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Extract detailed customer reviews from CarGurus vehicle listings, automating data collection for market analysis, seller insights, and sentiment tracking. Features scalable batch processing, high-accuracy JSON output, real-time monitoring, and a user-friendly interface—no coding required....

Cargurus Reviews Spider

Introduction

The Cargurus Reviews Spider is a powerful Apify Actor designed to extract detailed customer reviews from CarGurus vehicle listings. It automates the collection of review data, including ratings, content, and user details, enabling efficient analysis of seller performance and customer sentiment. This tool is ideal for businesses, researchers, and analysts seeking reliable insights into automotive market trends without manual scraping.

Features

• Comprehensive Review Extraction: Scrapes all available reviews for specified CarGurus listings, including ratings, content, dates, and reviewer information.
• High Data Accuracy: Ensures reliable data collection with built-in error handling to minimize missing or corrupted entries.
• Scalable Performance: Handles multiple URLs efficiently, supporting batch processing for large-scale data gathering.
• Structured JSON Output: Delivers clean, machine-readable data perfect for integration with analytics tools or databases.
• Flexible Input Options: Accepts a list of URLs for targeted scraping, allowing customization based on specific listings.
• Real-Time Monitoring: Provides progress logs and status updates during runs for transparent operation.
• No Coding Required: User-friendly interface on Apify Store, making it accessible to non-technical users.

Input Parameters

Example Usage

To run the Actor, provide input in JSON format like this:

{
"Urls":[
"https://www.cargurus.com/details/436590092"
]
}

Example output in JSON format:

[
{
"listing_id":"436590092",
"sellerId":53749,
"sellerName":"Southern Chevrolet",
"averageRating":5,
"reviewCount":3,
"review_type":"current",
"review_id":6293584,
"rating":5,
"content":"It was good and helpful.",
"ownerName":"Adrian",
"ownerScreenName":"GuruDSQWJ2",
"date":1749059737000,
"dealer_name":"Southern Chevrolet",
"actor_id":"oIHisjqKRCGNhV0xK",
"run_id":"LKz8Tv6OkdgYEgZy4"
},
{
"listing_id":"436590092",
"sellerId":53749,
"sellerName":"Southern Chevrolet",
"averageRating":5,
"reviewCount":3,
"review_type":"current",
"review_id":6229869,
"rating":5,
"content":"Very Professional, caring, and amazingly honest dealership I would refer them to anyone looking for a reliable automobile.",
"ownerName":"Steven",
"ownerScreenName":"GuruDLQCSJ",
"date":1741976576000,
"dealer_name":"Southern Chevrolet",
"actor_id":"oIHisjqKRCGNhV0xK",
"run_id":"LKz8Tv6OkdgYEgZy4"
},
{
"listing_id":"436590092",
"sellerId":53749,
"sellerName":"Southern Chevrolet",
"averageRating":5,
"reviewCount":3,
"review_type":"current",
"review_id":6089121,
"rating":5,
"content":"Good communication.",
"ownerName":"Logan",
"ownerScreenName":"Guru9YRRKM",
"date":1725448367000,
"dealer_name":"Southern Chevrolet",
"actor_id":"oIHisjqKRCGNhV0xK",
"run_id":"LKz8Tv6OkdgYEgZy4"
}
]

Use Cases

• Market Research: Analyze customer feedback to identify trends in vehicle pricing and dealer reputation.
• Competitive Intelligence: Compare reviews across multiple dealers to benchmark performance and service quality.
• Price Monitoring: Track review sentiments alongside pricing data for informed buying decisions.
• Content Aggregation: Collect and aggregate reviews for content creation, such as blog posts or reports on automotive trends.
• Academic Research: Gather data for studies on consumer behavior in the used car market.
• Business Automation: Automate review monitoring for dealerships to respond to feedback and improve customer satisfaction.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Cargurus Reviews Spider" in the Apify Store
2. Click "Try for free" or "Run"
3. Configure input parameters
4. Click "Start" to begin extraction
5. Monitor progress in the log
6. Export results in your preferred format (JSON, CSV, Excel)

Output Format

The Actor outputs data in JSON format as an array of objects. Each object represents a single review and includes fields such as listing_id (unique identifier for the vehicle listing), sellerId and sellerName (dealer details), averageRating and reviewCount (overall metrics), review_type (e.g., "current"), review_id, rating (1-5 scale), content (review text), ownerName and ownerScreenName (reviewer info), date (timestamp in milliseconds), dealer_name, and metadata like actor_id and run_id. This structure ensures easy parsing and integration.

Support

For custom/simplified outputs or bug reports, please contact:

• Email: support@getdataforme.com
• Subject line: "custom support"
• Contact form: https://getdataforme.com/contact/

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