At your door
Search for “mechanic”
- 1Your workshopYouMechanic0.0 km
- 2Mechanic GardenMechanic1.1 km
- 3Mechanic Old TownMechanic2.6 km
You’re #1 here
See what drivers near your workshop see on Google Maps.
Not everyone searches from your front door. We run the search drivers use from 25 points around your workshop and show you the map they get at each one. Free, no signup.
- Top 3
- 4–10
- 11–20
- Not in the top 20
Your 25 points
Example scan, demo data| Row 1, column 1: #15 | Row 1, column 2: #14 | Row 1, column 3: #12 | Row 1, column 4: #11 | Row 1, column 5: #11 |
| Row 2, column 1: #15 | Row 2, column 2: #8 | Row 2, column 3: #5 | Row 2, column 4: #9 | Row 2, column 5: #10 |
| Row 3, column 1: #14 | Row 3, column 2: #3 | Row 3, column 3: #1 | Row 3, column 4: #7 | Row 3, column 5: #12 |
| Row 4, column 1: #14 | Row 4, column 2: #8 | Row 4, column 3: #4 | Row 4, column 4: #11 | Row 4, column 5: #13 |
| Row 5, column 1: #16 | Row 5, column 2: #15 | Row 5, column 3: #12 | Row 5, column 4: #13 | Row 5, column 5: #14 |
What drivers see from three spots
2 km west
Search for “mechanic”
- 1Mechanic GardenMechanic3.1 km
- 2Mechanic MarketMechanic3.0 km
- 3Your workshopYouMechanic2.0 km
You’re #3 here
4 km north
Search for “mechanic”
- 1Mechanic Old TownMechanic2.1 km
- 2Mechanic ParkMechanic3.3 km
- 3Mechanic StationMechanic3.4 km
You’re #12 here, below the top 3
What AI tells them
Example scan, demo dataAsked: “Can you recommend the best mechanic in Sydney?”
ChatGPT
Not mentionedHere are some well-regarded options in Sydney, based on reviews and reputation. 1. Mechanic North — Highly rated nearby. 2. Mechanic River — Often recommended for families. 3. Mechanic Oak — Open late…
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Here are some well-regarded options in Sydney, based on reviews and reputation. 1. Mechanic North — Highly rated nearby. 2. Mechanic River — Often recommended for families. 3. Mechanic Oak — Open late on weekdays. 4. Mechanic Lake — Open late on weekdays. 5. Mechanic Central — Often recommended for families.
Gemini
Not mentionedSeveral places in Sydney are often recommended: 1. Mechanic Hill — Often recommended for families. 2. Mechanic West — Open late on weekdays. 3. Mechanic East — Open late on weekdays. 4. Mechanic Cedar…
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Several places in Sydney are often recommended: 1. Mechanic Hill — Often recommended for families. 2. Mechanic West — Open late on weekdays. 3. Mechanic East — Open late on weekdays. 4. Mechanic Cedar — Praised for friendly staff. 5. Mechanic Park — Often recommended for families.
Perplexity
Not mentionedBased on recent ratings, these stand out in Sydney: 1. Mechanic Crown — Praised for friendly staff. 2. Mechanic Union — Highly rated nearby. 3. Mechanic Linden — Open late on weekdays. 4. Mechanic Map…
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Based on recent ratings, these stand out in Sydney: 1. Mechanic Crown — Praised for friendly staff. 2. Mechanic Union — Highly rated nearby. 3. Mechanic Linden — Open late on weekdays. 4. Mechanic Maple — Often recommended for families. 5. Mechanic Meadow — Open late on weekdays.
One answer from each assistant, asked today. The same question can get a different answer next time, which is why tracking asks repeatedly.
To see how often you’re named, track it: each assistant is asked again on a schedule, and every answer that names you is counted.
How you show up across your area
Example scan, demo dataScanned 5 Nov 2026- Average rank
- 10.7
- Points in the top 3
- 2
- Found at
- 25 of 25 points
Top competitors in your area
| Business | Avg rank | Points in top 3 | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanic Old Town | 6.4 | 7 | |
| Mechanic Park | 9.5 | 7 | |
| Mechanic Garden | 5.0 | 6 | |
| Mechanic Crown | 7.0 | 6 | |
| Mechanic Lake | 8.6 | 6 |
What to fix first
Close the review gap
The top competitors have a median of 461 reviews. You have 124.
Lift your rating
Your rating is 4.2. The top competitors’ median is 4.5.
Get into the top 3 in more places
You make the top 3 at 2 of 25 points. Most people tap one of the first three results, so that’s where the calls come from. The competitors above you are the ones to compare categories, services and reviews with.
Drivers search for “mechanic” or “car service”, and also for the job itself, like “logbook service” or “brake repairs”. Each search brings up its own set of workshops, which can include dealership service centres and chains. Your position changes with the search and with where the driver is.
Common Business Profile categories for Mechanics
- Mechanic
- Auto repair shop
- Brake shop
- Tyre shop
- Transmission shop
Your primary category is one of the clearest signals of what you do. Compare yours with the businesses that outrank you.
Questions about Google Maps for Mechanics
Why do chains outrank my workshop for “car service”?
A chain can have a location close to many searchers, and distance counts. You can’t change that, but you can list servicing on your profile and keep your hours accurate, so Google matches you to the search wherever you are closer.
Should I use Mechanic or Auto repair shop as my primary category?
Both describe a general repair workshop. Check which one the workshops outranking you use and pick it if it fits. Add specialist categories such as Brake shop or Transmission shop only for work you do.
Do my hours affect where I show up?
They can. Searchers can filter Maps for workshops that are open now, and Maps shows whether you’re open or closed next to your name. Keep regular and holiday hours current.
Why do I rank for “mechanic” but not for “brake repairs”?
They’re separate searches with their own results, and the workshops that lead can differ. If you do brake work, list it as a service and cover it on your website, then scan the term.
Do reviews matter for mechanics?
Yes. Google counts review count and rating towards prominence, and lists replying to reviews among its tips for improving local ranking. Compare yours with the workshops that outrank you.
Questions
How is the ranking measured?
We run the same Google Maps search from 25 points in a grid around your business and record where you appear at each one. Every search is placed at its point, with no personal search history attached.
Why do I rank differently across my area?
Because distance is part of the ranking. Google weighs how far each business is from the person searching, so your position changes as the searcher moves. Relevance and prominence affect how far out you still show up.
Is it free?
Yes. A scan of up to 25 points and one answer from each AI assistant are free, with no account needed.
What do you ask the AI assistants?
We ask each assistant on the card the question shown there, once, for your city, and check whether your business is named in the answer. If an assistant isn’t available in your country, the card says so.
Why do AI assistants name different businesses than Google Maps?
Because they answer a different way. An assistant answers for the whole city rather than for one spot, and builds its answer from what it finds on the web, such as review sites, directories and articles. The sources it cites show where it looked.
Is Listed Local part of Google?
No. Listed Local is independent and isn’t affiliated with or endorsed by Google. A free scan only reads search results; it doesn’t change anything on your Business Profile.