# Car dealers in Peterborough, ON

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Measured September 30, 2026 · ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity

We asked ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity 7 questions about where to buy a used car in Peterborough. Across their 21 answers, they named Trans Canada Nissan / Used Car City in 5, Paul Tinney Auto Sales in 4, Peterborough Kia in 3.

In all, the assistants named 8 dealerships: Trans Canada Nissan / Used Car City, Paul Tinney Auto Sales, Peterborough Kia, Peterborough Subaru, Russelle Toyota, Holiday Ford, Paradise Auto Source and Peterborough Volkswagen.

## The list

AI-Ready Verified dealerships first, then every dealership AI named, ordered by how many of the 21 answers named it. Verified means a confirmed dealer licence, live inventory and lender rates on file. Nothing here is bought.

| # | Dealership | Address | Phone | Named by | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trans Canada Nissan / Used Car City | 1189 Lansdowne St W, Peterborough, ON | (705) 743-4141 | ChatGPT, Gemini | 5 of 21 |
| 2 | Paul Tinney Auto Sales | 801 Clonsilla Avenue, Peterborough, ON | (705) 743-9881 | Gemini, Perplexity | 4 of 21 |
| 3 | Peterborough Kia | 238 Lansdowne St E., Peterborough, ON | (705) 741-1188 | ChatGPT, Gemini | 3 of 21 |
| 4 | Peterborough Subaru | 1370 Chemong Rd, Peterborough, ON | (058) 766-6591 | Perplexity | 2 of 21 |
| 5 | Russelle Toyota | 1400 Lansdowne St. W Peterborough, Ontario K9J 2A2, Ontario | (705) 742-4288 | Gemini | 2 of 21 |
| 6 | Holiday Ford | 1555 Lansdowne Street West, Peterborough, ON | (705) 742-5432 | Gemini | 1 of 21 |
| 7 | Paradise Auto Source | 31 Lansdowne St West, Peterborough, ON | (705) 745-0550 | ChatGPT | 1 of 21 |
| 8 | Peterborough Volkswagen | 500 Towerhill Rd, Peterborough, ON | (705) 745-2413 | Gemini | 1 of 21 |

## What the assistants said

We asked Gemini "Which independent used car dealerships should I consider in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada?" on September 30, 2026. It answered: "Additionally, Trans Canada Nissan / Used Car City presents "Used Car City" as offering a large selection of quality pre-owned cars and trucks, selling and servicing all makes and models, and operating as a family-run business in Peterborough since 1971."

We asked Perplexity "Which independent used car dealerships should I consider in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada?" on September 30, 2026. It answered: "If you want independent used car dealerships in Peterborough, the strongest matches from the results are Kawartha Trucks, John Dewar’s Autosource, Paul Tinney Auto Sales, Deals On Wheels, Auto Connect Sales, Complete Auto Sales, and Paterson Auto Sales & Service."

## The questions we asked

- I have CAD $20,000 cash to spend on a used car in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. What should I buy?
- I need a used AWD vehicle for winter in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. What's a good option under CAD $25,000?
- I'm paying cash for a used commuter car in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. What can I get for CAD $15,000?
- What used SUV should I buy for under CAD $25,000 in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada?
- What's the best used seven-passenger SUV under CAD $30,000 in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada?
- Where should I buy a used car in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada?
- Which independent used car dealerships should I consider in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada?

## How this list is made

Every month we ask ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity the same questions about Peterborough, the way a shopper would type them, and record which dealerships each answer names. A dealership counts once per answer. Verified dealerships are listed first; inside each group the order is how many answers named the dealership. No position is sold. Measured September 30, 2026; refreshed monthly.

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