Industry Analysis Report

Auto Repair Shop • Iowa City Iowa

Total Businesses

24 analyzed in detail

Categories

37 different business types

Services

630 unique service offerings

Top Service

79.2% Brakes

Avg Rating

4.7 ★ average

Total Reviews

14,769 across all businesses
Top 10 Most Common Services
#1
Brakes
19 businesses (79.2%)
#2
Oil change
18 businesses (75.0%)
#3
Steering & suspension repair
17 businesses (70.8%)
#4
Auto engine diagnostic
15 businesses (62.5%)
#5
Battery
14 businesses (58.3%)
#6
Engine repair
13 businesses (54.2%)
#7
Air & cabin filter replacement
13 businesses (54.2%)
#8
Air conditioning
13 businesses (54.2%)
#9
General repairs & maintenance
13 businesses (54.2%)
#10
Tires
11 businesses (45.8%)
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Why This Data is Important for Your Business

This comprehensive analysis of 24 businesses reveals critical competitive intelligence for the auto repair shop industry in Iowa City Iowa. With 630 unique services identified across the market, businesses are likely missing significant service opportunities. Google's AI algorithms and customers actively scan business profiles comparing service descriptions, categories, and completeness. Businesses that strategically expand their service descriptions and fill market gaps will dominate local search results and customer acquisition.

We're showing you the top 10 most common services your competitors are using. With 630 total unique services discovered across all competitors, how many is your company missing? Did you know that each time your Google profile loads, Google and AI systems can see your categories, services, and descriptions? This is why making sure you put in the most important services with properly written descriptions is crucial to make your Google profile better than your competition.

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The Business Comparison Table below shows your competitors and their Google Business Profile optimization levels. Use the service checkmarks to see which competitors offer similar services to you, and pay attention to the "% Descriptions" column—businesses with higher percentages are more likely to rank better in Google searches.

Key Competitive Analysis Points:

  • Compare your total number of services vs the highest competitor - the gap shows missed opportunities
  • Identify which services your top competitors are targeting that you might be missing
  • Look for patterns in service offerings across successful competitors
  • Focus on services with checkmarks across multiple high-performing businesses
Business Comparison Table
Company Name Website Open GBP Reviews Rating # Categories # Services % Descriptions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3mi Competitors 5mi Competitors
Iowa City Tire and Service Open Website Open GBP 706 4.9 ★ 10 17 88.2% 22 23
Five Stars Auto Repair And Tires Service Open Website Open GBP 113 4.9 ★ 1 16 50.0% 22 23
Number One Auto Open Website Open GBP 805 4.6 ★ 10 45 0.0% 22 23
Accurate Automotive Open Website Open GBP 124 4.7 ★ 5 48 0.0% 22 23
S & D Auto Repair Center Open Website Open GBP 53 4.8 ★ 1 13 0.0% 22 23
Los Amigos Auto Repair & Body Shop Open Website Open GBP 67 4.8 ★ 6 6 0.0% 22 23
Midas Open Website Open GBP 1505 4.8 ★ 9 16 0.0% 22 23
Skay Automotive Open Website Open GBP 116 4.8 ★ 1 41 0.0% 22 23
Harapat Auto Service Open Website Open GBP 121 4.9 ★ 10 30 0.0% 22 23
Dodge St. Tire & Auto Open Website Open GBP 308 4.9 ★ 4 0 0% 21 23
Whitedog Import Auto Repair Open Website Open GBP 348 4.9 ★ 8 127 0.0% 22 23
Overdrive Auto Repair Open Website Open GBP 73 4.5 ★ 10 50 0.0% 22 23
S & S Automotive Open Website Open GBP 27 4.6 ★ 5 18 0.0% 22 23
Dave & Pat Seydel Auto & Truck Open Website Open GBP 108 4.9 ★ 1 97 0.0% 22 23
Firestone Complete Auto Care Open Website Open GBP 618 4.5 ★ 10 113 100.0% 22 23
Maxwell Auto Open Website Open GBP 165 4.9 ★ 4 36 13.9% 0 19
Fuzzy's Auto Shop Open Website Open GBP 43 5 ★ 1 47 0.0% 20 22
Top Gear Auto Open Website Open GBP 45 4.9 ★ 1 43 0.0% 21 22
Cermak Automotive No Website Open GBP 30 4 ★ 1 0 0% 22 23
Linder Tire Service Open Website Open GBP 1918 4.9 ★ 4 13 0.0% 22 23
Walmart Supercenter Open Website Open GBP 6453 3.9 ★ 10 0 0% 22 22
Spenler Tire East Open Website Open GBP 92 4.6 ★ 1 49 0.0% 20 23
Mobil 1 Lube Express Open Website Open GBP 335 4.6 ★ 4 27 0.0% 22 23
ABRA Auto Body Iowa City Open Website Open GBP 596 4.8 ★ 1 67 0.0% 22 22

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