Nelson used car dealerships in New Zealand:Which brands are most popular in search?
In August 2026, Car Company Nelson was the most searched among nelson used car dealerships in New Zealand, with an estimated 2.7K branded searches and 75.6% estimated Share of Search within this set.
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Compare Nelson used car dealerships using branded search demand from across New Zealand. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Car Company Nelson, Dayman Motors, Houston Motor Group, Value Vehicles. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Car Company Nelson | Dayman Motors | Houston Motor Group | Value Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 70.9% | 17.7% | 6.3% | 5.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 73.2% | 17.4% | 5.9% | 3.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 70.5% | 18.5% | 6.3% | 4.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 69.5% | 17.3% | 7% | 6.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 70.3% | 17.8% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 68.9% | 18.9% | 6.2% | 6% |
| Apr 2026 | 70.7% | 18.2% | 6.3% | 4.8% |
| May 2026 | 71.6% | 19% | 6% | 3.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 73.5% | 16.5% | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 73.1% | 18.3% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 75.6% | 15% | 5% | 4.4% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — |
This month’s ranking, August 2026
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 75.6% | 2.7K | 0% | +2.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 15% | 540 | -20.6% | -3.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 5% | 180 | +12.5% | +0.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.4% | 160 | 0% | +0.1 points |
75.6%
held 1st · 2.7K estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · +2.4 points
15%
held 2nd · 540 estimated branded searches · -20.6% vs prior month · -3.3 points
held 3rd · 180 estimated branded searches · +12.5% vs prior month · +0.7 points
4.4%
held 4th · 160 estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · +0.1 points
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Which brand is most popular in search among nelson used car dealerships in New Zealand?
4 brands
In August 2026, Car Company Nelson was the most searched among nelson used car dealerships in New Zealand, with an estimated 2.7K branded searches and 75.6% estimated Share of Search within this set. Dayman Motors is in 2nd place, 60.6 percentage points behind at 15% Share of Search.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car Company Nelson | 70.9% → 75.6% | 75.6%Aug 2026 | 68.9%Mar 2026 | 1st |
| Dayman Motors | 17.7% → 15% | 19%May 2026 | 15%Aug 2026 | 2nd |
| Houston Motor Group | 6.3% → 5% | 7%Jan 2026 | 4.3%Jul 2026 | 3rd |
| Value Vehicles | 5.1% → 4.4% | 6.3%Jan 2026 | 3.4%May 2026 | 4th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Car Company Nelson’s estimated Share of Search among nelson used car dealerships in New Zealand increased from 70.9% to 75.6%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Dayman Motors’ estimated Share of Search among nelson used car dealerships in New Zealand decreased from 17.7% to 15%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Houston Motor Group’s estimated Share of Search among nelson used car dealerships in New Zealand decreased from 6.3% to 5%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Value Vehicles’ estimated Share of Search among nelson used car dealerships in New Zealand decreased from 5.1% to 4.4%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Car Company Nelson’s estimated Share of Search among nelson used car dealerships in New Zealand peaked at 75.6% in August 2026 and was lowest at 68.9% in March 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Dayman Motors’ estimated Share of Search among nelson used car dealerships in New Zealand peaked at 19% in May 2026 and was lowest at 15% in August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Houston Motor Group’s estimated Share of Search among nelson used car dealerships in New Zealand peaked at 7% in January 2026 and was lowest at 4.3% in July 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Value Vehicles’ estimated Share of Search among nelson used car dealerships in New Zealand peaked at 6.3% in January 2026 and was lowest at 3.4% in May 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand nelson used car dealerships in August 2026?
4 changes
In August 2026, Car Company Nelson gained estimated Share of Search among nelson used car dealerships in New Zealand, from 73.1% to 75.6%.
In August 2026, Houston Motor Group gained estimated Share of Search among nelson used car dealerships in New Zealand, from 4.3% to 5%.
In August 2026, Dayman Motors lost estimated Share of Search among nelson used car dealerships in New Zealand, from 18.3% to 15%.
Value Vehicles’ estimated Share of Search among nelson used car dealerships in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 3.4% to 4.4% in August 2026.
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