Buyers asking AI for a VinFast dealer around Forney hear Vinfast of Forney in 6 of 6 answers.
3 things to fix, 1 of them costing the store buyers today. 2 fixed once in the first week, 1 worked every month.
- On Google Maps the store is missing for "vinfast service". Across 25 points around Forney, the store appears in the map box at 0. Where it doesn't, Ewing VinFast of Plano shows instead. evidence
- The service link on the homepage is broken. The service page linked from the homepage returns an error (HTTP 404). Service is where the margin is and its page is dead. evidence
- The Google Business Profile is incomplete. The profile is what Google Maps and the AI assistants read first. Today the Q&A section is empty. evidence
At a glance.
Green reads well for the store,
amber is mixed,
red is a gap. Every cell links to the evidence.
▲▼ against the check of 2026-09-02 00:57.
Full history
What changed since 2026-09-02 00:57
1 improved, 0 got worse,
12 unchanged. Compared with the previous finished check of this store
(1.7 $ of data).
The question set or the assistants differ between the two
checks, so the AI figures are compared as percentages, question by question only where the text matches.
| Metric | Before | Now | Change |
| Citations to own site, % of all | 22 | 30 | ▲ +8% |
3 questions a real shopper would type, put to
ChatGPT 3/3, Google Gemini 3/3,
each with live web search on. Where the store was not named, the assistant recommended
competitors by name.
Verbatim answers below
The question that ends in a visit. An assistant can only answer it from
inventory pages it is able to read - the vehicle pages, their schema and the sitemap
checked in section 9.
Availability questions in the table below
The rest went to review aggregators, forums and competing dealerships. Those
pages, not the dealer's, are what the models read and repeat back to a buyer.
Full source count below
Top three at 25 of them, outside the first twenty at 0.
Grid below
Top three at 0 of them, outside the first twenty at 25.
Grid below
Every tracked keyword ranks
inside the top 30.
Google showed an AI Overview on 6 of these searches and cited this store on
6 of them.
Keyword table below
A vendor-hosted dealer platform. Templates, schema, robots.txt and llms.txt change through the vendor's admin or a support ticket; there is no server access. Most vendors expose a custom-HTML / script slot and let the dealer edit page copy, titles and meta.
Platform, hosting and the third-party stack below
Price 35225 USD,
availability InStock, VIN present,
mileage present
One vehicle page read, section 9
4.2 stars from 560 reviews.
Reviewers talk about: car buying experience (52), easy process (40), kind staff (35), first car purchase (29), car selection (29).
Full profile below
1 · What the AI assistants tell a buyer
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ChatGPT
3/3
named · gpt-5.6-sol
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Google Gemini
3/3
named · gemini-3.5-flash
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| Buyer question | ChatGPT | Google Gemini |
| I live in Forney, TX. Which VinFast dealership should I buy a new car from? Give me a short ranked list with reasons. |
named | named |
| Does any VinFast dealer near Forney, TX actually have a new VF 8 in stock right now - on the lot, not "in transit"? I want to test drive one this weekend. Who should I call, and roughly what are they asking? availability |
named | named |
| Looking for a used VinFast VF 8 under $30,000 with under 60,000 miles near Forney, TX. Which dealers have one in stock right now? I want actual listings, not just dealer names. availability |
named | named |
"Named" means the dealership appears anywhere in the answer, including as a
runner-up. It is the loosest possible test and it is the one being reported.
The answers, verbatim
Untouched excerpts - this is what a shopper sees. Showing
6 of 6 answers, questions the store lost first.
This store and competitors named instead are marked in the text.
I live in Forney, TX. Which VinFast dealership should I buy a new car from? Give me a short ranked list with reasons.
ChatGPT · gpt-5.6-sol
named
Ranked recommendation 1. VinFast of Forney — best and only practical choice - Located at 401 E. US Highway 80 in Forney, making test drives, warranty work, and software/service visits convenient. - Stocks new VF 8 and VF 9 vehicles and operates a VinFast service center. - CarEdge ranks it among the most transparent VinFast dealers nationally, reporting no documentation fee and no typical mandatory add-ons, though its quote sample is limited. - Customer feedback is generally positive, particularly regarding low-pressure sales and straightforward pricing. 2. No other Texas VinFast dealer is compelling enough to justify the drive - VinFast’s Texas dealer network remains limited, so buying far from Forney could make post-sale support less convenient. Bottom line: Buy from VinFast of Forney, but request a written out-the-door price showing every fee and add-on before visiting. Compare financing with your bank or credit union, and confirm that the specific vehicle has all outstanding software updates completed.
