Auto repair shops AI recommends, by city
We ask ChatGPT the questions drivers ask when the check engine light comes on, and record which local businesses it names. Pick a city to see the ranking.
So far: 26 cities, 390 answers, 881 businesses named (counted per city). Each city's page shows its measurement date.
Arizona
California
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Louisiana
Missouri
Nevada
North Carolina
Ohio
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Texas
The questions we ask in every city
The same five, each asked three times (answers change between conversations), through the OpenAI API with web search and the city as the user's approximate location. A business counts only if its name appears in the answer.
- What is the best auto repair shop in your city?
- My check engine light is on. Which mechanic should I go to in your city?
- Recommend an honest mechanic for brake repair in your city.
- Which auto repair shops in your city have the best reviews?
- Where can I get my car's transmission fixed in your city?
How we measure and score · Check your auto repair shop, free