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Dongchedi API
Car Scraper & Parser

Access Dongchedi data through our API with no need for scrapers or crawlers. Extract formatted data from China car platform.

Reliable data with flexible export options.

Dongchedi Car Platform API

Access China's biggest car marketplace using our API. Fetch clean car data from Beijing and China for analytics and market research.

Live API

Receive alerts for new Chinese vehicle listings.

Advantage: Discover new ads as they go live.

Data Parser

Access all car data through the API: price, specs, diagnostics, history, modifications from every listing.

Daily Exports

Current Listings: Daily export of all active ads for market analysis.

Sold Listings: Daily report of removed ads with final sale prices.

Dongchedi.com

Dongchedi is a leading car platform in China. Millions of people use it to buy, sell, and research vehicles. Dealers and private sellers post new and used cars, motorcycles, and commercial vehicles across major cities.

Each listing includes clear specs, high‑quality photos, price history, and seller checks. You can filter by brand, model, year, price, and location to quickly find the right car.

Beyond listings, Dongchedi offers news, reviews, side‑by‑side comparisons, and market insights to help buyers decide with confidence. Strong ties with verified sellers and official dealers keep quality high.

The API provides organized data from the Dongchedi marketplace through reliable endpoints. Use it in your apps for pricing, inventory tracking, and market analysis.

The real‑time API runs 24/7. It finds new listings within minutes and tracks removed ones to show real market activity, not just asking prices. No custom parsers or crawlers needed.

Data We Collect
inner_id: 40307747
brand: BYD
model: Tang DM
year: 2022
color: Pearl White
body_type: SUV
configuration: 2.0T Hybrid AWD
trim_level: Premium
section: Used
is_dealer: true
seller: dongchedi_dealer
dealer_id: 20230918001
price: 268,000 CNY
mileage: 18,500 km
fuel_type: Hybrid
displacement: 1,996 cc
transmission: Automatic
location: Beijing
vin: LGXC16AF8N0123456
listing_date: 2025-08-14
description: Complete vehicle history
images: Professional photos
inspection_report: 300+ point check
accident_history: No accidents
url: https://www.dongchedi.com/auto/pu-40307747
Daily Exports for Dongchedi.com

Data Storage Protocol

Files are stored for 3+ days.

API Delivery Schedule

Daily files are ready for download.

CSV File Configuration

CSV files use pipe (|) as column separator.

URL Structure:

https://{personal_name}.auto-api.com/{date}/{file_name}

Request Parameters:

  • personal_name - your assigned subdomain identifier
  • date - target date in yyyy-mm-dd format (e.g., 2025-09-06)
  • file_name - export file name with extension

Available Formats:

  • CSV - all_active.csv, new_daily.csv, removed_daily.csv
  • JSON - all_active.json, new_daily.json, removed_daily.json
  • Excel - all_active.xlsx, new_daily.xlsx, removed_daily.xlsx

cURL API Request Example

curl -L -X GET 'https://{personal_name}.auto-api.com/yyyy-mm-dd/all_active.csv' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic XXX' \
  -o daily_car_data.csv

Wget Download Command

wget --method GET \
  --header 'Authorization: Basic XXX==' \
  'https://{personal_name}.auto-api.com/yyyy-mm-dd/all_active.csv'
Real-Time API

Request Parameters

api_key - your personal API key

from_id - start from this change ID. Use 0 for first request, then last ID + 1

Response Parameters

inner_id - listing ID on dongchedi.com

change_type - event type: "added", "changed" or "removed"

created_at - event timestamp

data - vehicle information with all Dongchedi fields

Response Body

{
  "result": [
    {
      "id": 2648717,
      "inner_id": "40307747",
      "change_type": "added",
      "created_at": "2025-08-14T19:39:18.380",
      "data": {
        "id": "1380988",
        "inner_id": "40307747",
        "url": "https://www.dongchedi.com/auto/pu-40307747",
        "brand": "BYD",
        "model": "Tang DM",
        "generation": "2022 DM-p",
        "configuration": "2.0T Hybrid AWD",
        "trim_level": "Premium",
        "year": "2022",
        "color": "Pearl White",
        "price": "268000",
        "mileage": "18500",
        "fuel_type": "Hybrid",
        "transmission": "Automatic",
        "body_type": "SUV",
        "location": "Beijing, Chaoyang District",
        "seller_type": "DEALER",
        "is_dealer": "true",
        "section": "Used",
        "seller_name": "BYD 4S Store",
        "dealer_id": "20230918001",
        "description": "Excellent condition, no accidents, first owner, inspection supported...",
        "displacement": "1996",
        "listing_date": "2025-08-14T20:22:34.000",
        "brand_chinese": "BYD",
        "model_chinese": "Tang DM",
        "grade_chinese": "Premium",
        "model_group": "Tang",
        "production_date": "202206",
        "images": "[\"https://p3.dcarstatic.com/img/msb-pic/40307747_001.jpg\", \"https://p3.dcarstatic.com/img/msb-pic/40307747_002.jpg\", ...]",
        "listing_type": "STANDARD",
        "created_at": "2025-08-14T19:38:15.561",
        "inspection_report": "300-point professional inspection report",
        "accident_history": "No accident records",
        "vin": "LGXC16AF8N0123456",
        "warranty": "One-year warranty",
        "financing_available": true
      }
    },
    {
      "id": 2664811,
      "inner_id": "39969819",
      "change_type": "changed",
      "created_at": "2025-08-17T05:19:34.442",
      "data": {
        "new_price": 34900000
      }
    },
    {
      "id": 2664812,
      "inner_id": "39971229",
      "change_type": "removed",
      "created_at": "2025-08-17T05:19:39.778"
    }
  ],
  "meta": {
    "cur_from_id": "2648715",
    "limit": 10
  }
}
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