Measured 2026-06-11 · real AI answers, not editorial picks
We asked the AIs: best mechanic in Melbourne
Customers now ask ChatGPT and Perplexity for local recommendations. These are the mechanic businesses the AIs actually name for Melbourne, counted across repeated real queries.
| # | Business | Times named by AI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cannon Motors (Hoppers Crossing) | 7 |
| 2 | Balfour Auto Service (Mechanic Sunshine) | 5 |
| 3 | Melbourne Auto Works (RACV-accredited) | 4 |
| 4 | Ultra Tune Ringwood (Ringwood) | 4 |
| 5 | Midas Kew | 4 |
| 6 | OnTrack 4x4 Mechanic Melbourne (Kealba) | 3 |
| 7 | J. Pringle Automotive (West Melbourne) | 3 |
| 8 | Startech Prestige (Cranbourne West) | 3 |
| 9 | German Technik and Volks Affair | 3 |
| 10 | European-car specialists | 3 |
Perplexity · 6 answers analyzed
- Cannon Motors (Hoppers Crossing)×7
- Ultra Tune Ringwood (Ringwood)×4
- Midas Kew×4
- OnTrack 4x4 Mechanic Melbourne (Kealba)×3
- Melbourne Auto Works (RACV-accredited)×3
- J. Pringle Automotive (West Melbourne)×3
ChatGPT · 6 answers analyzed
- Balfour Auto Service (Mechanic Sunshine)×5
- Zahra Automotive Repairs×3
- European Automotive Repairs (South Melbourne)×2
- Prorepair Autocare Centre (North Melbourne)×2
- German Service Shop (South Melbourne)×2
- mycar Tyre & Auto (South Melbourne)×2
AI answers vs Google Maps
Google Maps currently shows: City Service Mechanics · Ace Mechanics · Smarter Choice Auto.
Only 0% of those also appear in AI recommendations. Ranking on Maps no longer means being recommended by AI.
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