Best DIY repair tutorials and services, according to AI

Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 1,013 AI responses · See how Parse measures this

ChrisFix maintains a firm hold as the most-cited resource in the DIY Automotive Repair niche across all observed platforms. The leaderboard remains highly contested between major video creators and automotive reference sites, reflecting a shift toward multi-platform instructional content.

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Best DIY Repair Tutorials and Services, According to ChatGPT & Google AI | Parse

#	Brand	What AI says	Mention rate
1	Alphabet		35%
2	ChrisFixDominates as the most-cited DIY auto repair tutorial creator.	Dominates as the most-cited DIY auto repair tutorial creator.	11%
3	The Home Depot		9%
4	AutoZoneFrequently cited for DIY parts and maintenance instructions.	Frequently cited for DIY parts and maintenance instructions.	9%
5	American Automobile Association (AAA)Standard go-to for roadside safety and emergency prep.	Standard go-to for roadside safety and emergency prep.	9%
6	For Dummies		9%
7	Allstate		8%
8	Autodesk		8%
9	WyoTech		7%
10	American Red CrossFrequent authority on first aid and emergency survival kits.	Frequent authority on first aid and emergency survival kits.	6%
11	Lowe's		6%
12	TikTok		6%
13	Fleetio		6%
14	Pennzoil		6%
15	Discount Tire		5%
16	The Sun		5%
17	Ready.govKey resource for emergency preparedness guidelines.	Key resource for emergency preparedness guidelines.	5%
18	Car & DriverGaining traction for concise and practical maintenance guides.	Gaining traction for concise and practical maintenance guides.	5%
19	AMSOIL		5%
20	Consumer Reports		5%
21	Toyota		4%
22	Reddit		4%
23	National Safety Council		4%
24	Quora		3%
25	Berkshire Hathaway		3%
26	EdmundsReliable reference for step-by-step repair documentation.	Reliable reference for step-by-step repair documentation.	3%
27	Kunes Buick GMC of Oak Creek		3%
28	State of California		3%
29	Cars.com		3%
30	SIXSPEEDOFFICIAL		3%
31	Safety Kits Plus		2%
32	Nightingale Transmissions		2%
33	Florida Farm Bureau		2%
34	Bridgestone		2%
35	Top Driver Driving School		2%
36	City of Escondido		2%
37	Meta		2%
38	1A Auto		2%
39	Kunes Chevrolet GMC of Lake Geneva		2%
40	Grange Insurance		2%
41	Goodyear		2%
42	America's Drivers Ed		2%
43	BP		2%
44	Uncharted Supply Co.		2%
45	Valvoline		2%
46	Victorinox		1%
47	Ready America		1%
48	Wikipedia		1%
49	The General		1%
50	Tri County Toyota		1%
51	Walmart		1%
52	Fix-a-Flat		1%
53	Kelley Blue Book		1%
54	Thompson Rivers University		1%
55	Stalwart		1%
56	Miracle Work Pros		1%
57	Grange Insurance		1%
58	Silverline Tools		1%
59	FutureMaker Lab		1%
60	Washington State		1%
61	DIY Pete		1%
62	Girlie Garage		<1%
63	Justin Case		<1%
64	The Art of Manliness		<1%
65	Drivparts		<1%
66	Blingsting		<1%
67	Plymouth Rock Assurance		<1%
68	Honda		<1%
69	I Can Drive		<1%
70	Lifeline Prepared		<1%
71	Elite Towing CG		<1%
72	Wisconsin Department of Transportation		<1%
73	Dad Advice From Bo		<1%
74	Ford		<1%
75	Motorist		<1%
76	Class Central		<1%
77	We Build a Dream		<1%
78	I-25 Ford		<1%
79	OrtoTech Garage		<1%
80	O'Reilly Auto Parts		<1%
81	Classic Volkswagen Gastonia		<1%
82	Auction Direct USA		<1%
83	Orion Safety Products		<1%
84	JustAnswer		<1%
85	Target		<1%
86	CNET		<1%
87	Scotty Kilmer		<1%
88	Driving-Tests.org		<1%
89	Western Slope Driving Institute		<1%
90	CAA South Central Ontario		<1%
91	State of Idaho		<1%
92	DriveTheWave		<1%
93	Corwin Ford Spokane		<1%
94	Mylar		<1%
95	Reddit Agency Partner Directory		<1%
96	Leatherman		<1%
97	Humble Mechanic		<1%
98	Honda		<1%
99	MC FIX IT		<1%
100	Shell		<1%

and 75 more brands in this ranking

Who wins on each AI

ChatGPT favors instructional automotive media like Car & Driver and Castrol, while Google AI Overviews prioritizes safety-focused organizations like Ready.gov and Fix-a-Flat.

ChatGPT SearchGoogle AI Mode

Mention rate on each AI platform, by brand
Brand	ChatGPT Search	Google AI Mode
ChrisFix	16%	11%
YouTube	10%	12%
Car & Driver	15%	0%
AutoZone	1%	9%
Castrol	7%	0%

Sources AI cited

youtube.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 43% of analyzed answers.

Best DIY repair tutorials and services, according to AI

Best DIY repair tutorials and services, according to AI

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