# Autotempest — Wrapped API

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> | Environment | Landing | API | Docs |
> |---|---|---|---|
> | Production | paywithlocus.com | api.paywithlocus.com | docs.paywithlocus.com |
> | Beta | beta.paywithlocus.com | api.beta.paywithlocus.com | docs.paywithlocus.com |
> | Stage | stage.paywithlocus.com | api.stage.paywithlocus.com | docs.paywithlocus.com |
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> Search and compare used and new car listings from multiple marketplaces in one place, saving time on your vehicle hunt. Find detailed inventory information across platforms to discover the best deals available.

**Category:** Automotive | **Website:** [autotempest.com/](https://autotempest.com/) | **Docs:** [parse.bot/marketplace/95216203-03c7-4a6a-a0cd-aa2464a963dc/autotempest-com-api](https://parse.bot/marketplace/95216203-03c7-4a6a-a0cd-aa2464a963dc/autotempest-com-api)

Pay-per-use API proxy. Each call is automatically billed to your wallet in USDC.

## Access

**Base URL:** `https://api.paywithlocus.com/api/wrapped/parse-autotempest-com-api-95216203/`
**Auth:** `Authorization: Bearer <LOCUS_API_KEY>`

## Endpoints

### search_cars

Search for car listings on AutoTempest aggregated from multiple sources including Carvana, Cars.com, CarGurus, eBay Motors, and others. Iterates across source sites and paginates within each. Returns vehicle details, pricing, mileage, location, source platform, and VIN when available. Results are deduped across platforms.

**Estimated cost:** Metered

| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|-------|------|----------|-------------|
| `limit` | integer | No | Maximum number of listings to return. |
| `make` | string | No | Car manufacturer in lowercase (e.g. 'toyota', 'ford', 'honda', 'bmw', 'chevrolet'). |
| `model` | string | No | Car model in lowercase (e.g. 'camry', 'mustang', 'civic', 'accord', 'f-150'). |
| `radius` | string | No | Search radius in miles from the ZIP code. |
| `sort` | string | No | Sorting order for results. |
| `zip` | string | No | 5-digit US ZIP code to center the search. |

```bash
curl -X POST https://api.paywithlocus.com/api/wrapped/parse-autotempest-com-api-95216203/search_cars \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_LOCUS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"limit":"<integer>","make":"<string>","model":"<string>","radius":"<string>","sort":"<string>","zip":"<string>"}'
```