Sources the model used: vinfastofforney.com, caredge.com, capitalone.com, vinfastauto.us
Google Gemini · gemini-3.5-flash
named
Since you live in Forney, Texas, you are in a highly convenient position. Not only is there a VinFast dealership located directly in your town, but the broader Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex also hosts several of the brand's very first franchised dealerships in the country. The best VinFast dealerships to buy a new car from, ranked by convenience and reputation, are listed below: 1. VinFast of Forney (Ranked 1 for Ultimate Convenience) * Location: 401 E US Hwy 80, Forney, TX 75126 * Why buy here: * Zero Commute: This is located right in your backyard. Buying locally means you don't have to drive across the metroplex for test drives, paperwork, or delivery. * Easier Service and Maintenance: EVs require specialized service, diagnostic equipment, and software updates. Having your local dealer right down the road for warranty repairs and routine checkups is an unmatched perk. * Familiar Financing: They partner with Capital One Auto Navigator, which can make the pre-qualification and financing process very straightforward. 2. Ewing VinFast of Plano (Ranked 2 for Dealer Reputation) * Location: 1575 Dallas Parkway, Plano, TX 75093 (Approx. 40–45 minutes from Forney) * Why buy here: * Established Ownership: Ewing Automotive Group is one of the oldest and most respected family-owned dealer networks in North Texas (dating back to 1940), also running nearby Mercedes-Benz and Buick/GMC stores
Sources the model used: vinfastauto.us, vinfastofforney.com, capitalone.com, planomagazine.com, mbplano.com, facebook.com, principlevinfastgrapevine.com, communityimpact.com, ewingvinfastofplano.com
Does any VinFast dealer near Forney, TX actually have a new VF 8 in stock right now - on the lot, not "in transit"? I want to test drive one this weekend. Who should I call, and roughly what are they asking?
ChatGPT · gpt-5.6-sol
named
Best bet: VinFast of Forney The strongest current inventory evidence points to VinFast of Forney, located at 401 E. US Highway 80, Forney, TX 75126. Its inventory systems show multiple new 2025 VF 8s with 10–35 miles, including specific VINs and stock numbers—not merely generic “arriving soon” vehicles. A recent third-party inventory feed also labels new VF 8s as “on the lot right now.” Call sales: (814) 831-6326 A separate listing gives (814) 831-1325, so try the first number and then the second if necessary. Saturday hours: reportedly 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sunday closed. Rough asking prices - 2025 VF 8 Eco: approximately $35,225 advertised - 2025 VF 8 Plus: roughly $43,400–$48,400, depending on equipment and whether the advertised incentive is still valid Those figures appear to include a $225 administrative fee but exclude tax, title, registration and licensing. Some listings still mention an incentive that expired March 31, 2026, so do not assume every displayed discount remains valid in September 2026. What to say when you call > “I want to test-drive a new VF 8 this Saturday, September 5. Please confirm one is physically on your Forney lot—not allocated, off-site or in transit. Can you give me the stock number, current mileage and today’s selling price, and text me a current photo?” One specifically listed candidate is a 2025 VF 8 Eco, stock SH012220, VIN ending 012220, showing
Sources the model used: vinfastofforney.com, kbb.com
Google Gemini · gemini-3.5-flash
named
Yes, you are in luck! There is a dealership right in your backyard that has several new, physical 2025 VinFast VF 8 models physically in stock on the lot, ready for a test drive this weekend. Here are the details on who to call, where they are, and what they are asking: 1. The Nearest Dealer: VinFast of Forney Located right in Forney, this dealership has multiple physical 2025 VF 8 units on the lot. * Address: 401 E US Highway 80, Forney, TX 75126 * Phone Number: (814) 831-6326 or (814) 831-1325 * Weekend Hours: Open Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Closed on Sundays). What they are asking (Pricing): They have both the Eco and Plus trims in stock: * 2025 VF 8 Eco: Advertised starting around $35,225 (down from a starting MSRP of $39,225). * 2025 VF 8 Plus: Advertised around $42,437. *(Note: Third-party auto transparency reviews, like CarEdge, rate VinFast of Forney very highly—giving them an "A" for pricing honesty. They generally charge a $0 dealer document fee (significantly below the Texas average) and do not force sketchy dealer add-ons, meaning the advertised price is very close to what you will actually pay out-the-door).* 2. The Backup Dealer: Ewing VinFast of Plano If you want to compare stock or try a different location, the next closest dealer is in Plano (about a 35–40 minute drive northwest of Forney). They are the self-proclaimed "1 Volume VinFast Dealer in the US
Sources the model used: vinfastofforney.com, kbb.com, caredge.com, autotrader.com, ewingvinfastofplano.com, vinfastauto.us, aofgreenville.com
Looking for a used VinFast VF 8 under $30,000 with under 60,000 miles near Forney, TX. Which dealers have one in stock right now? I want actual listings, not just dealer names.
