GET
Recent Listings
/api/autotrader/recent-listings
Get the Cox Private Seller Exchange feed of recent private-seller listings
Autotrader.com API
US Private-Seller Car Listings and Vehicle Taxonomy via REST API
Pull the most recent private-seller car listings from the Cox Private Seller Exchange feed with make, model, body-style and color facets, and get the full Autotrader.com make/model/trim taxonomy with its filter dictionaries. Autotrader.com is a leading US car marketplace and publishes no public API. Scrappa provides structured programmatic access.
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Structured JSON
Ready for apps
API key access
Test in minutes
2
Endpoints
US-wide
Coverage
$0.20
Per 1k requests
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Make one request. Inspect structured JSON.
Use the first endpoint in this API family with a Scrappa API key. Every account includes 500 free monthly credits, so you can validate the response shape before buying credits.
Request preview
Request
curl -X GET "https://scrappa.co/api/autotrader/recent-listings" -H "Accept: application/json" -H "X-API-KEY: YOUR_API_KEY"
JSON response
{
"success": true,
"data": {
"listings": [
{
"id": "83988026ac0140e0b4753a4b1ec1b058",
"vin": "WDDHF7GB3EB065301",
"year": 2014,
"make": "Mercedes-Benz",
"model": "E-Class",
"trim": "E 63 AMG 4MATIC S-Model Sedan 4D",
"mileage": 67700,
"price": 31000,
"body_style": "4dr Car"
}
],
"facets": {"makes": [{"term": "Acura", "count": 398}], "models": [], "body_styles": [], "exterior_colors": []},
"total": 48934
}
}What you can build
Structured data for real applications. Here are some ideas.
Private-Seller Market Tracking
Follow the newest private-seller listings with asking price, mileage, year and body style. Watch which makes and models private sellers list most.
Vehicle Taxonomy for Your Forms
Fill make, model and trim pickers, year ranges and filter vocabularies from the same dictionary Autotrader.com uses.
Inventory Mix Analysis
Use the make, model, body-style and color facet counts of the private-seller feed to see what the market offers right now.
New Listing Alerts
Poll the recent-listings feed and alert on new private-seller cars that match your make, model or price range.
Available endpoints
Everything you need in one API.
GET
Search Options
/api/autotrader/search-options
Get the make/model taxonomy and filter dictionaries
Scrappa vs Cox Automotive Partner API
See how Scrappa compares to the official API.
| Feature | Scrappa | Cox Automotive Partner API |
|---|---|---|
| Private-seller listings feed | Partner agreement | |
| Access required | API key only | Partner + credentials |
| Make/model/trim taxonomy | Yes, partners only | |
| Price per 1k requests | $0.20 | Enterprise pricing |
| Free tier | 500 credits/month |
Private-seller listings feed
Scrappa:
Cox Automotive Partner API:
Partner agreement
Access required
Scrappa:
API key only
Cox Automotive Partner API:
Partner + credentials
Make/model/trim taxonomy
Scrappa:
Cox Automotive Partner API:
Yes, partners only
Price per 1k requests
Scrappa:
$0.20
Cox Automotive Partner API:
Enterprise pricing
Free tier
Scrappa:
500 credits/month
Cox Automotive Partner API:
Key features
Recent US private-seller listings in one call
Make, model, body-style and color facet counts
Full make/model/trim taxonomy with display names
Filter dictionaries for years, listing types, sellers and radii
Private seller contact data is never returned
Structured JSON for easy integration
Frequently asked questions
The Cox Automotive partner API is a key-gated feed for approved dealers and partners that requires a signed agreement and partner credentials. Scrappa gives you the recent private-seller feed and the vehicle taxonomy with a single API key. No partner agreement, no enterprise contract.
No. Autotrader.com blocks automated access to search, listing detail and VIN lookup, so those endpoints were retired. The recent private-seller feed and the taxonomy remain available.
No. The recent-listings feed returns vehicle data only. Names, phone numbers and emails of private sellers are never returned.
No. Every Scrappa account includes 500 free credits per month with no credit card required. Test both Autotrader.com endpoints before committing to paid usage.