What LLMs cite
How to choose a safe used vehicle
From recent prompt runs · US · Updated October 29, 2025
GEOGrow tested this high-intent customer question across Gemini, Perplexity, and ChatGPT. Rankings below show which companies appeared most often in those responses — not who is independently the best.
Top brand
Lemon Squad
Leads across all key metrics
AI engines mentioning
2 of 3
Lemon Squad appears in 2 of 3 AI engines
#1 recommendations
1
Lemon Squad was the #1 recommendation once.
AI answer share
67%
Lemon Squad appears in 67% of answers in our tests
Top AI Answers
Which companies appear most often in AI responses?
Updated October 29, 2025
| # | Company | AI engines mentioning | #1 recommendations | AI answer share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lemon Squad Claim your company | 2 of 3 | 1 | 67% |
| 2 | CarFax Claim | 1 of 3 | 1 | 33% |
| 3 | NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) Claim | 1 of 3 | 0 | 33% |
| 4 | Carchex Claim | 1 of 3 | 0 | 33% |
| 5 | IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) Claim | 1 of 3 | 0 | 33% |
| 6 | YourMechanic Claim | 1 of 3 | 0 | 33% |
| 7 | AAA (American Automobile Association) Claim | 1 of 3 | 0 | 33% |
| 8 | iNeedaPPi Mobile Car Inspectors Claim | 1 of 3 | 0 | 33% |
What Each AI Recommended
Recent answer snapshots by engine.
ChatGPT
No listed companies extracted from this model’s response.
Gemini
- 1. CarFax
- 2. NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
- 3. IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety)
- 4. AAA (American Automobile Association)
- 5. Manufacturer Certified Pre-Owned Programs (e.g., Toyota Certified Used Vehicles)
- 6. AutoCheck
+4 more in this answer
Perplexity
+3 more in this answer
What LLMs cite
Sources cited in the most recent prompt runs for this question. The mix varies by engine.
- ineedappi.com Comparing the Top Mobile Pre-Purchase Car Inspection Services in 2025
- spyne.ai Best Auto Inspection Companies & Services: 2025 Guide - Spyne
- iihs.org Shopping for safety: a guide for new and used vehicle buyers
- autopom.com Buying a Used Car Checklist - A Comprehensive Guide - autopom!
- consumer.ftc.gov Used Cars | Consumer Advice - Federal Trade Commission
- consumerreports.org Expert Tips on How to Inspect a Used Car - Consumer Reports
- consumerreports.org How to Buy a Safe Used Car - Consumer Reports
- consumerreports.org How to Protect Yourself When Buying a Used Car - Consumer Reports
Who's Winning in AI?
AI Leaderboard · Based on this buyer question
Lemon Squad currently leads this conversation. AI visibility leadership is valuable — but competitive markets shift fast.
Lemon Squad currently leads this conversation.
- #1 Lemon Squad 67%
- #2 CarFax 33%
- #3
- #4 Carchex 33%
- #5
- #6 YourMechanic 33%
- #7
- #8
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How We Measure AI Answer Share
AI Answer Tracker by GEOGrow measures how companies appear when high-intent customer questions are asked across supported AI platforms. Results are observational snapshots and can vary by model, location, personalization, source availability, and date.
AI Answer Share is weighted recommendation appearances divided by all possible recommendation opportunities. Rankings shown here represent the responses collected during the stated research period and are not endorsements by GEOGrow. Method: 3 independent AI observations.
- Question tested
- How to choose a safe used vehicle
- Market
- US
- AI engines
- Gemini, Perplexity, and ChatGPT
- Research date
- October 29, 2025