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Cars.com API

Cars.com (cars.com) has 2 public methods: search listings and get dealer reviews. Each costs 1 credit per completed run (1¢ with pay as you go); failed runs are free.

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Methods

2

  • Search listings

    Searches Cars.com car listings for a make and model around a US ZIP code within a radius, optionally by condition (new, used or certified pre-owned) and maximum price, in Cars.com search order.

    Returns year, make, model, trim, price, mileage, condition, dealer name and rating, distance, deal badge, photo, listing link, VIN

    Readcars.com/search_cars

  • Get dealer reviews

    Finds a dealership on Cars.com by name and city/state or ZIP and returns its latest customer reviews with its rating, address and phone.

    Returns dealer name, address, phone, overall rating, review count, reviews (reviewer, stars, title, text, date, reason for visit)

    Readcars.com/get_dealer_reviews