Is there an API for Autotrader?

Autotrader does not offer a public data API for this, but Anakin Wire provides 2 maintained endpoints for autotrader.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 Autotrader 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 autotrader.com changes its markup, Anakin updates the action.

Do I need a Autotrader account?

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

What does the Autotrader 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

Autotrader API

autotrader.com

Search and browse new and used car listings with filters, vehicle detail pages, payment estimates, consumer reviews, and dealer information.

Actions: 2
Category: Automotive
Login: Not required
Output: JSON

Get an API key Wire API reference

Call the Autotrader API

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

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_autotrader_vehicle_listing_lc_services",
    "params": {
      "deal_type": "greatprice",
      "sort_by": "relevance",
      "search_radius": "50",
      "num_records": "12"
    }
  }'

2 actions on autotrader.com

Read

Featured Vehicle Listings
act_autotrader_vehicle_listing_lc_servicesread2 credits / call
Returns featured vehicle listing cards with make, model, year, mileage, price, and dealer.
deal_type
string · required
sort_by
string · required
search_radius
string · required
num_records
string · required
collapse_filters
string
seller_type
string
Vehicle Payment Estimates
act_autotrader_vehicle_paymentsread2 credits / call
Returns payment and financing estimates for a vehicle including cash, loan, and lease tiers.
zip_code
string · required
mileage
string · required
vin
string · required
style_id
string · required
dealer_id
string · required
sale_price
string · required
certified_used
string
listing_type
string
fuel_type
string
trim
string
body_type
string
transmission
string
msrp
string
quote_preference
string
partner_id
string
enable_lease
string
disable_incentives
string
has_special_offers
string
use_dealer_default_dealer_fees
string
include_dealer_and_lender_fees
string
zip
string
terms
string
down_payment_percent
string
credit_range
string
include_cash
string
trade_in_value
string

Autotrader API questions

Is there an API for Autotrader?: Autotrader does not offer a public data API for this, but Anakin Wire provides 2 maintained endpoints for autotrader.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 Autotrader 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 autotrader.com changes its markup, Anakin updates the action.
Do I need a Autotrader account?: No. Every Autotrader action listed here runs anonymously — no account and no credentials required.
What does the Autotrader 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.