At your door
Search for “auto repair”
- 1Your shopYouAuto repair0.0 mi
- 2Auto repair HillAuto repair0.3 mi
- 3Auto repair OakAuto repair0.6 mi
You’re #1 here
See what drivers near your shop see on Google Maps.
Not everyone searches from your front door. We run the search drivers use from 25 points around your shop 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: #6 | Row 1, column 2: #6 | Row 1, column 3: #5 | Row 1, column 4: #5 | Row 1, column 5: #6 |
| Row 2, column 1: #5 | Row 2, column 2: #4 | Row 2, column 3: #3 | Row 2, column 4: #3 | Row 2, column 5: #6 |
| Row 3, column 1: #4 | Row 3, column 2: #2 | Row 3, column 3: #1 | Row 3, column 4: #1 | Row 3, column 5: #4 |
| Row 4, column 1: #7 | Row 4, column 2: #4 | Row 4, column 3: #3 | Row 4, column 4: #3 | Row 4, column 5: #7 |
| Row 5, column 1: #10 | Row 5, column 2: #10 | Row 5, column 3: #8 | Row 5, column 4: #11 | Row 5, column 5: #12 |
What drivers see from three spots
1 mi west
Search for “auto repair”
- 1Auto repair HillAuto repair0.8 mi
- 2Your shopYouAuto repair1.0 mi
- 3Auto repair OakAuto repair0.9 mi
You’re #2 here
2 mi north
Search for “auto repair”
- 1Auto repair NorthAuto repair0.4 mi
- 2Auto repair StationAuto repair1.2 mi
- 3Auto repair LindenAuto repair1.5 mi
You’re #5 here, below the top 3
What AI tells them
Example scan, demo dataAsked: “Can you recommend the best auto repair in Austin?”
ChatGPT
Not mentionedHere are some well-regarded options in Austin, based on reviews and reputation. 1. Auto repair North — Many recent reviews. 2. Auto repair River — Praised for friendly staff. 3. Auto repair Oak — Open…
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Here are some well-regarded options in Austin, based on reviews and reputation. 1. Auto repair North — Many recent reviews. 2. Auto repair River — Praised for friendly staff. 3. Auto repair Oak — Open late on weekdays. 4. Auto repair Lake — Open late on weekdays. 5. Auto repair Central — Open late on weekdays.
Gemini
Mentioned…uto repair West — Praised for friendly staff. 3. Auto repair East — Many recent reviews. 4. Your shop — Many recent reviews. 5. Auto repair Cedar — Often recommended for families. 6. A…
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Several places in Austin are often recommended: 1. Auto repair Hill — Highly rated nearby. 2. Auto repair West — Praised for friendly staff. 3. Auto repair East — Many recent reviews. 4. Your shop — Many recent reviews. 5. Auto repair Cedar — Often recommended for families. 6. Auto repair Park — Often recommended for families.
Perplexity
Mentioned…Union — Praised for friendly staff. 3. Auto repair Linden — Praised for friendly staff. 4. Your shop — Many recent reviews. 5. Auto repair Maple — Often recommended for families. 6. Au…
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Based on recent ratings, these stand out in Austin: 1. Auto repair Crown — Many recent reviews. 2. Auto repair Union — Praised for friendly staff. 3. Auto repair Linden — Praised for friendly staff. 4. Your shop — Many recent reviews. 5. Auto repair Maple — Often recommended for families. 6. Auto repair Meadow — Often recommended for families.
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 Nov 5, 2026- Average rank
- 5.4
- Points in the top 3
- 7
- Found at
- 25 of 25 points
Top competitors in your area
| Business | Avg rank | Points in top 3 | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto repair Hill | 5.2 | 7 | |
| Auto repair Maple | 7.7 | 6 | |
| Auto repair Linden | 10.6 | 6 | |
| Auto repair North | 9.0 | 5 | |
| Auto repair Lake | 9.6 | 5 |
What to fix first
Close the review gap
The top competitors have a median of 217 reviews. You have 46.
Get into the top 3 in more places
You make the top 3 at 7 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 “auto repair”, and also for the job itself, like “brake repair” or “oil change”. Each search brings up its own set of shops, which can include dealer service departments and chains. Your position changes with the search and with where the driver is.
Common Business Profile categories for Auto Repair Shops
- Auto repair shop
- Mechanic
- Brake shop
- Oil change service
- Transmission shop
- Tire 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 Auto Repair Shops
Why do chains outrank my shop for “oil change”?
A chain can have a location close to many searchers, and distance counts. You can’t change that, but you can list oil changes as a service and keep your hours accurate, so Google matches you to the search wherever you are closer.
Should I use Auto repair shop or Mechanic as my primary category?
Both describe a general repair shop. Check which one the shops 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 shops 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 “auto repair” but not for “brake repair”?
They’re separate searches with their own results, and the shops 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 auto repair shops?
Yes. Google counts review count and rating toward prominence, and lists replying to reviews among its tips for improving local ranking. Compare yours with the shops 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.