Bowater Toyota vs Get Cars Richmond:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Bowater Toyota had more branded searches than Get Cars Richmond among Nelson used car dealerships in New Zealand. Bowater Toyota had about 720 branded searches, while Get Cars Richmond had 110. Bowater Toyota made up 27.6% of all Nelson used car dealership searches we track, and Get Cars Richmond accounted for 4.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Nelson used car dealerships, Bowater Toyota and Get Cars Richmond each appeared in three of the four answers. Bowater Toyota was mentioned before Get Cars Richmond in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Bowater Toyota, about 7 searches for every 1 for Get Cars Richmond
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 4 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Bowater Toyota, named ahead of Get Cars Richmond in 2 of 3 answers
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Top Nelson used car dealerships in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Bowater Toyota and Get Cars Richmond were each mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Bowater Toyota was listed before Get Cars Richmond in two out of three 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.
Turners3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Bowater Toyota3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Get Cars Richmond3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Value Vehicles2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Car Company Nelson0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Dayman Motors0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Houston Motor Group0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which used car dealership should I shop at in Nelson, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best used car dealerships in Nelson, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best used car dealership in Nelson, New Zealand for a reliable used car?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“nelson car yards”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“used car dealerships nelson”
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.
Is Bowater Toyota or Get Cars Richmond more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bowater Toyota and Get Cars Richmond by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven Nelson used car dealerships we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Bowater Toyota, Get Cars Richmond. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Turners | Bowater Toyota | Car Company Nelson | Dayman Motors | Value Vehicles | Get Cars Richmond | Houston Motor Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 31.4% | 28.2% | 15.3% | 11% | 4.7% | 5.5% | 3.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 30.3% | 27.3% | 14.8% | 12.1% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 30.1% | 31.2% | 13.8% | 12.4% | 5% | 2.5% | 5% |
| Jan 2026 | 29.7% | 28.8% | 15.7% | 10.8% | 6.5% | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 32.7% | 29.3% | 13% | 10.3% | 6% | 4.7% | 4% |
| Mar 2026 | 29.4% | 28.4% | 15.5% | 12.9% | 6.5% | 3.5% | 3.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 34.7% | 27.5% | 14.9% | 11.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| May 2026 | 33.8% | 26.8% | 14.5% | 11.9% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 4.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.2% | 23.7% | 19.4% | 9.5% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 30.8% | 26.1% | 17.4% | 11.2% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 35.4% | 26% | 17.3% | 7.9% | 5.8% | 4% | 3.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 34.9% | 27.6% | 14.9% | 9.2% | 5.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% |
How has the Bowater Toyota and Get Cars Richmond comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Bowater Toyota was ahead of Get Cars Richmond in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bowater Toyota’s share of searches among Nelson used car dealerships in New Zealand moved from 28.2% to 27.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 720.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Get Cars Richmond’s share of searches among Nelson used car dealerships in New Zealand moved from 5.5% to 4.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 140 to 110.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Nelson used car dealerships in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Bowater Toyota gained share of searches among Nelson used car dealerships in New Zealand, from 26% to 27.6%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Get Cars Richmond in New Zealand fell 21.4% over 12 measured months, from 140 to 110 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bowater Toyota’s and Get Cars Richmond’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Bowater Toyota
1 branded search term
- bowater toyota
Get Cars Richmond
1 branded search term
- get cars richmond
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