r/askcarguys for brand marketing: what AI answers cite and where we have posted
r/askcarguys threads were cited 95 times in 91 AI answers we tracked (Apr 3, 2026 to Oct 2, 2026), which ranks it #65 of the 138 subreddits cited 50 or more times. We have placed under 50 verified comments there, so none of our own placement numbers for it are published.
95
AI citations of its threads
26
different threads cited
under 50
verified comments we placed
#65
of 138 by AI citations
How AI answers use r/askcarguys
| Engine | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Perplexity (Sonar) | 56 | 59% |
| Gemini (2.0 and 2.5 Flash) | 31 | 33% |
| OpenAI models (GPT-4o, GPT-5.1) | 8 | 8% |
| Question type | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Describing a problem | 48 | 51% |
| Comparing products or competitors | 30 | 32% |
| Looking for a product to buy | 17 | 18% |
The r/askcarguys threads AI answers cite most
| Thread (from its link) | Times cited |
|---|---|
| Good aftermarket parts sites | 21 |
| Best auto parts website | 10 |
| What aftermarket parts usually require or | 9 |
| Do ppl avoid lease mileage penalties by trying to… | 8 |
| Performance upgrade companies | 7 |
These 5 threads account for 55 of the 95 citations.
Our verified comments in r/askcarguys
We have placed under 50 verified comments in r/askcarguys, so we publish no placement numbers for it.
Reading the r/askcarguys numbers
Perplexity supplies the largest share of the citations (59%, 56 of 95), ahead of Gemini at 33%.
By question type, describing a problem accounts for 51% of the answers that cited r/askcarguys, then comparing products or competitors (32%) and looking for a product to buy (18%).
Citations are spread out: the most-cited thread accounts for 22% of them and the top three for 42%, out of 26 different threads.
Before you post anything yourself, read the rules of r/askcarguys; moderators change them. For how these threads reach answers, see the AI search guide.
Frequently asked questions
Do AI answers cite r/askcarguys?
Yes. In 66,986 AI answers we tracked between Jan 9, 2026 and Oct 2, 2026, r/askcarguys threads were cited 95 times across 91 answers and 26 different threads.
How many comments has CommunityMentions placed in r/askcarguys?
Fewer than 50 verified comments, so we do not publish a count for it.
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| Subreddit | AI citations | Our verified comments | Members |
|---|---|---|---|
| r/WRX | 63 | under 50 | |
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| r/enginebuilding | under 50 | 56 | 102,167 |
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Method
Counts come from CommunityMentions' AI-answer tracking and delivery database; anything under 50 shows as "under 50". The page text is generated from those counts. Full method.
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