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Dayman Motors vs Turners:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Turners had more branded searches than Dayman Motors among Nelson used car dealerships in New Zealand. Turners had about 910 branded searches, while Dayman Motors had 240. Turners made up 34.9% of all Nelson used car dealership searches we track, and Dayman Motors accounted for 9.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Nelson used car dealerships, Turners appeared in three of the four answers and Dayman Motors in none.

Among Nelson used car dealerships in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Turners, about 4 searches for every 1 for Dayman Motors

Turners 910 searchesDayman Motors 240 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Turners, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Dayman Motors in 0

Turners in 3 of 4Dayman Motors in 0 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

Turners, the only one of the two named

Turners first in 3Dayman Motors never named

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Top Nelson used car dealerships in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Turners was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Dayman Motors 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.

  1. Turners1st
  2. Bowater Toyota2nd
  3. Value Vehicles3rd
  4. Get Cars Richmond4th
  5. Car Company Nelson–
  6. Dayman Motors–
  7. Houston Motor Group–

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

See every answer about Nelson used car dealerships

4 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Is Dayman Motors or Turners more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Dayman Motors and Turners 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.

Dayman Motors and Turners among Nelson used car dealerships in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Turners, Dayman Motors. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthTurnersBowater ToyotaCar Company NelsonDayman MotorsValue VehiclesGet Cars RichmondHouston Motor Group
Oct 202531.4%28.2%15.3%11%4.7%5.5%3.9%
Nov 202530.3%27.3%14.8%12.1%5.3%5.3%4.9%
Dec 202530.1%31.2%13.8%12.4%5%2.5%5%
Jan 202629.7%28.8%15.7%10.8%6.5%3.6%4.9%
Feb 202632.7%29.3%13%10.3%6%4.7%4%
Mar 202629.4%28.4%15.5%12.9%6.5%3.5%3.9%
Apr 202634.7%27.5%14.9%11.5%4.2%2.7%4.6%
May 202633.8%26.8%14.5%11.9%5.9%2.6%4.5%
Jun 202634.2%23.7%19.4%9.5%3.9%3.6%5.6%
Jul 202630.8%26.1%17.4%11.2%5.1%5.1%4.3%
Aug 202635.4%26%17.3%7.9%5.8%4%3.6%
Sep 202634.9%27.6%14.9%9.2%5.4%4.2%3.8%

How has the Dayman Motors and Turners comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for New Zealand Nelson used car dealerships in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Dayman Motors gained share of searches among Nelson used car dealerships in New Zealand, from 7.9% to 9.2%.

  2. In September 2026, Turners lost share of searches among Nelson used car dealerships in New Zealand, from 35.4% to 34.9%.

How are branded searches counted?

6 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Dayman Motors’ and Turners’ 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.

Dayman Motors

4 branded search terms

  • dayman motors
  • dayman motors nelson
  • daymans
  • daymans cars nelson

Turners

2 branded search terms

  • turners cars nelson
  • turners nelson

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