Guthrie's Collision Repair Specialists vs Quality Paint and Panel:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Guthrie's Collision Repair Specialists had more branded searches than Quality Paint and Panel among Nelson collision repair companies in New Zealand. Guthrie's Collision Repair Specialists had about 90 branded searches, while Quality Paint and Panel had 50. Guthrie's Collision Repair Specialists made up 33.3% of all Nelson collision repair company searches we track, and Quality Paint and Panel accounted for 18.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Nelson collision repair companies, Guthrie's Collision Repair Specialists appeared in all four answers and Quality Paint and Panel in none.
Who do people search for more?
Guthrie's Collision Repair Specialists, about 80% more searches than Quality Paint and Panel
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, the only one of the two named
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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. Quality Paint and Panel did not appear in any of the four answers.
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
See every answer about Nelson collision repair companies
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 Quality Paint and Panel more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Guthrie's Collision Repair Specialists and Quality Paint and Panel 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, Quality Paint and Panel. 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 Quality Paint and Panel 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, Quality Paint and Panel took it in May 2026, Guthrie's Collision Repair Specialists took it in September 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, Quality Paint and Panel’s share of searches among Nelson collision repair companies in New Zealand moved from 16.7% to 18.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 70 to 50.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Nelson collision repair companies in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Quality Paint and Panel gained share of searches among Nelson collision repair companies in New Zealand, from 15.6% to 18.5%.
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 Quality Paint and Panel’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Guthrie's Collision Repair Specialists’ and Quality Paint and Panel’s 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
Quality Paint and Panel
1 branded search term
- quality paint and panel
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