Begin by visiting Facebook Marketplace on a desktop browser and entering your desired keyword in the search bar (e.g., “Toyota Corolla”). Avoid applying any filters at this stage, as you will customize them later by editing the URL.

Begin by visiting Facebook Marketplace and entering your desired keyword in the search bar (e.g., “Toyota Corolla”). Avoid applying any filters at this stage.

Once your search results are displayed, locate the URL in your browser’s address bar. It will look something like this:

To narrow down your search by transmission type, add the following parameter to the URL:

• For automatic transmission:
  &transmissionType=automatic
• For manual transmission:
  &transmissionType=manual

You can also add other parameters to further refine your search:

• Maximum Price: Add &maxPrice=10000 to filter results by price.
• Distance (Radius): Use &radiusKM=150 to define the search radius.

To search for cars with automatic transmission within a 150 km radius, priced under $10,000, your URL might look like this:

• Retaining Filters: The transmission filter may remain intact when applying other filters directly on the platform. If it resets, simply re-add it to the URL.
• What About exact=false?
  This parameter controls how precise your search results are. Setting it to false allows for broader matches, while true will give you more specific results.

Editing the URL lets you unlock hidden filtering options not available in the Marketplace interface. This is particularly helpful for advanced searches, saving time and effort when narrowing down results.

Give it a try, and you’ll see how much easier it becomes to find what you’re looking for!