How popular isGrays?
In September 2026, people searched for Grays by name about 10 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 0.01% of all New Zealand vehicle auction house searches, placing Grays fourth out of four houses. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about vehicle auction houses, Grays did not appear in any of the answers.
Grays is the fourth most searched of 4 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
TurnersShare of searches 70.6%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
ManheimShare of searches 28%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd- PicklesShare of searches 1.3%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
GraysShare of searches 0.01%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top vehicle auction houses in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Grays did not appear in any of the four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which vehicle auction house should I shop at in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best vehicle auction houses in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best vehicle auction house in New Zealand for a used car buyer?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“car auctions nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“used vehicle auction”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Which vehicle auction houses compete with Grays?
Share of searches by month for Turners, Manheim, Grays. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Turners | Manheim | Pickles | Grays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 70.6% | 28.2% | 1.3% | 0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 70.7% | 28% | 1.3% | 0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 71.1% | 27.5% | 1.5% | 0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 74.6% | 24.2% | 1.1% | 0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 70.6% | 28% | 1.3% | 0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 73.4% | 25.5% | 1.1% | 0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 70.7% | 28.1% | 1.2% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 70.5% | 28.2% | 1.3% | 0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 66.7% | 32.1% | 1.2% | 0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 70.6% | 28.1% | 1.3% | 0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 70.8% | 28% | 1.3% | 0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 70.6% | 28% | 1.3% | 0.01% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 70.6% | 57.6K | -0.66% | -0.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 28% | 22.9K | -0.31% | +0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 1.3% | 1.1K | +2.9% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.01% | 10 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Turners70.6%
Held 1st. 57.6K estimated branded searches, -0.66% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
2.
Manheim28%
Held 2nd. 22.9K estimated branded searches, -0.31% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
3.Pickles
1.3%
Held 3rd. 1.1K estimated branded searches, +2.9% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.
Grays0.01%
Held 4th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Grays and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Grays changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Grays in New Zealand held steady at 10.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Grays’ share of searches among vehicle auction houses in New Zealand held steady at 0.01%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand vehicle auction houses in September 2026?
0 changes
Nothing among vehicle auction houses moved beyond provider rounding in September 2026.
How are Grays’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Grays’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- grays car auction
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