Is there an API for AutoNation?

AutoNation does not offer a public data API for this, but Anakin Wire provides 6 maintained endpoints for autonation.com. You call Anakin's REST API with an action ID and parameters and get structured JSON back; Anakin handles the browser, proxies, anti-bot, and parsing.

How do I scrape AutoNation data?

POST to https://api.anakin.io/v1/wire/task with your API key, the action ID, and its parameters, then poll GET /v1/wire/jobs/{id} until the job settles. There is nothing to install and no scraper to maintain — when autonation.com changes its markup, Anakin updates the action.

Do I need a AutoNation account?

No. Every AutoNation action listed here runs anonymously — no account and no credentials required.

What does the AutoNation API cost?

Usage-based credits, charged per call and refunded automatically when a job fails. New accounts start with 300 free credits and no card. See anakin.io/pricing for the current rates.

Automotive

AutoNation API

autonation.com

Vehicle marketplace - new and used inventory, make/model/price filters, and detail pages.

Actions: 6
Category: Automotive
Login: Not required
Output: JSON

Get an API key Wire API reference

Call the AutoNation API

Submit a task, then poll the job until it settles. This example runs act_autonation_dealer_store_locator.

curl -X POST https://api.anakin.io/v1/wire/task \
  -H "X-API-Key: $ANAKIN_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "action_id": "act_autonation_dealer_store_locator",
    "params": {}
  }'

6 actions on autonation.com

Read

Dealer Store Locator
act_autonation_dealer_store_locatorread1 credit / call
Returns nearest dealer store details including name, address, and contact information.
Homepage Trending Models
act_autonation_homepage_trending_modelsread1 credit / call
Returns trending vehicle models with make, model names, and listing links.
Vehicle Details
act_autonation_vehicle_detail_ssrread1 credit / call
Returns full vehicle detail with price, VIN, images, and specifications for a listing.
vin
string · required
vehicle_slug
string · required

Write

Write actions change state on autonation.com and run as the account you connect.

Search Filter Facets
act_autonation_search_filter_facetswrite2 credits / call
Returns vehicle search filter facets including makes, models, price ranges, and body styles.
Vehicle Detail API
act_autonation_vehicle_detail_apiwrite2 credits / call
Returns structured pricing, store assignment, and listing metadata for a vehicle by VIN.
vin
string · required
hyperion_id
string · required
is_mobile
boolean
Vehicle Inventory Search
act_autonation_vehicle_inventory_searchwrite2 credits / call
Searches new and used vehicle inventory by ZIP with make, model, price, and sort filters.
zip_code
string · required
stock_condition
string
search_text
string
take
integer
skip
integer
sort_by
string
sort_direction
string
make
string
model
string
price_range
string

AutoNation API questions

Is there an API for AutoNation?: AutoNation does not offer a public data API for this, but Anakin Wire provides 6 maintained endpoints for autonation.com. You call Anakin's REST API with an action ID and parameters and get structured JSON back; Anakin handles the browser, proxies, anti-bot, and parsing.
How do I scrape AutoNation data?: POST to https://api.anakin.io/v1/wire/task with your API key, the action ID, and its parameters, then poll GET /v1/wire/jobs/{id} until the job settles. There is nothing to install and no scraper to maintain — when autonation.com changes its markup, Anakin updates the action.
Do I need a AutoNation account?: No. Every AutoNation action listed here runs anonymously — no account and no credentials required.
What does the AutoNation API cost?: Usage-based credits, charged per call and refunded automatically when a job fails. New accounts start with 300 free credits and no card. See anakin.io/pricing for the current rates.