Guthrie's Collision Repair Specialists vs Rapid Refinishers:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Guthrie's Collision Repair Specialists had more branded searches than Rapid Refinishers among Nelson collision repair companies in New Zealand. Guthrie's Collision Repair Specialists had about 90 branded searches, while Rapid Refinishers had 10. Guthrie's Collision Repair Specialists made up 33.3% of all Nelson collision repair company searches we track, and Rapid Refinishers accounted for 3.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Nelson collision repair companies, Guthrie's Collision Repair Specialists appeared in all four answers and Rapid Refinishers in three. Guthrie's Collision Repair Specialists was mentioned before Rapid Refinishers in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Guthrie's Collision Repair Specialists, about 9 searches for every 1 for Rapid Refinishers
Who does AI mention more?
Guthrie's Collision Repair Specialists, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Guthrie's Collision Repair Specialists, named ahead of Rapid Refinishers in every answer
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Top Nelson collision repair companies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Guthrie's Collision Repair Specialists appeared in all four answers. Rapid Refinishers was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Guthrie's Collision Repair Specialists was listed before Rapid Refinishers in every answer.
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.
- Guthrie's Collision Repair Specialists4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Sun City Panel & Paint3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Rapid Refinishers3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Brooks Auto Painters1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Quality Paint and Panel0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which collision repair company should I hire in Nelson, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best collision repair companies in Nelson, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best collision repair company in Nelson, New Zealand for car body damage?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“paint and panel nelson”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“collision repair nelson”
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.
Is Guthrie's Collision Repair Specialists or Rapid Refinishers more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Guthrie's Collision Repair Specialists and Rapid Refinishers by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five Nelson collision repair companies we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Guthrie's Collision Repair Specialists, Rapid Refinishers. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Sun City Panel & Paint | Guthrie's Collision Repair Specialists | Quality Paint and Panel | Brooks Auto Painters | Rapid Refinishers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 38.1% | 11.9% | 16.7% | 7.1% | 26.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 35.7% | 10.7% | 17.9% | 10.7% | 25% |
| Jan 2026 | 41% | 10.3% | 17.9% | 7.7% | 23.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.7% | 6.3% | 18.8% | 4.2% | 29.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 42.9% | 21.4% | 16.7% | 7.1% | 11.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 47.4% | 18.4% | 18.4% | 7.9% | 7.9% |
| May 2026 | 52.9% | 5.9% | 20.6% | 8.8% | 11.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 51.6% | 3.2% | 22.6% | 12.9% | 9.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 56.3% | 15.6% | 15.6% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 51.4% | 20% | 20% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 43.8% | 34.4% | 15.6% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Oct 2026 | 37% | 33.3% | 18.5% | 7.4% | 3.7% |
How has branded search for Guthrie's Collision Repair Specialists and Rapid Refinishers changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 3 times in the 12 months ending October 2026: Guthrie's Collision Repair Specialists took it in March 2026, Rapid Refinishers took it in May 2026, Guthrie's Collision Repair Specialists took it in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Guthrie's Collision Repair Specialists’ share of searches among Nelson collision repair companies in New Zealand moved from 11.9% to 33.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 50 to 90.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Rapid Refinishers’ share of searches among Nelson collision repair companies in New Zealand moved from 26.2% to 3.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 110 to 10.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Nelson collision repair companies in October 2026?
2 changes

In October 2026, Rapid Refinishers gained share of searches among Nelson collision repair companies in New Zealand, from 3.1% to 3.7%.
In October 2026, Guthrie's Collision Repair Specialists lost share of searches among Nelson collision repair companies in New Zealand, from 34.4% to 33.3%.
How are Guthrie's Collision Repair Specialists’ and Rapid Refinishers’ branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Guthrie's Collision Repair Specialists’ and Rapid Refinishers’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Guthrie's Collision Repair Specialists
1 branded search term
- guthries collision
Rapid Refinishers
1 branded search term
- rapid refinishers
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