ChatGPT · gpt-5.6-sol
named
I found these actual used VF 8 listings under $30,000 and 60,000 miles in the Forney/DFW area: Dealer · Location · Vehicle · Mileage · Advertised price · VIN VinFast of Forney / Autos of Forney · 401 E. US Hwy 80, Forney · 2023 VF 8 Eco, Neptune Gray, AWD · 155 mi. · $23,223 including $225 admin fee · RLLV1AEBXPH000334 Auto Capital USA · Denton · 2023 VF 8 Enhanced Range · 25,136 mi. · $19,990 · RLLV1AFA5PH003406 iDrive1 Motorcars · Carrollton · 2023 VF 8 Standard Range · 73 mi. · $21,977 · RLLV1AEB5PH000421 iDrive1 Motorcars · Carrollton · 2023 VF 8 Standard Range · 68 mi. · $21,977 · RLLV1AEB8PH000915 iDrive1 Motorcars · Carrollton · 2023 VF 8 Standard Range · 11,628 mi. · $19,977 · RLLV1AEB7PH002753 iDrive1 Motorcars · Carrollton · 2023 VF 8 Standard Range · 20,696 mi. · $19,977 · RLLV1AFAXPH000601 iDrive1 Motorcars · Carrollton · 2023 VF 8 Standard Range · 14,486 mi. · $19,977 · RLLV1AFA5PH001719 The Forney vehicle is the strongest confirmed listing: it appears on the dealer’s own inventory page and was also recently indexed by Cars.com. The dealer page says its advertised total includes mandatory dealer fees but excludes taxes, title, registration and license charges. The Denton and Carrollton vehicles are active marketplace listings tied to their specific VINs, although the marketplace warns that additional fees may apply. One additional Forney listing appeared for a blac
Sources the model used: vinfastofforney.com, autostoday.com, cargurus.com
Google Gemini · gemini-3.5-flash
named
Active listings for used VinFast VF 8s under $30,000 and under 60,000 miles in the Dallas-Fort Worth area include several options right in or near Forney, TX: 1. VinFast of Forney (Local Dealer) *Located right in town at 401 E US Hwy 80, Forney, TX 75126*: * 2023 VinFast VF 8 Eco (City Edition AWD) * Price: $20,723 (or listed at $20,800 on some partner sites) * Mileage: 72 miles * Color: Jet Black * VIN: RLLV1AEB0PH001797 * Stock : PH001797 *Note: They also have a newer pre-owned 2024 VinFast VF 8 Plus with 1,131 miles in stock (VIN: RLLV1AFA3RH007621), but it is listed as "Call for Price."* 2. Autos of Forney / Lone Star Auto Brokers (Greenville Location) *Located at Autos of Forney’s sister location in Greenville, TX (approx. 41 miles from Forney/Dallas)*: * 2023 VinFast VF 8 Plus AWD * Price: $21,223 * Mileage: 12,000 miles * Color: Sunset Orange Metallic * VIN: RLLV1AEBXPH000334 * Stock : PH000334 * 2023 VinFast VF 8 Plus AWD * Price: $22,223 * Mileage: 3,930 miles * VIN: RLLV1AFA6PH001793 * Stock : PH001793 3. Denton, TX (Approx. 55 miles northwest of Forney) * 2023 VinFast VF 8 Plus (City Edition AWD) * Price: $19,715 * Mileage: 25,136 miles * Color: Blue * VIN: RLLV1AFA5PH003406 * Stock : 397
Sources the model used: vinfastofforney.com, cargurus.com, edmunds.com, cars.com
2 · Who the machines actually read
Every source cited across the 6 AI answers, counted.
