New plymouth collision repair companies in New Zealand:Which brands are most popular in search?
In August 2026, Max Pennington’s AutoCity was the most searched among new plymouth collision repair companies in New Zealand, with an estimated 970 branded searches and 66% estimated Share of Search within this set.
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Compare New Plymouth collision repair companies using branded search demand from across New Zealand. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Max Pennington’s AutoCity, Valley Panel and Paint, RIO Motor Body Works. The figures are in the table below the chart.
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| Month | Max Pennington’s AutoCity | Valley Panel and Paint | RIO Motor Body Works | Pro Paint NZ | New Plymouth Car Painters Panel & Paint |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 72.3% | 18.2% | 6.1% | 2% | 1.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 66.9% | 18.2% | 11.5% | 2% | 1.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 73% | 12.8% | 9.9% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 65.9% | 17.1% | 12.4% | 4.1% | 0.59% |
| Feb 2026 | 69.9% | 18.3% | 9.2% | 2% | 0.65% |
| Mar 2026 | 72.5% | 17% | 8.2% | 1.8% | 0.58% |
| Apr 2026 | 70.5% | 17.1% | 8.5% | 3.1% | 0.78% |
| May 2026 | 68.3% | 19.3% | 9.7% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 68.6% | 17.3% | 10.9% | 2.6% | 0.64% |
| Jul 2026 | 68.8% | 18.5% | 10.8% | 1.3% | 0.64% |
| Aug 2026 | 66% | 20.4% | 11.6% | 1.4% | 0.68% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
This month’s ranking, August 2026
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 66% | 970 | -10.2% | -2.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 20.4% | 300 | +3.4% | +1.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 11.6% | 170 | 0% | +0.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.4% | 20 | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.68% | 10 | 0% | 0 points |
held 1st · 970 estimated branded searches · -10.2% vs prior month · -2.8 points
20.4%
held 2nd · 300 estimated branded searches · +3.4% vs prior month · +1.9 points
11.6%
held 3rd · 170 estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · +0.7 points
1.4%
held 4th · 20 estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · +0.1 points
held 5th · 10 estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · 0 points
Compare search popularity between leading brands
Which brand is most popular in search among new plymouth collision repair companies in New Zealand?
5 brands
In August 2026, Max Pennington’s AutoCity was the most searched among new plymouth collision repair companies in New Zealand, with an estimated 970 branded searches and 66% estimated Share of Search within this set. Valley Panel and Paint is in 2nd place, 45.6 percentage points behind at 20.4% Share of Search.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72.3% → 66% | 73%Dec 2025 | 65.9%Jan 2026 | 1st | |
| 18.2% → 20.4% | 20.4%Aug 2026 | 12.8%Dec 2025 | 2nd | |
| 6.1% → 11.6% | 12.4%Jan 2026 | 6.1%Oct 2025 | 3rd | |
| 2% → 1.4% | 4.1%Jan 2026 | 1.3%Jul 2026 | 4th | |
| 1.4% → 0.68% | 1.4%Dec 2025 | 0.58%Mar 2026 | 5th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Max Pennington’s AutoCity’s estimated Share of Search among new plymouth collision repair companies in New Zealand decreased from 72.3% to 66%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Valley Panel and Paint’s estimated Share of Search among new plymouth collision repair companies in New Zealand increased from 18.2% to 20.4%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, RIO Motor Body Works’ estimated Share of Search among new plymouth collision repair companies in New Zealand increased from 6.1% to 11.6%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Pro Paint NZ’s estimated Share of Search among new plymouth collision repair companies in New Zealand decreased from 2% to 1.4%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, New Plymouth Car Painters Panel & Paint’s estimated Share of Search among new plymouth collision repair companies in New Zealand decreased from 1.4% to 0.68%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Max Pennington’s AutoCity’s estimated Share of Search among new plymouth collision repair companies in New Zealand peaked at 73% in December 2025 and was lowest at 65.9% in January 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Valley Panel and Paint’s estimated Share of Search among new plymouth collision repair companies in New Zealand peaked at 20.4% in August 2026 and was lowest at 12.8% in December 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, RIO Motor Body Works’ estimated Share of Search among new plymouth collision repair companies in New Zealand peaked at 12.4% in January 2026 and was lowest at 6.1% in October 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Pro Paint NZ’s estimated Share of Search among new plymouth collision repair companies in New Zealand peaked at 4.1% in January 2026 and was lowest at 1.3% in July 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand new plymouth collision repair companies in August 2026?
5 changes

In August 2026, Valley Panel and Paint gained estimated Share of Search among new plymouth collision repair companies in New Zealand, from 18.5% to 20.4%.

In August 2026, RIO Motor Body Works gained estimated Share of Search among new plymouth collision repair companies in New Zealand, from 10.8% to 11.6%.

In August 2026, Max Pennington’s AutoCity lost estimated Share of Search among new plymouth collision repair companies in New Zealand, from 68.8% to 66%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for New Plymouth Car Painters Panel & Paint in New Zealand fell 50% over 11 measured months, from 20 to 10 in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Pro Paint NZ in New Zealand fell 33.3% over 11 measured months, from 30 to 20 in August 2026.

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