Marketing for auto shops, dealers & detailers

More bays full.
More cars sold.

We help auto repair shops, dealerships, detailers, and body shops dominate local search, earn trust through reviews, fill appointment slots, and turn one-time customers into lifelong clients — without you spending time on marketing.

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Serving automotive businesses across the US. Flat monthly fee. No contracts.

Monthly Performance Live
+310%
Profile Views
↑ vs last month
93
Appointments
↑ 27 new
4.8★
Google Rating
↑ 38 reviews
Google Maps ✓ Google Ads ✓ Reviews ✓

We work with

🔧 Auto Repair Shops
🚗 Car Dealerships
✨ Auto Detailers
🛞 Tire & Brake Shops
🔩 Body Shops & Collision
The reality

Good work isn't enough.
Being trusted online is.

People don't trust mechanics by default. They trust Google reviews, photos, and the shop that shows up first when their check engine light comes on. If your online presence doesn't build trust instantly, you're losing jobs to shops with better marketing — not better work.

Invisible on Google Maps

When someone's car breaks down, they search "auto repair near me" and pick from the top 3 results. If your shop isn't there — with a 4.5+ rating and recent reviews — you don't exist.

No trust signals online

Customers compare shops by reviews, photos, and professionalism before they ever call. A sparse profile with 15 reviews loses to a competitor with 200+ every time.

Customers never come back

Most shops do great work but have no system to remind customers it's time for service. Without automated reminders, your best customers end up at the shop that stays in touch.

What we do for you

From Google search to
full appointment books.

A full marketing system for automotive businesses — we handle everything.

Google Maps & Local SEO

Dominate the local pack when people search for auto services in your area. We optimize every detail of your Google Business Profile and build the trust signals Google rewards.

  • Google Business Profile optimization
  • Service-specific landing pages
  • Review generation system
  • Photo & post updates weekly

Social Media Content

Before-and-after photos, shop tours, customer testimonials, and educational content that builds trust and keeps your shop top-of-mind in the community.

  • 4–5 posts per week
  • Before & after showcases
  • Seasonal maintenance tips
  • Customer spotlight stories

Google Ads & Paid Search

Capture high-intent searches for specific repairs — brake jobs, transmission work, oil changes — at the exact moment someone needs the service. The highest-ROI channel for auto shops.

  • Service-targeted search ads
  • Emergency repair campaigns
  • Geo-targeted radius ads
  • Call tracking & reporting

Email & SMS Reminders

Automated service reminders that bring customers back — oil changes, tire rotations, seasonal maintenance. The easiest way to keep bays full without spending a dime on new customer acquisition.

  • Automated service reminders
  • Seasonal maintenance campaigns
  • Special offers & promotions
  • Post-service follow-ups
3x
More Google Maps views within 60 days of optimization
40%
Average increase in repeat visits from service reminders
4.8★
Average Google rating for our automotive clients
48h
Time from sign-up to first campaigns going live
Questions

Straight answers.

How do I get my auto shop to show up first on Google?
Google Maps ranking depends on your profile completeness, review quantity and velocity, and local relevance. We fully optimize your Google Business Profile, build a review generation system, and create service-specific landing pages that match what people actually search — like "brake repair near me" or "oil change in [city]."
Do online ads work for auto repair shops?
Google Ads work extremely well for auto repair because people search with high intent — they need a repair now. We run ads targeting specific services in your area so you show up at the exact moment someone needs you. Facebook and Instagram ads are better for detailing, customization, and inventory promotions.
How do I get more repeat customers for my auto shop?
Automated service reminders via email and SMS are the most effective approach — oil change reminders, tire rotation schedules, seasonal maintenance alerts. We set up these automations so every customer gets timely, personalized reminders that bring them back before they look elsewhere.
How important are online reviews for auto shops?
Reviews are the single most important trust factor for auto shops. We build a review generation system that sends automated requests after every service, helping you build a 4.5+ star rating that earns trust before someone ever walks in.
Do I need to sign a long-term contract?
No. All plans are month-to-month. You can cancel anytime with 30 days notice. We earn your business every month.
Ready to grow?

Let's talk about your automotive business.

Book a free 30-minute strategy call. We'll tell you exactly what we'd do and what results to expect — no pitch, no pressure.

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