80 citations in total, 24 of them to vinfastofforney.com.
ewingvinfastofplano.com
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principlevinfastgrapevine.com
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3 · Google: rankings and AI Overview
| Keyword | Position | AI Overview |
vinfastofforney.com | Who is ranking 1-3 |
| vinfast dealer forney, tx |
2 |
shown |
cited |
www.vinfastofforney.com, www.capitalone.com, caredge.com |
| vinfast dealership forney, tx |
1 |
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www.vinfastofforney.com, www.capitalone.com, caredge.com |
| new vinfast for sale forney, tx |
2 |
shown |
cited |
www.vinfastofforney.com, www.autotrader.com, www.vinfastofforney.com |
| vinfast lease deals forney, tx |
2 |
shown |
cited |
www.vinfastofforney.com, www.facebook.com, vinfastauto.us |
| best vinfast dealer near forney, tx |
2 |
shown |
cited |
www.vinfastofforney.com, caredge.com, www.capitalone.com |
| used cars forney, tx |
8 |
- |
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www.towneastford.com, www.carfax.com, happiautogroup.com |
| vinfast service forney, tx |
2 |
shown |
cited |
www.vinfastofforney.com, www.capitalone.com, www.facebook.com |
| certified pre owned vinfast forney, tx |
1 |
- |
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www.vinfastofforney.com, www.vinfastofforney.com, www.edmunds.com |
| vinfast dealer near me forney, tx |
2 |
shown |
cited |
www.vinfastofforney.com, www.capitalone.com, www.kbb.com |
| vinfast suv for sale forney, tx |
4 |
- |
- |
www.vinfastofforney.com, www.vinfastofforney.com, www.edmunds.com |
4 · Map pack coverage across the metro
Google Maps queried from a 5x5 grid of points spanning roughly 22 km. Each cell
is this store's position in the local results for a searcher standing there.
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visible at 25/25, top-3 at 25, average 1.0
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visible at 0/25, top-3 at 0, average None
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Who holds #1 where this store does not
| Dealership ranked #1 at that point | Cells |
| Ewing VinFast of Plano | 25 |
5 · The stores being recommended instead
| Dealership | Google rating | Reviews | Referring domains |
Backlinks | Broken inbound links |
| Vinfast of Forney this store |
4.2 | 560 |
62 | 143 |
0 |
Review volume is the strongest signal an AI assistant can read about a
dealership, because it is the one it can verify from many sources.
6 · The Google Business Profile
The listing every map result, AI Overview and "near me" answer is built from.
Read directly from Google by listing id, so it is this store and no other.
| Item | Result | Detail |
| Claimed by the business | claimed |
Vinfast of Forney |
| Primary category | dealer |
Car dealer + Auto repair shop, Car finance and loan company, Electric vehicle charging station, Mechanic, Used car dealer, Used truck dealer |
| Opening hours listed | yes |
open 6 days a week |
| Photos | 1,817 |
logo set, cover set |
| Business description | 748 chars |
Formerly known as Autos of Forney, Vinfast of Forney has proudly served Forney, Sunnyvale, Arlington, Greenville, and beyond for over 20 years. Now as one of the first VinFast dealers in Texas, we’re bringing drivers the... |
| Attributes set (service options, offerings, payments, accessibility) | 12 |
has delivery, has in store shopping, has onsite services, has wheelchair accessible entrance, has wheelchair accessible parking, has oil change, has service repair, sells goods used, requires appointments, pay credit card, pay debit card, pay mobile nfc |
| Questions & answers on the listing | 0 |
nobody has asked, and the store has seeded none - an empty slot the models could otherwise quote |
| Links on the listing | 1 |
menu |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 |
560 reviews, 107 of them one or two stars |
What reviewers write about
Topics Google extracts from the review text, with the number of reviews behind
each. This is the vocabulary an assistant reuses when it describes the store.
| Topic | Reviews |
| car buying experience | 52 |
| easy process | 40 |
| kind staff | 35 |
| first car purchase | 29 |
| car selection | 29 |
| test drive | 13 |
| vehicle selection | 12 |
| helpful team | 10 |
| no pressure sales | 8 |
| new tires | 6 |
"People also search for" on this listing:
East Ridge Auto Sales (3.3, 36); Foss Auto Sales (4.4, 14); HAPPI AUTO GROUP LLC (4.8, 54); Outlaw Motors.
