How popular isTurners Cars Palmerston North?
In September 2026, people searched for Turners Cars Palmerston North by name about 1,000 times in New Zealand, a 13.6% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 25.4% of all New Zealand Palmerston North used car dealership searches, placing Turners Cars Palmerston North first out of ten dealerships. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Palmerston North used car dealerships, Turners Cars Palmerston North appeared in three of the four answers and was the sixth most recommended of the ten.
Turners Cars Palmerston North is the most searched of 10 competitors and the sixth most recommended in AI answers.
- Turners Cars Palmerston NorthShare of searches 25.4%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
- McVerry Crawford Motor GroupShare of searches 14.2%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
- Mainly CarsShare of searches 13.8%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
- Ian Humphrey MotorsShare of searches 9.1%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
Yes CarsShare of searches 9.1%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top Palmerston North used car dealerships in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Turners Cars Palmerston North was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Turners Cars Palmerston North is the sixth most recommended of the ten.
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.
- Greenland Auto Group4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Turners Cars Palmerston North3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- McVerry Crawford Motor Group3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- ORIX Vehicle Sales2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Imported Carz2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- Terans Auto Traders2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Mainly Cars1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Ian Humphrey Motors1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Yes Cars1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Japan Cars0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about Palmerston North used car dealerships
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which used car dealership should I shop at in Palmerston North, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best used car dealerships in Palmerston North, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best used car dealership in Palmerston North, New Zealand for a used car?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“used car dealers palmerston north”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“second hand cars palmerston north”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which Palmerston North used car dealerships compete with Turners Cars Palmerston North?
Share of searches by month for Turners Cars Palmerston North, McVerry Crawford Motor Group, Mainly Cars, Ian Humphrey Motors, Yes Cars, Japan Cars, ORIX Vehicle Sales, Greenland Auto Group, Imported Carz, Terans Auto Traders. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Turners Cars Palmerston North | McVerry Crawford Motor Group | Mainly Cars | Ian Humphrey Motors | Yes Cars | Japan Cars | ORIX Vehicle Sales | Greenland Auto Group | Imported Carz | Terans Auto Traders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 26.4% | 17.6% | 9.3% | 14.3% | 11.5% | 3.3% | 9.9% | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 23.4% | 23.9% | 8.3% | 12.7% | 12.7% | 2.4% | 7.3% | 0% | 5.4% | 3.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 25.8% | 21.5% | 11.3% | 9.1% | 11.3% | 3.2% | 9.7% | 0% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 30.1% | 16.7% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 13.4% | 4.2% | 10% | 0% | 4.6% | 3.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 24.9% | 25.3% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 11% | 3.4% | 10.1% | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 30.4% | 20.7% | 11% | 7.2% | 13.5% | 3.4% | 8% | 0% | 3.8% | 2.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 28.8% | 19.5% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 12.7% | 7.8% | 8.8% | 0% | 5.4% | 3.4% |
| May 2026 | 29.2% | 19.8% | 8.4% | 6.9% | 10.4% | 7.4% | 7.9% | 0% | 6.9% | 3% |
| Jun 2026 | 25.5% | 21.2% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 5.6% | 12.6% | 3.9% | 4.8% | 2.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 27.8% | 15.6% | 8% | 6.6% | 8% | 7.1% | 10.8% | 8% | 5.2% | 2.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 25.9% | 17.5% | 9.2% | 7.5% | 9.2% | 7.9% | 9.6% | 7.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 25.4% | 14.2% | 13.8% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 8.2% | 7.8% | 7.3% | 3% | 2.2% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 25.4% | 590 | 0% | -0.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 14.2% | 330 | -17.5% | -3.3 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 13.8% | 320 | +52.4% | +4.6 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 8th to 4th | 9.1% | 210 | +23.5% | +1.6 pointsmoved from 8th to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 9.1% | 210 | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 8.2% | 190 | +5.6% | +0.3 points | |
| 7, moved from 3rd to 7th | 7.8% | 180 | -18.2% | -1.9 pointsmoved from 3rd to 7th | |
| 8, moved from 7th to 8th | 7.3% | 170 | 0% | -0.1 pointsmoved from 7th to 8th | |
| 9, held 9th | 3% | 70 | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 2.2% | 50 | -16.7% | -0.5 points |
Held 1st. 590 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
2.McVerry Crawford Motor Group
14.2%
Held 2nd. 330 estimated branded searches, -17.5% vs prior month. Share -3.3 points.
13.8%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 320 estimated branded searches, +52.4% vs prior month. Share +4.6 points.
9.1%
Moved from 8th to 4th. 210 estimated branded searches, +23.5% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.
5.
Yes Cars9.1%
Held 5th. 210 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
8.2%
Held 6th. 190 estimated branded searches, +5.6% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
7.8%
Moved from 3rd to 7th. 180 estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.9 points.
7.3%
Moved from 7th to 8th. 170 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
3%
Held 9th. 70 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
2.2%
Held 10th. 50 estimated branded searches, -16.7% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
Compare popularity between Turners Cars Palmerston North and its closest rivals
- Turners Cars Palmerston North vs McVerry Crawford Motor Group: compare popularity
- Turners Cars Palmerston North vs Mainly Cars: compare popularity
- Turners Cars Palmerston North vs Ian Humphrey Motors: compare popularity
Turners Cars Palmerston North vs Yes Cars: compare popularity
Turners Cars Palmerston North vs Japan Cars: compare popularity- Compare Turners Cars Palmerston North with any brand
Every comparison with Turners Cars Palmerston North
9 comparisons
- McVerry Crawford Motor Group vs Turners Cars Palmerston North
- Mainly Cars vs Turners Cars Palmerston North
- Ian Humphrey Motors vs Turners Cars Palmerston North
- Turners Cars Palmerston North vs Yes Cars
- Japan Cars vs Turners Cars Palmerston North
- ORIX Vehicle Sales vs Turners Cars Palmerston North
- Greenland Auto Group vs Turners Cars Palmerston North
- Imported Carz vs Turners Cars Palmerston North
- Terans Auto Traders vs Turners Cars Palmerston North
How has branded search demand for Turners Cars Palmerston North changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Turners Cars Palmerston North in New Zealand rose from 880 to 1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Turners Cars Palmerston North’s share of searches among Palmerston North used car dealerships in New Zealand decreased from 26.4% to 25.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Turners Cars Palmerston North’s share of searches among Palmerston North used car dealerships in New Zealand peaked at 30.4% in March 2026 and was lowest at 23.4% in November 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Palmerston North used car dealerships in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Mainly Cars overtook ORIX Vehicle Sales to rank 3rd among Palmerston North used car dealerships in New Zealand, with 13.8% of the searches.
In September 2026, Ian Humphrey Motors overtook ORIX Vehicle Sales and 3 others to rank 4th among Palmerston North used car dealerships in New Zealand, with 9.1% of the searches.
In September 2026, McVerry Crawford Motor Group lost share of searches among Palmerston North used car dealerships in New Zealand, from 17.5% to 14.2%.
In September 2026, ORIX Vehicle Sales lost share of searches among Palmerston North used car dealerships in New Zealand, from 9.6% to 7.8%.

Japan Cars’ share of searches among Palmerston North used car dealerships in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 5.6% to 8.2% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Turners Cars Palmerston North in New Zealand rose 22.9% over 12 measured months, from 480 to 590 in September 2026.
How are Turners Cars Palmerston North’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Turners Cars Palmerston North’s 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.
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