Welcome to Raptor Explorer! Last updated: 2024-06-11

"Avg Market Value" column is temporarily not populating with data due to API changes.

Welcome to Raptor Explorer tutorial and docs! Raptor is the Chrome extension for Car Sharing analytics, you can find all cars stats in your area. Please read the instructions and follow them to make your experience easy and end enjoyable!

Tasiev LLC d/b/a Raptor Explorer is not affiliated with Turo Inc. The name “Turo” is a registered trademark of Turo Inc. Use of this registered trademark is only used as necessary to identify the products and services referenced and does not imply or suggest, nor is it intended to imply or suggest, any affiliation, endorsement, partnership, or business relationship with Turo Inc.

How to install:

  1. Download zip file from Google Drive https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1apbtZG5sYcmPl4aI1DTlDJkcLFdP79sa?usp=sharing (no need to unzip it)
  2. In Chrome go to More Tools > Extensions from the 3-dot menu at top right corner (or go to link: chrome://extensions)
  3. Turn ON the switch on the top right of the page that says "Developer mode"
  4. Drag and drop zip file to the Extensions page. It will be installed automatically.
  5. Turn OFF the switch on the top right of the page that says "Developer mode", and you're all set!

Get vehicle data

This section of our guide will walk you through the process of acquiring detailed information on all available vehicles listed on Turo within your selected area. By following the steps outlined, you can utilize Raptor Explorer to gather data efficiently. This data is essential for understanding the market, planning your rental strategy, or conducting comprehensive analysis for your car-sharing business or research project.

1. Open Search page

Begin by searching for a car on Turo in the city of your choice. Specify a rental duration of 2-3 days, preferably a couple of months from today, to see the most options (choosing dates too soon may exclude some cars that are already rented). Above the search results, you will notice the "Raptor Explorer" button at the top left. Click this button to display the extension's table in a popup window. If this is your first time using it or if you have previously cleared the results, the table will initially be empty, showing only the column headers.

2. Sign in with Google

Sign in using your Google account by clicking on "Sign in with Google." A window will appear asking you to select your Google account. Raptor Explorer only uses your email address for communication purposes and does not gather any other personal information.

Start recording

Click on the "Start recording" button. No vehicles will be added just yet; this step simply permits the extension to add vehicles to your list next time it retrieves information from Turo server. Ensure that the recording feature is turned on before you proceed.

Update search

Slightly move the map to trigger Turo to show the "Search this area" button at the map's top, and click it. (On some versions of the Turo website, you might see an option that says "Search as I move the map." If so, tick this box and then move the map to refresh the car results from Turo). A notification will display in the website's top-right corner indicating how many vehicles have been added to your Raptor table. Each request has maximum of 200 vehicles, so try moving and zooming the map to capture all vehicles in the area. Raptor Explorer only adds unique vehicles, ensuring no duplicates.

Enrich data

Click on the "Enrich vehicle data" button to initiate the process of gathering detailed data for each listed vehicle, filling in the missing information for each row and column. This process typically takes around one second per vehicle, so take this time to sit back and enjoy your tea or coffee. Keep the Raptor popup window open to maintain active data enrichment.

Select Date Range

After the data enrichment is done, you can select different Date Ranges for two columns in the interface (chek the screenshot). Choose dates within a span of up to one year before the current day and one month into the future. Looking ahead by 30 days can provide insights into early bookings for each car. Choose from last 30, 90, 180, or 365 days, this calendar year, or set a custom range -- perhaps you're interested in seeing revenue during summer months. Each column includes subcolumns for "BusyDays" and "Income," whose data will update whenever you change the Date Ranges.

Export

Export the data from Raptor to a spreadsheet file (xlsx). When doing so, the file will retain the selected date ranges, and only the vehicles you've chosen to display (if you've applied filters to the Raptor columns) will be included.

Columns

The "Columns" section gives you details about the listings, such as the vehicle's location, type, and features, along with data on usage and earnings like listing creation date, number of trips, and income. It also includes host information and other relevant metrics.

Vehicle information

  • Location: The city and state where the car is available for rent.
  • Type: The category of the car listed, such as SUV, Car, Truck, Passenger Van, or Cargo Van.
  • Color: The color of the car, though some listings may not specify this.
  • Trim: The specific variant of the car model, which indicates different feature packages
  • Features: A list of special features included with the car, like Bluetooth, Android Auto, and so on.

Vehicle Utilization and Earnings

  • CreatedAt: The date when the car was first listed for rent.
  • Days: The total number of days the car has been listed as available
  • Trips: The total number of completed rentals for the car.
  • T/D: The ratio of trips to the total number of days available.
  • $day: The average daily rental price for the car over the past 365 days
  • MaxDistanceDaily: The maximum distance a renter can drive per day without extra fees, with '999' indicating unlimited miles, set by Host
  • %WeeklyDiscount: The percentage off the regular price for rentals lasting at least one week.
  • %MonthlyDiscount: The percentage off for rentals lasting at least one month.
  • BusyDays: The number of days the car was either booked for rental or marked as unavailable by the host during the selected Date Range.
  • Income: The total estimated income from the car during the selected Date Range, calculated by adding up the daily rental rates for the days the car was booked.

Host info/User Interaction/Other

  • Plan - the protection plan selected by the owner for this vehicle: 60, 75, 80, 85, or 90
  • StarHost: Indicates whether the host is a 'StarHost'.
  • HostId: A unique identifier for the host, which can be used to filter listings by the same host.
  • Favs: How many times the car has been added to users' favorites.s
  • Reviews: The total number of reviews the car has received.
  • Ratings: The current average user rating of the car.
  • Avg Market $:The average price paid for similar vehicles (same year/model/trim and mileage) based on historical data within the US market
  • URL: The direct link to the car’s listing.
  • ID: A unique identifier for the car

PRO version

The free version of Raptor is for testing and basic analysis, restricting your table to 5 results. To access unlimited data and support the Raptor extension, you can subscribe for $14.99 monthly, with an option to cancel anytime.

Activate PRO version

To enable the Pro version, click on the "upgrading to PRO" link, or select "Open extension page." Then click "Upgrade to PRO." You'll be redirected to the Stripe page to choose your payment method and subscribe. Activation may take a few minutes. If it takes longer, please reach out to us at support@raptorexplorer.com or on Telegram.

Cancel subscription

To cancel your subscription, you have two options: click "Open extension page" from the Raptor popup or find the Raptor icon (represented as a puzzle piece) in the top right corner of the Chrome browser, then click on Raptor. Look for the "Manage subscription" button, click it, and you'll be directed to the Stripe page to carry out the cancellation. You can continue to use Raptor PRO until the end of your billing cycle. Alternatively, we can handle the cancellation for you; just send an email to support@raptorexplorer.com or message us on Telegram.