How popular isValley Panel and Paint?
In September 2026, people searched for Valley Panel and Paint by name about 170 times in New Zealand, a 34.6% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 18% of all New Zealand New Plymouth collision repair company searches, placing Valley Panel and Paint fourth out of seven companies. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about New Plymouth collision repair companies, Valley Panel and Paint appeared in two of the three answers and was the joint third most recommended of the seven.
Valley Panel and Paint is the fourth most searched of 7 competitors and the joint third 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, Valley Panel and Paint was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Valley Panel and Paint is the joint third 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 Valley Panel and Paint?
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 Valley Panel and Paint and its closest rivals
- Valley Panel and Paint vs Terry's Panel Shop: compare popularity
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How has branded search demand for Valley Panel and Paint changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Valley Panel and Paint in New Zealand fell from 260 to 170.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Valley Panel and Paint’s share of searches among New Plymouth collision repair companies in New Zealand decreased from 27% to 18%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Valley Panel and Paint’s share of searches among New Plymouth collision repair companies in New Zealand peaked at 27% in October 2025 and was lowest at 16.5% in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Valley Panel and Paint fell from 3rd to 4th 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 Valley Panel and Paint’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Valley Panel and Paint’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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