7 · What Google shows for the dealership's own name
The page a buyer lands on right after an assistant names the store. Query:
"Vinfast of Forney". This site ranks
#1.
Google also showed: short videos, related searches, knowledge graph, google reviews.
| # | Domain | What it is | Title |
| 1 | vinfastofforney.com |
this store |
VinFast of Forney: EV Dealership Forney, TX |
| 3 | capitalone.com |
other |
VinFast of Forney in FORNEY, TX |
| 4 | cars.com |
review site |
Autos of Forney |
| 5 | caredge.com |
review site |
Vinfast Of Forney Fees, Reviews & Transparency Grade: A |
| 6 | maps.apple.com |
maps / directory |
VinFast of Forney |
| 7 | instagram.com |
social |
VinFast of Forney (@vinfastofforney) |
| 8 | autotrader.com |
review site |
VinFast of Forney in Forney, TX | 111 Cars Available - Autotrader |
| 11 | facebook.com |
social |
Vinfast of Forney | Forney TX |
| 12 | kbb.com |
review site |
VinFast of Forney in Forney, TX | Rated 4.6 Stars |
| 13 | facebook.com |
social |
The future isn't just about where you're going. ... |
| 14 | vinfastauto.us |
OEM |
Find Us | VinFast |
| 15 | autostoday.com |
review site |
Vinfast Of Forney dealership in Forney, TX |
| 16 | iseecars.com |
review site |
vinfast of forney in Forney, TX - 4.9 Stars Unbiased Rating |
| 17 | aofgreenville.com |
other |
Autos of Forney Greenville: Used Cars Dealership Greenville TX |
| 18 | bbb.org |
review site |
Autos of Forney | BBB Business Profile |
"People also ask" next to the name:
Can I buy a VinFast car in the USA? · Is VinFast losing money? · How much will a VinFast car cost? · Which is better, VinFast or Byd?
Apple Maps listing on the first page: not seen -
Siri and Apple Intelligence answer from Apple Maps, not Google.
Third-party review pages ranking for the name are what the assistants cite when
the dealer's own site says nothing quotable. They are also where the rating an AI repeats
comes from.
8 · Who built the site, and what runs on it
| Item | Finding | Evidence |
| Platform | FlexDealer (LiftKit) - FlexDealer
high |
liftkit.io, liftkit.imgix, flexdealer, control.liftkit |
| What that means for access | A vendor-hosted dealer platform. Templates, schema, robots.txt and llms.txt change through the vendor's admin or a support ticket; there is no server access. Most vendors expose a custom-HTML / script slot and let the dealer edit page copy, titles and meta. |
| Hosting | AS14061 DigitalOcean, LLC, Toronto, CA |
167.99.187.246, CNAME vinfastofforney.com |
| CDN / WAF in front | none seen |
server: Apache/2.4.58 (Ubuntu) |
| Homepage weight | 3.2 MB over 142 requests |
127 requests to 38 third-party hosts |
Third-party stack on the homepage
| Category | Found |
| Analytics & pixels | Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics 4, Meta Pixel, Cox / Dealer.com analytics pixel, ASC data layer (Automotive Standards Council), Google Ads / DoubleClick, StackAdapt |
| Chat & messaging | CarNow |
| Digital retailing & finance | Capital One Auto Navigator |
| Inventory media & feeds | LiftKit media (imgix) |
| Front-end libraries | jQuery, Bootstrap, Font Awesome, Google Fonts, Modernizr |
Recognised from script hosts and page source. Every chat widget, digital
retailing tool and pixel is a request a buyer's browser makes before the first car shows.
9 · What the site gives a machine to work with
Measured on vinfastofforney.com from the homepage (desktop and phone), one inventory search page, one vehicle
page, the service page, up to three city pages and the three public files any crawler may request.
The dealership's site was not crawled - 8 requests in total.
