Bid.cars Scraper

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Extract Bid.cars vehicle listings with pricing, lot details, seller information, sale documents, damage notes, and media links in a structured dataset. It is suited for auction monitoring, sourcing research, market analysis, and inventory tracking.

Features

• Flexible starting points — Use a Bid.cars search URL or broad filters with optional keyword and location narrowing.
• Rich vehicle records — Capture lot identifiers, VINs, pricing, location, seller signals, damage notes, and sale document details.
• Clean output — Empty fields are removed and duplicate listings are skipped within each run.
• Useful media fields — Collect image links, video links, and 360-view links when available.
• Fast collection flow — Gather multiple pages of search results in one run with a simple result limit.

Use Cases

Auction Monitoring

Track fresh vehicle listings from Bid.cars for a make, model, or broader search. This helps buyers and brokers spot relevant inventory early.

Market Research

Build datasets for pricing and damage analysis across locations, sellers, and sale document types. This is useful for sourcing strategy and trend tracking.

Inventory Sourcing

Filter large result sets down to the terms and locations that matter to your buying workflow. That makes it easier to review only the lots that match your criteria.

Media Collection

Collect image, video, and 360-view links alongside listing metadata. This is useful when you want to enrich internal tools or create review queues.

Input Parameters

Output Data

Each item in the dataset contains cleaned listing data such as:

Usage Examples

Broad Collection

{
"results_wanted":20,
"max_pages":2
}

Search URL Input

{
"url":"https://bid.cars/en/search/results?search-type=filters&status=All&type=Automobile&make=Toyota&model=Camry&year-from=2018&year-to=2026&auction-type=All",
"results_wanted":20,
"max_pages":2
}

Keyword And Location Narrowing

{
"keyword":"Toyota Camry",
"location":"Long Island",
"results_wanted":20,
"max_pages":3
}

Sample Output

{
"title":"2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee, L Laredo",
"title_short":"2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee",
"url":"https://bid.cars/en/lot/1-72412935/2024-Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-1C4RJKAG8R8507951",
"lot":"1-72412935",
"tag":"2024-Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-1C4RJKAG8R8507951",
"vin":"1C4RJKAG8R8507951",
"year":2024,
"location":"San Diego (CA)",
"seller":"Insurance Company",
"seller_trusted":true,
"search_status":"active",
"primary_damage":"Front end",
"start_code":"Run / Drive",
"odometer":43427,
"sale_document":"SALVAGE CERTIFICATE (CA)",
"prebid_close_time":"Tue 21 Apr, 13:00 GMT+2",
"prebid_price":"$0",
"estimated_min":11160,
"estimated_max":17270,
"has_video":true,
"video_url":"https://cs.copart.com/v1/AUTH_svc.pdoc00001/ids-c-prod-lpp/0126/example.mp4",
"has_360_view":true,
"view_360_url":"https://bid.cars/app/lot/1-72412935/three-sixty-view",
"image_count":21,
"images":[
"https://pluto.bid.car/1-72412935/example-1.jpg",
"https://images.bid.cars/172412935_example/example-2.jpg"
],
"specs":{
"key_info":"Present",
"transmission_code":0,
"fuel_type_code":"0",
"drive_type_code":2,
"engine":"3.6L, V6, 293HP"
}
}

Tips For Best Results

Use A Working Search URL

• Start from a Bid.cars search results page you already trust.
• Keep the filters in the URL when you want precise collection.

Keep Initial Runs Small

• Use results_wanted: 20 while testing.
• Increase limits after you confirm the dataset shape you need.

Narrow With Keyword Or Location

• Use keyword to focus on a model, VIN fragment, seller, or damage term.
• Use location when you only care about certain auction locations.

Add Proxy Support When Needed

• If your environment becomes less stable, provide proxyConfiguration.
• Leave it empty when direct runs work well for your use case.

Proxy Configuration

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

Integrations

• Google Sheets — Review auction data in spreadsheets.
• Airtable — Build searchable vehicle databases.
• Make — Trigger downstream automation.
• Zapier — Connect listing data to business workflows.
• Webhooks — Send fresh results into internal systems.

Export Formats

• JSON — Structured data for applications and scripts.
• CSV — Flat exports for spreadsheets and reports.
• Excel — Business review and stakeholder sharing.
• XML — Integration with legacy systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a search URL from Bid.cars?

Yes. A Bid.cars search results URL is the easiest way to carry over the exact filters you already use on the site.

Can I collect by keyword without a URL?

Yes. Leave url empty and use keyword or location to narrow broad result collection.

Are duplicate listings removed?

Yes. Listings are deduplicated within each run before they are stored.

What happens to empty values?

Empty or placeholder values are removed so the dataset stays cleaner and easier to use.

Do I need proxies for every run?

No. Proxy settings are optional and should be used only when your runs need additional stability.

Support

For issues or feature requests, use the Apify Console issue and support channels.

Resources

• Apify Documentation
• Apify API Reference
• Apify Scheduling

Legal Notice

Use this actor responsibly and ensure your data collection complies with applicable laws and platform terms.