How to Extract Vehicle Listings with Autotrader.ca Vehicle Scraper Actor in 6 Minutes – No Code

Time to complete: 6 minutes | No coding required

At AutomationByExperts.com, we turn manual work into instant data. In this guide, you’ll learn how to use Autotrader.ca Vehicle Scraper Actor to extract vehicle listings and detailed vehicle data from Autotrader.ca — in just a few clicks.

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Step 1: Open the Tool

Go to:
https://apify.com/fayoussef/autotrader-canada

Step 2: Enter Your Starting Point

In the Input field, paste your search URLs. The actor accepts an array under the start_urls key (example below). It will automatically set results per page to 100 and handle pagination.

Step 3: Configure (Optional)

• Set max_depth (max pages per search) to limit pagination
• Adjust max_concurrency to control simultaneous detail page requests
• Provide proxy_url for your own proxy or leave empty to use Apify proxy (recommended for large jobs)

Step 4: Run It

Click Start. Watch live logs as the actor visits search pages (rcp=100), discovers listings, and scrapes each detail page.

Step 5: Get Your Data

After completion, go to Dataset → Export:

• CSV → for Excel/Google Sheets
• JSON → for developers

Example output:

{
  "url": "https://www.autotrader.ca/a/am%20general/hummer/st-eustache/quebec/5_54240768_20060222120117375/",
  "ad_id": "54240768",
  "make": "Hummer",
  "model": "H1",
  "year": 1996,
  "price_str": "$79,990",
  "price_cad": 79990,
  "mileage_str": "37,397 km",
  "mileage_km": 37397,
  "status": "Used",
  "posted_age": null,
  "transmission": "Automatic",
  "drivetrain": "4x4",
  "body_type": "SUV",
  "exterior_colour": "Green",
  "fuel_type": "Diesel",
  "doors": "4",
  "city": "St-Eustache",
  "province": "QC",
  "is_private_seller": false,
  "seller_name": "Empire Auto",
  "image_urls": [
    "https://mkt-vehicleimages-prd.autotradercdn.ca/photos/import/202204/0102/0316/0017abd5-654e-460b-8295-980f1d374420.jpg-1024x786"
  ],
  "description": "1996 HUMMER H1 6.5L V8 DIESEL 4-PASSENGER OPEN TOP...",
  "all_data": {
    "adBasicInfo": { "adId": "54240768" },
    "hero": { "make": "Hummer", "model": "H1" }
  }
}

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Key Takeaways

• You now have live data in 6 minutes
• No code, no blocks, no maintenance
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