Homepage
| Check | Result | Detail |
| Title names the brand and the city |
both |
EV Dealership Forney, TX | VinFast of Forney |
| AutoDealer / LocalBusiness schema on the homepage |
yes | AutoDealer, PostalAddress, GeoCoordinates |
| AutoDealer schema completeness |
4 of 9 |
missing: opening hours, sameAs (Google, social), departments (sales, service, parts), areaServed, image / logo |
| Phone on the page matches the Google listing |
match |
listing: +1814-831-6326 |
| Review and rating markup on the homepage |
no |
none found |
| FAQ markup - the format AI answers quote most readily |
no | not present on the homepage |
| llms.txt published and well-formed | no |
125 bytes |
| AI crawlers in robots.txt (GPTBot, ClaudeBot, PerplexityBot, OAI-SearchBot) |
allowed by name |
Bytespider, ClaudeBot, GPTBot, Google-Extended, PerplexityBot |
| Homepage words of indexable copy | 476 |
title 44 chars, meta description 156 chars |
| Homepage load, one cold desktop run |
2428 ms |
TTFB 320 ms, LCP 2428 ms, CLS 0.008, 142 requests, 3.2 MB |
| Images on the homepage missing alt text | 6 |
of 17 images |
| Check | Result | Detail |
| Spanish version of the site |
none |
0 Spanish links on the homepage, hreflang none, page lang "en" |
Inventory - the pages an "in stock" answer depends on
| Check | Result | Detail |
| Inventory search page reachable from the homepage |
HTTP 200 |
https://www.vinfastofforney.com/cars-for-sale/new?status=new |
| Vehicles listed on that page (links to vehicle pages) |
15 |
New EVs For Sale Forney, TX | VinFast of Forney |
| Inventory page indexable |
indexable |
robots meta: none; schema: none |
| One vehicle page read |
HTTP 200 |
https://www.vinfastofforney.com/inventory/New-2025-VinFast-VF-8/1400878 |
| Vehicle / Car schema on the vehicle page |
yes |
AutoDealer, Brand, Car, GeoCoordinates, Offer, Organization, PostalAddress, Product |
| Offer with price and availability |
complete |
price 35225 USD, availability InStock, condition NewCondition |
| VIN, mileage, year, model in the markup |
4 of 4 |
VIN yes, mileage 35, year 2025, VinFast VF 8 |
| Vehicle page indexable |
indexable |
robots meta: none |
| Vehicle page title | 60 chars |
2025 VinFast VF 8 for sale in Forney, TX | New VinFast Sales |
| Vehicle pages in the XML sitemap |
103 |
sitemap index with 3 children; read https://www.vinfastofforney.com/sitemap-vehicles.xml: 103 URLs, no lastmod dates |
| Service page linked from the homepage |
404 |
https://www.vinfastofforney.com/errors/404 |
A buyer asks an assistant "who has one in stock". The assistant can only say so
if it can reach the inventory page, open a vehicle page, and read price and availability
from it in a form it trusts. Each row above is one link in that chain.
10 · With the dealer's own data connected DEMO
Demo data. The numbers in this section are illustrative, for a sample store - not this dealership.
Nothing below was measured for Vinfast of Forney. Once the store's Google Analytics, Search
Console, Google Ads and server logs are connected, these blocks show the real figures next to
the check above, last 28 days vs the 28 before.
