Portuguese car prices in EUR make cross-border comparison straightforward.
• Fleet management -- Source vehicles for fleet purchases by monitoring bulk availability and price drops.
• Data journalism -- Build datasets on Portuguese automotive market trends, popular models, fuel type transitions, and regional price differences.
• Academic research -- Study consumer behavior, pricing dynamics, and market efficiency in Portugal's car market.

How to scrape StandVirtual data

1. Create an Apify account -- Sign up at apify.com (free tier available).
2. Open the StandVirtual Scraper -- Navigate to this actor's page in the Apify Store.
3. Configure your search -- Enter a search query (e.g., "volkswagen golf"), or use the Make and Model fields for precise filtering. Set year range, price range, and fuel type as needed.
4. Set result limits -- Choose how many listings you want (default: 100). More results take longer but give a more complete picture.
5. Run the actor -- Click "Start" and wait for the run to complete. Most searches finish within 1-5 minutes.
6. Download your data -- Export results as JSON, CSV, or Excel from the Dataset tab. Integrate via API for automated workflows.

Input parameters

Parameter	Type	Description	Default
searchQuery	string	Free text search (e.g., "volkswagen golf", "renault clio", "bmw 320d")	volkswagen
make	string	Car manufacturer (e.g., volkswagen, bmw, renault, peugeot, mercedes-benz)	--
model	string	Car model (e.g., golf, clio, 320, a4, corsa). Use with Make.	--
yearFrom	integer	Minimum year of first registration	--
yearTo	integer	Maximum year of first registration	--
priceFrom	integer	Minimum price in EUR	--
priceTo	integer	Maximum price in EUR	--
fuelType	string	Fuel type: gasolina, diesel, electric, hibrido, gpl	All
maxResults	integer	Maximum listings to return (1-2000)	100
proxyConfiguration	object	Proxy settings (PT residential recommended)	Apify Residential PT

Output example

Each listing produces a JSON object like this:

{
    "listingTitle": "Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDi Confortline",
    "make": "Volkswagen",
    "model": "Golf 1.6 TDi Confortline",
    "year": 2019,
    "price": 18500,
    "currency": "EUR",
    "mileage": 98000,
    "fuelType": "Diesel",
    "transmission": "Manual",
    "engineSize": "1598 cm3",
    "power": "115 cv",
    "location": "Lisboa",
    "sellerType": "Profissional",
    "imageUrl": "https://ireland.apollo.olxcdn.com/...",
    "url": "https://www.standvirtual.com/carros/anuncio/volkswagen-golf-...",
    "scrapedAt": "2026-06-09T14:30:00.000Z"
}

Data fields

Field	Type	Description
listingTitle	string	Full title as shown on the listing
make	string	Car manufacturer
model	string	Car model name and variant
year	integer	Year of first registration
price	number	Price in EUR
currency	string	Always "EUR"
mileage	integer	Odometer reading in kilometers
fuelType	string	Gasolina, Diesel, Eletrico, Hibrido, or GPL
transmission	string	Automatica (automatic) or Manual
engineSize	string	Engine displacement (e.g., "1968 cm3")
power	string	Engine power (e.g., "150 cv" or "110 kW")
location	string	Seller location in Portugal (district or city)
sellerType	string	"Particular" (private) or "Profissional" (dealer)
imageUrl	string	Main listing photo URL
url	string	Direct link to the listing on StandVirtual.com
scrapedAt	string	ISO 8601 timestamp of when the data was collected

Cost estimate

The scraper uses Playwright to render pages. Typical costs on the Apify platform:

• 50 listings -- ~$0.10-0.15 (under 1 minute)
• 200 listings -- ~$0.30-0.50 (2-4 minutes)
• 1000 listings -- ~$1.00-2.00 (10-20 minutes)

Costs depend on proxy usage and the number of pages loaded. Portuguese residential proxies are recommended for reliable access.

Tips and advanced options

• Empty input works -- Running the actor with no input will search for "volkswagen" by default and return up to 100 listings.
• Make + Model is more precise -- Using the Make and Model fields produces more targeted results than a free text search query.
• Combine filters -- Use year range + fuel type + price range together for highly specific searches.
• EUR pricing -- StandVirtual lists all car prices in EUR, making it straightforward to compare with other EU car marketplaces.
• Popular makes in Portugal -- Renault, Peugeot, Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Opel, Citroen, Seat, and Toyota are the most listed brands.
• Proxy selection -- Portuguese residential proxies (PT) give the best results. The default configuration is pre-set for this.
• Large datasets -- For scraping the full market (10,000+ listings), run multiple searches by make to stay within rate limits and the 500-page pagination limit.
• API integration -- Use the Apify API to schedule regular runs and feed data into your database, Google Sheets, or BI tools.

FAQ

Is web scraping StandVirtual.com legal? This actor scrapes publicly available data that anyone can see without logging in. It respects robots.txt and does not bypass authentication. Ensure your use case complies with applicable laws and the site's terms of service.

Do I need a StandVirtual account? No. This scraper accesses only public listing data. No login, cookies, or account credentials are required.

How does the scraper handle anti-bot protection? The actor uses Playwright with anti-detection measures including realistic browser fingerprinting, Portuguese Accept-Language headers, and residential proxies. It navigates the site like a real user.

Can I scrape specific car brands? Yes. Use the Make input field (e.g., "renault", "bmw", "peugeot") optionally combined with Model for precise filtering.

What if I get zero results? Check that your search terms match cars available on StandVirtual.com. Ensure proxy configuration is set to PT residential proxies. Try broader search terms or use common Portuguese market makes like Renault, Volkswagen, or Peugeot.

How often is the data updated? StandVirtual listings change constantly as new cars are listed and sold ones are removed. Run the scraper as often as needed -- daily runs are common for price monitoring.

Can I export to CSV or Excel? Yes. After the run completes, go to the Dataset tab and click Export. Choose JSON, CSV, Excel, XML, or other formats.

About StandVirtual.com

StandVirtual.com is Portugal's largest dedicated online car marketplace, part of the OLX Auto group (which also operates Autovit.ro in Romania and similar platforms across Europe). With millions of monthly visits, it is the go-to platform for both private sellers and professional car dealers (stands) across Portugal. The site lists tens of thousands of vehicles at any given time, from budget daily drivers to luxury and performance cars.

The platform offers detailed filtering by make, model, year, mileage, fuel type, price range, location, and many other parameters. Listings include photos, detailed technical specifications, seller contact information, and pricing in EUR. StandVirtual is the primary price reference for the Portuguese car market and a key resource for anyone involved in buying, selling, or analyzing vehicles in Portugal.

Portugal's car market has strong demand for diesel vehicles, French brands (Renault, Peugeot, Citroen), and is seeing growing interest in electric and hybrid vehicles. The country's position as a gateway between Europe and the Atlantic makes it an interesting market for vehicle import/export analysis.