feat: initial car search setup with Playwright crawler and sites list

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+# Car search sites for used hybrids under $10K near Woodinville WA (98077)
+
+search:
+  zip: "98077"
+  radius_miles: 50
+  max_price: 10000
+  fuel_type: hybrid
+  target_models:
+    - Toyota Prius (2009-2015, 3rd gen) -- most reliable, huge supply, 50+ mpg
+    - Toyota Camry Hybrid (2007-2015) -- comfortable, very reliable
+    - Honda Civic Hybrid (2009-2014) -- decent, avoid pre-2009 (battery issues)
+    - Honda Insight (2009-2014) -- compact, reliable, good mpg
+    - Hyundai Ioniq (2017+) -- newer, good value if in budget
+    - Toyota Highlander Hybrid (2006-2015) -- more space, lower mpg
+  avoid:
+    - Honda Civic Hybrid pre-2009 (battery pack failures)
+    - Nissan Altima Hybrid (poor hybrid system reliability)
+
+aggregators:
+  - name: CarGurus
+    url: https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action
+    search_params: "zip=98077&maxPrice=10000&fuelTypes=HYBRID&distance=50"
+    notes: Best for price analysis (deals rated good/great/fair). JS-heavy, needs Playwright.
+
+  - name: Cars.com
+    url: https://www.cars.com/shopping/results/
+    search_params: "fuel_slugs[]=hybrid&maximum_price=10000&zip=98077&maximum_distance=50"
+    notes: Large inventory. JS-heavy.
+
+  - name: Autotrader
+    url: https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/all-cars
+    search_params: "zip=98077&maxPrice=10000&fuelTypeGroup=HYB&searchRadius=50"
+    notes: Good filters. Heavy JS, aggressive bot detection.
+
+  - name: Edmunds
+    url: https://www.edmunds.com/inventory/srp.html
+    search_params: "inventorytype=used&zip=98077&price=0-10000&fuel=hybrid&radius=50"
+    notes: Good reviews integration. JS-heavy.
+
+  - name: KBB
+    url: https://www.kbb.com/cars-for-sale/all/
+    search_params: "zip=98077&maxPrice=10000&fuelType=Hybrid&distance=50"
+    notes: Good for fair price estimates.
+
+  - name: TrueCar
+    url: https://www.truecar.com/used-cars-for-sale/listings/
+    search_params: "location=98077&price_high=10000&fuel_type=Hybrid&search_radius=50"
+    notes: Shows what others paid. JS-heavy.
+
+  - name: AutoTempest
+    url: https://www.autotempest.com/results
+    search_params: "zip=98077&maxprice=10000&fuel=hybrid&radius=50"
+    notes: Meta-aggregator -- searches all sites at once. Good starting point.
+
+dealers:
+  - name: CarMax
+    url: https://www.carmax.com/cars/hybrid
+    locations: [Renton WA, Lynnwood WA]
+    notes: No-haggle pricing. Good return policy.
+
+  - name: Carvana
+    url: https://www.carvana.com/cars
+    notes: Online-only, delivery to home. 7-day return policy.
+
+  - name: 405 Motors
+    url: https://www.405motors.com/
+    location: Woodinville WA 98072
+    notes: Local dealer, hybrid/budget focused. Very close to home.
+
+marketplace:
+  - name: Facebook Marketplace
+    url: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/seattle/vehicles
+    notes: Large private party selection. Requires FB login.
+
+  - name: Craigslist Seattle
+    url: https://seattle.craigslist.org/search/cta
+    search_params: "auto_fuel_type=4&max_price=10000&postal=98077&search_distance=50"
+    notes: Good for private party deals. Simple HTML, easiest to scrape.
+
+  - name: OfferUp
+    url: https://offerup.com/explore/sck/wa/seattle/cars-trucks
+    notes: Mobile-first marketplace.
+
+auctions:
+  - name: Copart (North Seattle)
+    url: https://www.copart.com/locations/north-seattle-wa-48
+    notes: Salvage + run-and-drive. Free buyer account. Risk of hidden damage.
+
+  - name: IAAI (Seattle)
+    url: https://www.iaai.com/Locations/327
+    notes: Insurance auctions open to public.
+
+  - name: GovDeals
+    url: https://www.govdeals.com/
+    notes: Government surplus vehicles. Occasional gems.