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AutoTempest Scraper

Search and extract used car listings from AutoTempest — an aggregator that pulls results from Cars.com, Carvana, eBay, Hemmings, CarSoup, and more in a single query.

Returns up to 200 structured listings per run including price history, mileage history, VIN, dealer info, images, and deal ratings.

Use cases

• Track price trends for a specific make/model over time
• Build a used car alert system (run on a schedule, diff results)
• Feed listings into a CRM or spreadsheet for a dealership
• Compare prices across regions by varying ZIP code
• Research fair market value before buying or selling

How to use

Apify Console

1. Open the actor in Apify Console
2. Click the Input tab
3. Fill in at minimum: Make, Model, and ZIP Code
4. Click Start Actor
5. Results appear in the Output tab when the run finishes

API / programmatic

See code examples below.

Input

Required

Optional

Sort values

Example input

Minimal:

{
"make":"toyota",
"model":"camry",
"zip":"90210"
}

Full:

{
"make":"subaru",
"model":"wrxsti",
"zip":"14559",
"radius":1000,
"minyear":2008,
"maxyear":2014,
"minprice":10000,
"maxprice":35000,
"maxmiles":80000,
"transmission":"man",
"drive":"awd",
"title":"clean",
"sort":"price_asc",
"rpp":200,
"proxy":{
"useApifyProxy":true,
"apifyProxyGroups":["RESIDENTIAL"]
}
}

Output

Each item in the dataset represents one car listing.

Example output record

{
"id":"cm-348930c7-5e32-43ef-a31a-178eded0e1b5",
"external_id":"348930c7-5e32-43ef-a31a-178eded0e1b5",
"listing_type":"regular",
"sitecode":"cm",
"source":"Cars.com",
"logo_src":"//static.autotempest.com/prod/build/main/img/source-logos/cm-logo.png",
"title":"2013 Subaru Impreza WRX STI",
"year":"2013",
"make":"Subaru",
"model":"Impreza WRX",
"trim":"STI",
"vin":"JF1GV8J6XDL019568",
"price":"$20,902",
"current_bid":null,
"bids":null,
"mileage":"91,351",
"location":"Columbus, OH",
"location_code":"43235",
"country_code":"US",
"distance":347.1,
"dealer":"Byers Dublin Subaru",
"phone":"",
"seller_type":"Dealer",
"vehicle_title":"Clean",
"vehicle_title_source":"Y",
"vehicle_title_desc":"A clean title indicates that a vehicle has never been deemed a total loss by an insurance company.",
"has_pic":"1",
"hot_car":false,
"deal_gauge":"Good Deal",
"highlight_unseen":false,
"pending_sale":false,
"price_recent_change":true,
"price_history_diff":true,
"price_history_extended":false,
"price_history":[
{"date":"May 16 2026","mileage":"91,351","price":"$20,902","trend":"up"},
{"date":"May 15 2026","mileage":"91,351","price":"$20,454","trend":"up"}
],
"listing_history":[
{"date":"2026-05-16 00:50:33","mileage":91351,"price":20902},
{"date":"2026-05-15 00:53:08","mileage":91351,"price":20454}
],
"ctime":1747317370,
"date_listed":"2026-05-15T13:56:10Z",
"end_date":null,
"details":"Recent Arrival! 2013 Crystal Black Silica Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5L DOHC Intercooled High-Boost DAVCS AWD...",
"url":"https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/348930c7-5e32-43ef-a31a-178eded0e1b5/?aff=atempest",
"img":"https://thumb.autotempest.com/cm/JF1GV8J6XDL019568_...",
"img_fallback":"https://platform.cstatic-images.com/xlarge/...",
"img_source":"https://platform.cstatic-images.com/xlarge/..."
}

Field reference

Code examples

Python

from apify_client import ApifyClient
client = ApifyClient("YOUR_API_TOKEN")
run = client.actor("YOUR_USERNAME/autotempest").call(run_input={
"make":"subaru",
"model":"wrxsti",
"zip":"14559",
"radius":1000,
"minyear":2008,
"maxyear":2014,
"maxmiles":80000,
"title":"clean",
"sort":"price_asc",
})
for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
print(item["title"], item["price"], item["mileage"])

JavaScript / Node.js

import{ ApifyClient }from'apify-client';
const client =newApifyClient({token:'YOUR_API_TOKEN'});
const run =await client.actor('YOUR_USERNAME/autotempest').call({
make:'subaru',
model:'wrxsti',
zip:'14559',
radius:1000,
minyear:2008,
maxyear:2014,
maxmiles:80000,
title:'clean',
sort:'price_asc',
});
const{ items }=await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach(item=> console.log(item.title, item.price, item.mileage));

cURL

# Start a run
curl-X POST "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/YOUR_USERNAME~autotempest/runs"\
-H"Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN"\
-H"Content-Type: application/json"\
-d'{
 "make": "subaru",
 "model": "wrxsti",
 "zip": "14559",
 "radius": 1000,
 "minyear": 2008,
 "maxyear": 2014,
 "title": "clean"
 }'
# Fetch results (replace RUN_ID with the id from the response above)
curl"https://api.apify.com/v2/datasets/RUN_ID/items?format=json"\
-H"Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN"

Proxy

By default the actor makes requests directly. Enable Apify proxy to route through residential or datacenter IPs — useful if you encounter rate limiting.

Disabled (default)

{"useApifyProxy":false}

Datacenter proxy

{"useApifyProxy":true}

Residential proxy (harder to block)

{
"useApifyProxy":true,
"apifyProxyGroups":["RESIDENTIAL"]
}

Country-specific

{
"useApifyProxy":true,
"apifyProxyGroups":["RESIDENTIAL"],
"apifyProxyCountry":"US"
}

Note: Residential proxies consume Apify proxy credits. See Apify proxy pricing for details.

Scheduling

Run on a cron schedule to monitor listings over time:

1. Apify Console → your actor → Schedules tab
2. Set interval (e.g. daily at 8am)
3. Combine with a webhook to POST results to your endpoint when each run finishes

Limitations

• Returns up to 200 listings per run (AutoTempest API limit per source batch)
• Results aggregate across: AutoTempest, Cars.com, Carvana, eBay, Hemmings, CarSoup — external links to AutoTrader, CarGurus, Craigslist, and Facebook Marketplace are not included
• US ZIP codes only — international searches not supported
• Some listings may lack price, mileage, or photos depending on the source site

FAQ

What is AutoTempest? AutoTempest is a used car search aggregator that searches multiple listing sites simultaneously. This actor queries its search API and returns the combined results as structured data.

How do I find the model slug? Use the model value exactly as it appears in an AutoTempest URL. For example: https://www.autotempest.com/results?make=subaru&model=wrxsti → model is wrxsti. Common examples: camry, mustang, f-150, civic, 3-series.

Can I search without a model? The model field is required. To search all models for a make, use an empty string or a broad model term — though results may vary.

Why do some listings have null prices? Some listings are published without a price (common on eBay auctions before bidding opens, or private sellers who prefer to negotiate).

Can I export to CSV or Excel? Yes — in Apify Console, go to the run's Output tab → Export → choose CSV, XLSX, or JSON.