# CarParts.com Scraper (`parseforge/carparts-com-scraper`) Actor

Scrapes CarParts.com product listings by search query or URL. Returns each part as a flat row with price, brand, part number, vehicle fitment, and specs.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/parseforge/carparts-com-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [ParseForge](https://apify.com/parseforge) (community)
- **Categories:** Automation, E-commerce, Developer tools
- **Features:** Limited permissions
- **Stats:** 41 total users, 6 monthly users, 98.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $11.99 / 1,000 result items

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

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For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

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### CarParts.com Scraper

**Scrape CarParts.com auto parts by keyword, category, or URL, up to a million per run.** Every part comes with its price, brand, part number, vehicle fitment, and specs. No login or API key. Export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML.

CarParts.com has millions of auto parts, but there is no public API and manual browsing is slow. This Actor reads the public search and category pages directly, filtered by vehicle year, make, model, part type, brand, and price, and returns each match in one fixed schema.

| Who uses it | What they scrape CarParts.com for |
|---|---|
| Auto parts resellers | Monitor competitor pricing and stock levels on CarParts.com |
| Market researchers | Track which brands and part types dominate CarParts.com search results |
| E-commerce managers | Build a product catalog from CarParts.com listings for price comparison |
| Data analysts | Collect CarParts.com part data for fitment and compatibility analysis |

### What it does

This Actor collects CarParts.com product listings by search query or direct URL, and returns each part as a flat row with its price, brand, part number, fitment, and specs.

- 🔍 **Keyword search:** enter any part name or keyword, like 'brake pads' or 'alternator', and get matching listings.
- 🔗 **Direct URL:** paste any CarParts.com search or category URL to scrape exactly that page.
- 🚗 **Vehicle fitment filters:** narrow results by year, make, and model so only parts that fit a specific vehicle are returned.
- 🏷️ **Product filters:** refine by part type, brand, and price range to get only the parts you care about.
- 📦 **Bulk export:** collect up to 1,000,000 parts per run and export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML.

Results export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML, or straight from the API.

### What you can do with CarParts.com data

**📊 Monitor competitor pricing.**

An auto parts reseller runs the Actor daily on a list of part numbers to track CarParts.com prices and adjust their own listings.

**🔍 Build a fitment database.**

A data analyst scrapes CarParts.com by vehicle year, make, and model to compile a database of compatible parts for a fitment lookup tool.

**🏷️ Track brand availability.**

A market researcher runs the Actor with a brand filter like 'Bosch' to see which parts are in stock and how they are priced.

**📦 Create a product catalog.**

An e-commerce manager scrapes CarParts.com category pages to build a catalog of parts with images, specs, and prices for their own store.

### Why choose this scraper

|  | What you get |
|---|---|
| **No API key** | Scrape CarParts.com without registering an app or dealing with rate limits |
| **Vehicle fitment** | Filter by year, make, and model to get parts that fit a specific car |
| **Structured data** | Every part is returned as a flat row with consistent fields |
| **Bulk collection** | Collect up to a million parts in a single run |

### How it compares

This Actor is a direct alternative to the existing CarParts.com Scraper on Apify, with a focus on vehicle fitment filters and bulk collection.

| Feature | ParseForge | CarParts.com Scraper |
|---|---|---|
| Search by keyword | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle fitment filters (year, make, model) | Yes | Not listed |
| Part type filter | Yes | Not listed |
| Brand filter | Yes | Not listed |
| Price range filter | Yes | Not listed |
| Bulk collection up to 1,000,000 parts | Yes | Not listed |

### Configure the run

Drive the Actor from a search query or a direct CarParts.com URL, and filters run as each part is read so only matches reach your dataset. The Input tab lists every parameter.

A first run with the defaults:

```json
{
  "searchQuery": "brake pads",
  "maxItems": 10
}
```

A larger pull:

```json
{
  "searchQuery": "brake pads",
  "maxItems": 200
}
```

### Pricing

Pay-per-result: **$0.01599 per result** collected. You pay only for the results written to your dataset.

| Results collected | Approximate cost |
|---|---|
| 100 results | $1.60 |
| 1,000 results | $15.99 |
| 10,000 results | $159.90 |

#### Optional extras (from 2026-10-03)

Three optional data blocks, all off by default, each read from the same search response so no extra request is made. The price per result does not change, and a block that does not come back for a part is never charged.

| Event | Price | Charged when |
|---|---|---|
| `apify-actor-start` | $0.005 per GB of run memory | the run starts |
| `vehicle-fitment` | $0.005 per part | `includeFitment` is on and the part came back with at least one vehicle it fits |
| `oe-cross-reference` | $0.004 per part | `includeCrossReference` is on and the part came back with OE, interchange or Partslink numbers |
| `full-specs` | $0.002 per part | `includeSpecifications` is on and the part came back with at least one extra specification |

New Apify accounts start with $5 in free credit.

### Free users

Free-plan runs return up to 10 results as a preview. [Upgrade your Apify plan](https://console.apify.com/sign-up?fpr=vmoqkp) to collect up to 1,000,000 results per run.

### Run it

1. [Create a free Apify account with $5 in credit](https://console.apify.com/sign-up?fpr=vmoqkp).
2. Open the [CarParts.com Scraper](https://apify.com/parseforge/carparts-com-scraper?fpr=vmoqkp).
3. Set your inputs and any filters, then click **Start**.
4. Export the results as CSV, Excel, JSON, or XML from the **Dataset** tab.

