How Long Does Auto Repair SEO Take? What Shop Owners Should Expect
Google Ads for auto repair shops done right brings high-intent customers fast. Learn what works vs. what drains your budget. Book your discovery call today!
Google Ads for Auto Repair: Your Fast Lane to New Customers

Google Ads for auto repair shops done right brings high-intent customers fast. Learn what works vs. what drains your budget. Book your discovery call today!
DIY, In-House, or Agency: How Should You Handle Your Auto Repair Shop Marketing?
TL;DR: Most shop owners either try to do all their marketing themselves, hire someone in-house, or work with an agency, but they’re not sure which one actually makes sense for their situation. DIY works when you’re bootstrapping and focused on community building. In-house works best for social media and local involvement. Agencies handle the technical […]
What Auto Repair Shops Should Expect to Invest In Marketing

TL;DRAuto repair shop marketing costs $1,250-$10,500 per month based on your goals and market. New shops typically spend $1,250-$2,250 per month on website and SEO. Growing shops invest $3,300-$6,000 by adding paid ads. Established shops spend $5,800-$10,500 on full strategies. Cost drivers include your revenue goals, competition, and service mix. Going cheap usually means templated […]
How Do I Get My Shop to Show Up in AI Search Results?
TL;DR: AI search is changing how customers find auto repair shops. Right now, about 5% of searches happen in AI platforms like ChatGPT and Gemini, with 95% still in traditional search engines. But that 5% is growing fast. To show up in AI results, you need schema data, content with summaries and details, tech bios […]
Audit Your Marketing in 5 Minutes: Free Self-Assessment Tool
Whether you are brand new to marketing or a seasoned veteran, it’s important to occasionally take stock of where you stand with your marketing. This is particularly important before you consider adding or changing your marketing so that you are getting the most out of your conversations, know where you are weak or strong, and […]
Reputation Management: Building a Five-Star Auto Repair Shop Online
Build trust and attract clients with strong auto repair shop reviews. Discover reputation management strategies that position your shop as the go-to choice.
SEO vs AEO: How AI is Changing Search for Auto Repair Shops
Build your 2026 auto repair marketing plan now. Review 2025, map real strategies, and grow with clarity. Start with a free DMI.
What’s The New “Have AI Call” Tool in Google?
TL;DR: Google’s AI is calling auto repair shops right now, asking for pricing and availability on behalf of customers. Most shops are fumbling these calls and losing leads without even knowing it. Good responses boost your local SEO for auto repair shops and bring in quality customers. Bad answers can result in a lost possible […]
A Complete List of Monthly Marketing Ideas for Your Auto Repair Shop
Coming up with all the ideas for marketing your auto repair shop can be a significant undertaking. We compiled a list of our favorite marketing ideas and recorded a podcast episode for each month to share them with you. These ideas are from nationaldaycalendar.com and daysoftheyear.com. We suggest that you double-check these sites for date […]