Category AI Visibility Report
Auto Body Parts AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈14,950
Est. AI queries / month
12
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 12 buyer topics in Auto Body Parts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 14,950 AI queries per month.
- Evercoat leads the AI shelf with 5.1% of brand mentions, followed by Auto Metal Direct (4.4%) and Sherman (3.2%). The top three hold 12.7% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “auto body parts kits” (top keyword “body kit”, ~5,400 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (28.7% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evercoat | 161 | 5.1% |
| 2 | Auto Metal Direct | 141 | 4.4% |
| 3 | Sherman | 102 | 3.2% |
| 4 | LKQ Self Service | 93 | 2.9% |
| 5 | Goodmark | 89 | 2.8% |
| 6 | Key Parts | 76 | 2.4% |
| 7 | 3M | 69 | 2.2% |
| 8 | Dynacorn | 65 | 2% |
| 9 | Klokkerholm | 61 | 1.9% |
| 10 | Safelite | 56 | 1.8% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| auto body parts kits | ≈5,423 | body kit | 5,400 |
| auto body filler parts | ≈5,244 | auto body filler | 8,100 |
| painted auto body parts | ≈4,283 | painted auto parts | 3,600 |
| used auto body parts | — | used car parts | 60,500 |
| GM auto body parts | — | gm parts direct | 22,200 |
| truck auto body parts | — | boost auto parts | 8,100 |
| Ford auto body parts | — | ford parts | 110,000 |
| OEM auto body parts | — | oem parts | 14,800 |
| aftermarket auto body parts | — | aftermarket car parts | 246,000 |
| Mercedes auto body parts | — | mercedes parts | 12,100 |
| auto body glass parts | — | safelite auto glass | 450,000 |
| European auto body parts | — | vw parts | 27,100 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 207 | 28.7% |
| capacertified.org | 75 | 10.4% |
| carbody.com | 44 | 6.1% |
| safelite.com | 33 | 4.6% |
| 3m.com | 32 | 4.4% |
| lkqcorp.com | 30 | 4.2% |
| evercoat.com | 27 | 3.7% |
| carparts.com | 27 | 3.7% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for auto body parts?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Evercoat (5.1%), Auto Metal Direct (4.4%), Sherman (3.2%), LKQ Self Service (2.9%), Goodmark (2.8%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about auto body parts?
GEOly estimates ~14,950 AI queries per month in this category across 12 buyer topics, led by “auto body parts kits”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for auto body parts?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, capacertified.org, carbody.com, safelite.com, 3m.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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