Separate recommendations of a car make or model from recommendations of the specific dealer, importer, workshop and motorcycle dealership. That is the prerequisite for measuring business visibility.
The automotive baseline links a buyer intent to a verifiable offer and the actual recommended provider. A model mention does not count as a dealer mention.
Unit of analysis and a fixed prompt set
Record exact unbranded prompts, models or AI interfaces, geography, dates and the rule for identifying the business. A car brand mentioned without the seller does not raise dealer BMR.
BMR is the proportion of received AI answers containing the tracked company name. Report missing answers separately; keep the baseline prompt set stable when adding new market segments.
Build the intent × evidence matrix
Segment dealer prompts by new versus used cars, trims, trade-in and financing. Segment imports by contracting role, origin, customs, recycling fees and vehicle passport. Segment repair by fault, vehicle type and work order.
Commercial vehicles require payload and application data; motorcycles require accurate specifications, stock and service terms. A generic 'best automotive company' prompt is not an adequate diagnostic.
Review answers for factual accuracy
For each answer store the prompt, model and date, named providers, recommendation context, cited evidence and contradictions.
A car make is mentioned but the dealership is not: dealer BMR does not increase.
A dealer is named with an incomplete price: verify finance and add-on conditions.
A workshop is recommended for unverified specialist repairs: flag the claim.
An importer is assigned a fixed fee without sufficient conditions: verify the current applicable rules.
A motorcycle warranty is asserted without the applicable sales terms: verify the dealer and manufacturer documents.
Publish verifiable decision evidence
Create readable offer and service pages with exact model, trim, terms, repair scope and motorcycle model information. The date and source of changing claims matter as much as the claim itself.
Russian consumer guidance from 2026 covers car-sale add-ons and the current repair paperwork framework. Recheck applicability instead of relying on outdated summaries.
Repeat the baseline without changing its meaning
Measure the fixed sample monthly, document missing answers and measure new prompts in a separate expanded sample. Track sound recommendations as well as raw mentions.
For GAEO's guaranteed plan, the contractual BMR targets from the baseline are +5, +10 and +15 percentage points for months 1, 2 and 3 respectively. The contract defines the measurement conditions.
Worked verification scenario
Suppose an AI answer recommends a dealer and a quoted price. Verify model, trim, date, payment mode and extras against the actual offer. A price valid only with a credit package needs an explicit qualification.
This is a hypothetical procedure, not evidence of an actual client measurement.
Related industry services and current GEO plans
Each service has its own buyer questions and applicable evidence. Explore the exact scope before estimating the engagement.
Car buyers ask AI assistants where a particular model is in stock, what its real purchase price is after finance or trade-in conditions and whether the dealer provides a valid warranty. I test those transactional questions and identify which model, inventory and contract details are missing or inaccurately represented in AI recommendations.
Buyers choosing a vehicle sourcing company want a credible landed-cost estimate, a clear purchasing arrangement, independent condition checks and documents needed after import. I assess AI recommendations by market, route and contractual responsibility, distinguishing an illustrative price from a verified offer for a particular car.
Drivers ask AI where to repair a specific fault, often adding vehicle model, neighbourhood, appointment availability and diagnostic costs. I examine which service centres appear in those recommendations and which claims about a workshop can be checked against real evidence.
Fleet buyers ask which truck or machine fits a specific payload, operating route, budget and service requirement. I test which dealers AI recommends for these questions and whether model specifications, stock claims and support terms can be verified against actual offers.
A rider may choose a motorcycle based on height, riding experience, intended route and nearby service support. I examine which dealers AI recommends for these scenarios, and whether the answers reflect real models, stock availability, purchase terms and maintenance options.
GAEO keeps the measurement framework separate from evidence about clients in this sector. No completed client performance in this sector is asserted by this page.
The baseline audit defines the sample for monthly reporting. Current plans, the calculator and the financial-guarantee conditions are provided on their canonical pricing pages. The guaranteed plan targets +5/+10/+15 percentage points of BMR against baseline after months 1/2/3, subject to contract.
These sources establish the general legal context. They do not certify any named business; statuses and transaction conditions must be verified individually at the time of use.