Cars and motoring
Tracks AI visibility for brands in the UK cars and motoring market.
Answers collected Sunday 4 October 2026 · Published Monday 5 October 2026
| # | Brand | Visibility | Cited | 4 wks | Assistants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34.0% | 30.2% | - | ||
| 2 | 30.2% | 1.8% | 1 | ||
| 3 | 29.8% | 3.5% | 1 | ||
| 4 | 26.3% | 0.0% | - | ||
| 5 | 22.8% | 0.3% | - | ||
| 6 | 22.5% | 0.0% | - | ||
| 7 | 22.2% | 17.0% | - | ||
| 8 | 20.7% | 0.0% | 2 | ||
| 9 | 20.0% | 0.3% | 1 | ||
| 10 | 19.8% | 12.3% | 1 | ||
| 11 | 18.3% | 0.0% | 1 | ||
| 12 | 18.2% | 12.3% | 1 |
Showing brands named in at least 2% of answers.
What the assistants say
"* **Broker Comparison:** Using services like Carwow or Motorpoint to obtain dealer quotes can unlock thousands in extra dealer discounts for brands like Audi, Nissan, and Volkswagen [carwow.co.uk](https://www.carwow.co.uk/new-car-deals), [thisismoney.co.uk](https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/a"
"## Regional Highly-Rated Dealers If you prefer a smaller, regional dealer with strong local reputations: | Dealer | Location | Rating | |---|---|---| | **JL Vans** | Warrington | 4.9★ (508 reviews) | | **Merseyside Van Sales** | Haydock | 5.0★ (124 reviews) | | **Loads of Vans** | London | 4.7★ (4"
"It's worth using comparison platforms like [carwow.co.uk](https://www.carwow.co.uk/new-car-deals) to see live, negotiated prices rather than relying solely on list-price discounts."
"**Carwow** is another strong UK option, connecting you with a network of vetted dealers ([carwow.co.uk](https://www.carwow.co.uk/used-cars))."
"Running a PHEV without plugging in will return worse MPG than a conventional petrol/diesel [carwow.co.uk](https://www.carwow.co.uk/suvs/hybrid/plug-in)."
"**My suggestion:** Don't fixate on the model name — get actual insurance quotes for 2–3 specific used examples (same model, different years/engines) before buying, since RAC's data shows real-world costs can vary significantly even within what looks like an identical car."
"[rac.co.uk](https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/advice/insurance/cheapest-cars-to-insure-for-17-year-olds/) 2."
"**Auto Trader** The UK's most visited car website and largest used car classifieds platform, with **427,645 used cars** listed as of January 2026."
"[thecarexpert.co.uk](https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/best-websites-buying-a-car/) --- ### Quick Recommendations - **Best overall / biggest choice:** Auto Trader — unmatched listings and the only major site with significant private-seller inventory."
"Auto Trader** ([autotrader.co.uk](https://www.autotrader.co.uk/cars/new)) The UK's most visited car website, with roughly 23,238 new cars listed as of January 2026."
Named together
Sample panel questions
Six verbatim questions sampled per category from the 50-question panel. Panel v1, effective 2026-W39.
Source: index-panels-v2 (panel version 1, effective 2026-W39). Six prompts per category, drawn at random from the live 50-prompt panel with at least one from every topic. Text is verbatim as run.
- new-car-brands
Can you recommend a good SUV to buy in the UK this year?
- new-car-brands
Which car brands hold their value best in the UK?
- car-buying-platforms
Which UK websites are best for buying a used car online?
- new-car-brands
Best small electric car in the UK to buy right now?
- new-car-brands
Which is the best family car in the UK?
- used-car-retailers
Which UK used car retailers deliver to your door?