Category AI Visibility Report
Vehicles & 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
≈707,251
Est. AI queries / month
575
Buyer topics monitored
592
Brands on the AI shelf
77
Categories covered
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 575 buyer topics in Vehicles & Parts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 707,251 AI queries per month.
- Yamaha leads the AI shelf with 1.5% of brand mentions, followed by Honda (1.5%) and Toyota (1.5%). The top three hold 4.5% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “kei trucks” (top keyword “kei trucks”, ~165,000 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (24.8% 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 | Yamaha | 3,848 | 1.5% |
| 2 | Honda | 3,830 | 1.5% |
| 3 | Toyota | 3,790 | 1.5% |
| 4 | Minn Kota | 3,020 | 1.2% |
| 5 | Ford | 2,199 | 0.9% |
| 6 | Curt | 2,061 | 0.8% |
| 7 | Garmin | 1,906 | 0.8% |
| 8 | Malone | 1,855 | 0.7% |
| 9 | Yakima | 1,746 | 0.7% |
| 10 | Thule | 1,733 | 0.7% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| kei trucks | ≈148,693 | kei trucks | 165,000 |
| small pickup trucks | ≈95,110 | small pickup trucks | 49,500 |
| Muscle cars | ≈49,286 | muscle cars | 60,500 |
| Convertible cars | ≈30,742 | convertible cars | 40,500 |
| house trailers | ≈29,985 | used trailers houses for sale | 27,100 |
| gooseneck trailers | ≈22,821 | goosenecks trailers | 33,100 |
| kayak trailers | ≈18,143 | trailers for kayak | 22,200 |
| sailing yachts | ≈10,441 | sailing yacht | 4,400 |
| new golf carts | ≈10,375 | golf carts new | 6,600 |
| childrens golf carts | ≈9,912 | childrens golf carts | 8,100 |
| lithium car batteries | ≈9,219 | lithium ion car batteries | 8,100 |
| hybrid car batteries | ≈8,769 | cost to replace hybrid car batteries | 6,600 |
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 | 10,313 | 24.8% |
| etrailer.com | 1,890 | 4.5% |
| caranddriver.com | 1,578 | 3.8% |
| westmarine.com | 480 | 1.2% |
| goodhousekeeping.com | 476 | 1.1% |
| consumerreports.org | 462 | 1.1% |
| johnsonoutdoors.com | 342 | 0.8% |
| outdoorlife.com | 309 | 0.7% |
Category reports inside
| Category | Est. AI queries / mo | Topics | Top brand in AI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | ≈243,803 | 6 | Ford |
| Cars | ≈80,028 | 9 | Toyota |
| Trailers | ≈70,949 | 12 | Big Tex |
| Golf Carts | ≈27,823 | 13 | Club Car |
| Motorcycle Helmets | ≈22,160 | 10 | Shoei |
| Car Batteries | ≈17,988 | 6 | Odyssey |
| Upholstery Cleaners | ≈15,957 | 11 | Bissell |
| Trailer Hitches | ≈15,766 | 16 | Curt |
| Yachts | ≈15,071 | 7 | Nordhavn |
| Transmissions | ≈14,335 | 11 | Toyota |
| Steering Wheels | ≈13,575 | 15 | Logitech |
| Tire Repair Kits | ≈12,401 | 6 | Stop & Go |
| Vehicle Tires | ≈11,868 | 8 | Michelin |
| Antifreeze | ≈11,723 | 11 | Prestone |
| Obd Scanners | ≈8,907 | 6 | Autel |
| Tonneau Covers | ≈8,610 | 16 | BAKFlip |
| Automotive Paints | ≈8,282 | 6 | PPG |
| Boat Motors | ≈7,998 | 12 | Yamaha |
| Trolling Motors | ≈7,645 | 11 | Minn Kota |
| Brake Pads | ≈6,865 | 5 | Akebono |
