How popular isMax Pennington’s AutoCity?
In September 2026, people searched for Max Pennington’s AutoCity by name about 220 times in New Zealand, a 35.3% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 23% of all New Zealand New Plymouth collision repair company searches, placing Max Pennington’s AutoCity second out of seven companies. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about New Plymouth collision repair companies, Max Pennington’s AutoCity appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the seven.
Max Pennington’s AutoCity is the second most searched of 7 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
- Terry's Panel ShopShare of searches 27.9%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Max Pennington’s AutoCityShare of searches 23%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
RIO Motor Body WorksShare of searches 23%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Valley Panel and PaintShare of searches 18%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd- Pro Paint NZShare of searches 4.9%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top New Plymouth collision repair companies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Max Pennington’s AutoCity appeared in all three answers. Max Pennington’s AutoCity is the most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Terry's Panel Shop3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Max Pennington’s AutoCity3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Valley Panel and Paint2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Grant Crossan Panelbeating2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
New Plymouth Car Painters Panel & Paint1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers- RIO Motor Body Works0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Pro Paint NZ0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about New Plymouth collision repair companies
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which collision repair company should I hire in New Plymouth, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best collision repair companies in New Plymouth, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best collision repair company in New Plymouth, New Zealand for a damaged car?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“panel beaters new plymouth”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“collision repair new plymouth”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which New Plymouth collision repair companies compete with Max Pennington’s AutoCity?
Share of searches by month for Terry's Panel Shop, Max Pennington’s AutoCity, RIO Motor Body Works, Valley Panel and Paint, Pro Paint NZ. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Terry's Panel Shop | Max Pennington’s AutoCity | RIO Motor Body Works | Valley Panel and Paint | Pro Paint NZ | Grant Crossan Panelbeating | New Plymouth Car Painters Panel & Paint |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 27% | 28.6% | 11.1% | 27% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 33.8% | 18.2% | 18.2% | 22.1% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 29.3% | 22.4% | 19% | 19% | 5.2% | 3.4% | 1.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 28.6% | 22% | 23.1% | 18.7% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 33.8% | 26% | 14.3% | 18.2% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 32.5% | 28.7% | 11.3% | 21.3% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 27.6% | 34.2% | 11.8% | 18.4% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| May 2026 | 30.6% | 35.3% | 12.9% | 16.5% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 26.8% | 34% | 14.4% | 17.5% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 1% |
| Jul 2026 | 28.4% | 27% | 18.9% | 18.9% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.3% | 20% | 16.9% | 26.2% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 27.9% | 23% | 23% | 18% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 27.9% | 170 | -19% | -4.4 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 23% | 140 | +7.7% | +3 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 23% | 140 | +27.3% | +6 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 2nd to 4th | 18% | 110 | -35.3% | -8.1 pointsmoved from 2nd to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 7th to 5th | 4.9% | 30 | +200% | +3.4 pointsmoved from 7th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 1.6% | 10 | 0% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 6th to 7th | 1.6% | 10 | 0% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 6th to 7th |
27.9%
Held 1st. 170 estimated branded searches, -19% vs prior month. Share -4.4 points.
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 140 estimated branded searches, +7.7% vs prior month. Share +3 points.
23%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 140 estimated branded searches, +27.3% vs prior month. Share +6 points.
Moved from 2nd to 4th. 110 estimated branded searches, -35.3% vs prior month. Share -8.1 points.
4.9%
Moved from 7th to 5th. 30 estimated branded searches, +200% vs prior month. Share +3.4 points.
Moved from 5th to 6th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Moved from 6th to 7th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Max Pennington’s AutoCity and its closest rivals
- Max Pennington’s AutoCity vs Terry's Panel Shop: compare popularity
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- Max Pennington’s AutoCity vs Pro Paint NZ: compare popularity
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Every comparison with Max Pennington’s AutoCity
6 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Max Pennington’s AutoCity changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Max Pennington’s AutoCity in New Zealand fell from 340 to 220.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Max Pennington’s AutoCity’s share of searches among New Plymouth collision repair companies in New Zealand decreased from 28.6% to 23%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Max Pennington’s AutoCity’s share of searches among New Plymouth collision repair companies in New Zealand peaked at 35.3% in May 2026 and was lowest at 18.2% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Max Pennington’s AutoCity fell from 1st to 2nd among New Plymouth collision repair companies in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand New Plymouth collision repair companies in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Max Pennington’s AutoCity overtook Valley Panel and Paint to rank 2nd among New Plymouth collision repair companies in New Zealand, with 23% of the searches.
In September 2026, RIO Motor Body Works overtook Valley Panel and Paint to rank 3rd among New Plymouth collision repair companies in New Zealand, with 23% of the searches.
In September 2026, Pro Paint NZ overtook Grant Crossan Panelbeating and New Plymouth Car Painters Panel & Paint to rank 5th among New Plymouth collision repair companies in New Zealand, with 4.9% of the searches.
In September 2026, Valley Panel and Paint lost share of searches among New Plymouth collision repair companies in New Zealand, from 26.2% to 18%.
In September 2026, Terry's Panel Shop lost share of searches among New Plymouth collision repair companies in New Zealand, from 32.3% to 27.9%.
New Plymouth Car Painters Panel & Paint’s share of searches among New Plymouth collision repair companies in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 1% to 1.6% in September 2026.
How are Max Pennington’s AutoCity’s branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Max Pennington’s AutoCity’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- auto city panel and paint
- autocity paint and panel
- autocity panel and paint
- max pennington autocity
- max pennington's autocity
- max pennington’s autocity
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Where does Max Pennington’s AutoCity compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Plymouth used car dealerships | 4th of 5 | 7.1% | Show ranking |
| New Plymouth collision repair companies | 2nd of 7 | 23% | Shown above |
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