Google Analytics 4 demo
| Metric | Value | Change |
| Organic sessions | 6,420 | +7% |
| Sessions referred by AI assistants | 184 | +61% |
| from chatgpt.com | 121 | +74% |
| from gemini.google.com | 39 | +30% |
| from perplexity.ai | 24 | +41% |
| Vehicle page views (organic) | 9,870 | +4% |
| Leads: forms + calls + chats (organic) | 212 | +12% |
| Leads from AI-referred sessions | 19 | +90% |
| Lead rate, AI-referred vs all organic | 10.3% vs 3.3% | |
| Top organic landing pages | Sessions | Lead rate |
| / | 2,310 | 3.1% |
| /new-inventory/ | 1,480 | 4.2% |
| /used-inventory/ | 1,120 | 3.9% |
| /service/ | 640 | 2.4% |
| /new/2026-honda-cr-v-hybrid-sport-l-… | 310 | 6.8% |
Search Console demo
| Metric | Value | Change |
| Clicks | 8,910 | +5% |
| Impressions | 402,000 | +11% |
| Average CTR | 2.2% | -0.1 pt |
| Average position | 9.4 | +0.6 |
| Non-brand share of clicks | 38% | +3 pt |
| Vehicle pages indexed | 612 of 655 | |
| Query | Clicks | Impressions | CTR | Position |
| honda dealer irvine | 1,240 | 38,100 | 3.3% | 2.1 |
| norm reeves honda | 1,010 | 6,300 | 16.0% | 1.0 |
| honda cr-v for sale near me | 220 | 24,500 | 0.9% | 8.7 |
| used honda civic irvine | 180 | 9,900 | 1.8% | 5.4 |
| honda service irvine | 160 | 7,200 | 2.2% | 4.9 |
| 2026 honda pilot in stock | 45 | 5,100 | 0.9% | 11.2 |
| Pages seen a lot, clicked rarely | Impressions | CTR | Position | Why |
| /new/honda-cr-v/ | 31,000 | 0.7% | 6.8 | title has no price / stock words |
| /used-inventory/ | 18,400 | 1.1% | 7.9 | generic title, no city |
| /specials/ | 9,200 | 0.8% | 9.3 | expired offers still indexed |
Google Ads demo
| Metric | Value | Change |
| Spend | $14,200 | +2% |
| Clicks | 5,860 | -3% |
| Leads (conversions) | 241 | +6% |
| Cost per lead | $58.9 | -4% |
| Brand campaign share of spend | 22% | |
| Search terms also ranking #1-3 organically | 17 terms, $1,940 | |
| Campaign | Spend | Clicks | Leads | Cost / lead |
| Search - Brand | $3,100 | 2,040 | 96 | $32 |
| Search - New CR-V / Pilot | $5,400 | 1,910 | 78 | $69 |
| Search - Used | $3,200 | 1,220 | 41 | $78 |
| PMax - Inventory | $2,500 | 690 | 26 | $96 |
The line to watch is paid search terms the site already ranks #1-3 for organically:
that spend can move to the terms where it does not.
Server logs: who crawls the site demo
| Crawler | Hits | Vehicle pages fetched | Last visit |
| Googlebot | 41,200 | 612 | 4 h ago |
| Bingbot (feeds ChatGPT search) | 9,800 | 540 | 6 h ago |
| GPTBot | 1,340 | 388 | 1 d ago |
| OAI-SearchBot | 610 | 290 | 3 h ago |
| ClaudeBot | 420 | 150 | 2 d ago |
| PerplexityBot | 380 | 210 | 9 h ago |
| Google-Extended | 0 | 0 | never |
| Crawl problems | Count |
| Vehicle pages returning 404 to bots (sold cars, no redirect) | 94 |
| Bot hits on /search?... parameter URLs | 6,300 |
| Bot hits answered in more than 2 s | 8% |
| AI bots blocked by the WAF (403) | 0 |
Logs are the only place an AI crawler's visit is visible at all - GA4 never sees a
bot. Whether GPTBot fetched the vehicle pages this week is what decides if a "who has one in
stock" answer can name the store.
AI visibility to sold cars, one line demo
| Step | Value |
| Named by AI assistants (this check) | 11 of 18 answers |
| AI-referred sessions (GA4) | 184 |
| Vehicle pages viewed in those sessions | 612 |
| Leads from those sessions | 19 |
| Sold to those leads (CRM match) | 4 |
What connecting takes
| Source | Access |
| Google Analytics 4 | add our Google account as Viewer on the property - 2 minutes |
| Search Console | add the same account as a Full user on the property |
| Google Ads | link the account under our manager account (read-only) |
| Server logs | the platform vendor forwards access logs, or a CDN log export |
| CRM / DMS | lead export with source and sold flag, weekly CSV is enough |
Method: ChatGPT (gpt-5.6-sol), Google Gemini (gemini-3.5-flash)
with live web search, US locale. Google desktop SERP with AI Overview loaded, depth 30. Google Maps
local finder from 25 coordinate points per keyword. Business Profile read by listing id. Backlinks
from a live index. One Chrome render each of the homepage, an inventory page, a vehicle page and
the service page. Nothing here is modelled or scored.