Run it programmatically through the [Apify API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2) (`run-sync-get-dataset-items`) or the [ApifyClient](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js) for JavaScript and Python.

### Use with AI agents (MCP)

Give an AI agent live access to CarParts.com through the Model Context Protocol. Add the Actor to Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client:

```bash
claude mcp add --transport http apify "https://mcp.apify.com?tools=parseforge/carparts-com-scraper"
```

Then prompt it in plain language to run the scraper and read back the results.

### Troubleshooting

**Why am I getting no results?**

Check your search query or URL. Make sure the filters (year, make, model, part, brand, price) are not too restrictive. Try removing some filters.

**Why is the run slow?**

CarParts.com may be rate limiting. Reduce maxItems or add a delay between requests. The Actor is designed to be polite, so large runs take time.

**Why are some fields empty?**

Not all parts have every field. For example, some may not have a core price or warranty. Empty fields are normal.

**Why did the run fail with a timeout?**

CarParts.com may be temporarily unavailable. Retry the run. If it persists, check your network or contact support.

**Can I scrape a specific product page?**

The Actor is designed for search and category pages. For a single product, use the search query with the part number to find it.

### FAQ

| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do I need a CarParts.com account or API key? | No. The Actor reads the public CarParts.com pages directly, so no login or API key is required. |
| Can I scrape by vehicle fitment? | Yes. Use the year, make, and model input fields to filter results to parts that fit a specific vehicle. |
| What if I already have a CarParts.com URL? | Paste it into the startUrl field. The Actor will scrape that exact search or category page. |
| How many parts can I collect in one run? | Up to 1,000,000 parts per run, controlled by the maxItems input. |
| Can I filter by brand or part type? | Yes. Use the brand and part input fields to narrow results. There are 88+ brands and 80+ part types available. |
| What export formats are supported? | CSV, JSON, Excel, and XML. You can download the dataset in any of these formats from the Apify platform. |
| Does the Actor handle pagination? | Yes. It automatically follows pagination on CarParts.com search and category pages until maxItems is reached. |
| Can I schedule this Actor to run regularly? | Yes. Use Apify's scheduler to run it daily, weekly, or at any interval you need. |
| Is the data returned in real time? | Yes. The Actor scrapes live CarParts.com pages, so you get current prices and stock information. |
| What if CarParts.com changes its layout? | The Actor is maintained and updated to handle layout changes. If you notice an issue, contact support. |

### Related actors

Browse the full [ParseForge collection](https://apify.com/parseforge?fpr=vmoqkp) for more scrapers.

🆘 **Need help?** Email parseforge@protonmail.com with your run ID, your input, and what you expected.

⚠️ **Disclaimer.** This Actor is unofficial and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by CarParts.com, Inc. It collects only publicly available data. You are responsible for using the collected data in compliance with the source's terms of service and applicable data-protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and PIPL. Do not use it to collect personal data unlawfully.

# Actor input Schema

## `searchQuery` (type: `string`):

Search term to find auto parts (e.g. 'brake pads', 'oil filter', 'alternator'). If provided, startUrl is ignored.

## `startUrl` (type: `string`):

CarParts.com search or category URL (e.g. https://www.carparts.com/search?q=brake+pads). If provided, searchQuery is ignored.

## `maxItems` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of parts to collect per run.

## `year` (type: `string`):

Filter by vehicle year (e.g. '2020'). Optional — combine with make and model for fitment-specific results.

## `make` (type: `string`):

Filter by vehicle make (e.g. 'Toyota', 'Ford', 'Honda').

## `model` (type: `string`):

Filter by vehicle model (e.g. 'Camry', 'F-150', 'Civic').

## `part` (type: `string`):

Filter by part type facet (e.g. 'Brake Pad Set', 'Oil Filter', 'Alternator'). 80+ options available.

## `brand` (type: `string`):

Filter by brand (e.g. 'Bosch', 'ACDelco', 'Monroe'). 88+ brands available.

## `price_min` (type: `number`):

Minimum price filter in USD.

## `price_max` (type: `number`):

Maximum price filter in USD.

## `includeFitment` (type: `boolean`):

Adds the full list of vehicles each part fits (year, make, model, trim, engine) with the fitment note for each one, plus the total count. Read from the same search response, so it costs no extra request. Charged only for a row that receives it.

## `includeCrossReference` (type: `boolean`):

Adds the OE numbers the part replaces, the interchange part numbers from other brands, and Partslink numbers when published. No extra request. Charged only for a row that receives it.

## `includeSpecifications` (type: `boolean`):

Adds every remaining specification the listing publishes (product fit, recommended use, color or finish, material, condition, components, returns policy and the category path). No extra request. Charged only for a row that receives it.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "searchQuery": "brake pads",
  "maxItems": 10,
  "includeFitment": false,
  "includeCrossReference": false,
  "includeSpecifications": false
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `results` (type: `string`):

Dataset with all scraped items

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "searchQuery": "brake pads",
    "maxItems": 10
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("parseforge/carparts-com-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "searchQuery": "brake pads",
    "maxItems": 10,
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("parseforge/carparts-com-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "searchQuery": "brake pads",
  "maxItems": 10
}' |
apify call parseforge/carparts-com-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,parseforge/carparts-com-scraper"
        }
    }
}
```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/AfwFinRIhUq1rcuNM/builds/JOntyvXYHsa6ONIfR/openapi.json