| Car Air Fresheners | ≈5,651 | 10 | LITTLE TREE |
| Windshield Wipers | ≈5,302 | 13 | Bosch |
| Car Speakers | ≈5,297 | 6 | JBL |
| Recreational Vehicles | ≈4,992 | 8 | Winnebago Solis |
| Off-Road Vehicles | ≈4,448 | 7 | Toyota |
| Sailboats | ≈4,263 | 8 | Catalina |
| Brake Rotors | ≈4,100 | 7 | PowerStop |
| Jack Stands | ≈3,303 | 9 | Daytona |
| Fuel Additives | ≈3,058 | 14 | Gumout |
| Kayak Racks | ≈3,056 | 14 | Malone |
| Car Engines | ≈2,918 | 9 | Toyota |
| Car Lifts | ≈2,784 | 11 | BendPak |
| Motor Oils | ≈2,734 | 7 | Mobil |
| Shift Knobs | ≈2,725 | 20 | Billetworkz |
| Differentials | ≈2,616 | 7 | Dana |
| Backup Cameras | ≈2,580 | 8 | AUTO-VOX |
| Snowmobiles | ≈2,225 | 8 | Ski-Doo |
| Boat Covers | ≈2,203 | 9 | Carver |
| Neck Braces | ≈2,060 | 6 | Leatt |
| Hitch Locks | ≈1,743 | 6 | Proven Industries |
| Personal Watercraft | ≈1,635 | 6 | Yamaha |
| Radiator Hoses | ≈1,409 | 5 | Gates |
| Car Spoilers | ≈1,380 | 5 | APR Performance |
| Ball Joints | ≈1,373 | 8 | Moog |
| Loading Ramps | ≈1,310 | 12 | Black Widow |
| Turn Signals | ≈1,207 | 10 | Ravemen |
| Wheel Chocks | ≈1,180 | 13 | Buyers Products |
| Rv Covers | ≈1,157 | 6 | Classic Accessories |
| Brake Fluids | ≈1,079 | 5 | Motul |
| Ultralight Aircraft | ≈1,053 | 9 | Kolb |
| Roof Rack Systems | ≈958 | 5 | Thule |
| Speedometers | ≈812 | 6 | AutoMeter |
| Boat Anchors | ≈625 | 9 | Fortress |
| Windshield Covers | ≈543 | 5 | Frost Guard |
| Cargo Nets | ≈526 | 9 | Gladiator |
| Cargo Racks | ≈402 | 5 | Yakima |
| Motorcycle Covers | ≈381 | 8 | Dowco |
| Car Bumpers | ≈292 | 6 | ARB |
| Tow Straps | ≈117 | 5 | Rhino USA |
| Airplanes | — | 4 | Cessna |
| Car Fenders | — | 2 | Auto Metal Direct |
| Car Glass Cleaners | — | 3 | Invisible Glass |
| Car Organizers | — | 4 | HighRoad |
| Car Polishes | — | 2 | Meguiar's |
| Car Protectants | — | 3 | 303 |
| Car Wash Soaps | — | 4 | Adam's Polishes |
| Car Waxes | — | 1 | Meguiar's |
| Car Wraps | — | 3 | 3M |
| Fuel Injector Cleaners | — | 3 | Gumout |
| Hot Air Balloons | — | 4 | Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Co. |
| Portable Fuel Cans | — | 2 | Scepter |
| Power Steering Fluids | — | 3 | Honda |
| Steering Wheel Locks | — | 3 | The Club |
| Trunk Mats | — | 4 | WeatherTech |
| Vehicle Covers | — | 4 | Covercraft |
| Windshield Repair Kits | — | 1 | Permatex |
| Windshield Washer Fluids | — | 4 | Rain-X |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for vehicles & parts?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Yamaha (1.5%), Honda (1.5%), Toyota (1.5%), Minn Kota (1.2%), Ford (0.9%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about vehicles & parts?
GEOly estimates ~707,251 AI queries per month in this category across 575 buyer topics, led by “kei trucks”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for vehicles & parts?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, etrailer.com, caranddriver.com, westmarine.com, goodhousekeeping.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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