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Automotive PPC for collision and body shops, mechanics, detailers, tint and PPF installers and towing companies — turning “near me” searches into calls, quote requests and cars in your bays.
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Why it’s different
What makes Google Ads for automotive different
Quotes drive the sale
Body work, detailing, tint and PPF customers want a price first. Photo-estimate and quote forms turn clicks into real leads.
Lots of DIY and parts searches
Searches for parts, kits and how-to videos waste budget. Strong negative keyword lists keep spend on customers.
Automotive PPC built around the job
Google Ads for automotive businesses works when each service has its own campaign, ads and landing page. We build quote-focused pages, target the ZIP codes your customers drive from and track every call and form back to the keyword.
Real results from a live collision account
We already manage Google Ads for collision and bumper repair shops in the US. In one 3-month period (Jul 1 – Sep 30, 2026) a collision & bumper repair account we manage brought in 271 leads — 203 quote request forms and 68 phone calls — at $21.30 per lead.
Real results
271 leads in 3 months for a collision & bumper repair shop
From a live Google Ads account we manage, Jul 1 – Sep 30, 2026.
271leads in 3 months
203quote request forms
68phone calls from ads
$21.30average cost per lead
★★★★★
“Not sure how many campaigns we have worked on together, my phone rings consistently and I get on average 3-5 quote request a day. He’s very understanding and patient.”
Same Day Bumper
Keyword strategy
Searches we target for automotive
Real examples of the searches we bid on — and the ones we block so your budget isn’t wasted.
We target searches like
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We block searches like
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What’s included
Everything in our automotive Google Ads management
✓ Keyword & competitor research
We study how your customers search in your cities and what competitors bid on before a dollar is spent.
✓ Campaigns built by service
Each service gets its own campaign, ads and budget, so money follows the work you want most.
✓ Landing pages that convert
Focused pages for each service with a clear call, form or booking step — not your homepage.
✓ Call, form & booking tracking
GA4, Google Tag Manager and call tracking so every lead is tied to a keyword.
✓ Weekly optimization
Search-term reviews, negative keywords, bid and budget changes every week.
✓ Plain-English reporting
Monthly report on leads, cost per lead and what changed — and you own the account.
How we work
From free call to a steady flow of leads
Free strategy call
We learn your business, service area, budget and goals, and tell you honestly if Google Ads fits.
Research & plan
Keyword, competitor and cost research for your market, plus a campaign plan.
Build & launch
Tracking first, then campaigns, ads and landing pages.
Optimize & grow
Weekly improvements and budget moved toward what brings real customers.
FAQ
Questions about Google Ads for automotive
Which automotive businesses do you work with?
Collision and auto body shops, auto repair and mechanics, detailers and ceramic coating studios, tint and PPF installers and towing companies.
How much should an auto shop spend on Google Ads?
For a single-location body shop we usually recommend at least $1,500/month in ad spend, paid directly to Google. Other services can start lower — we’ll look at your market on a free call.
Do you build the landing page?
Yes. A quote or photo-estimate landing page is part of the setup.
Do you work with shops in Canada?
Yes, in both the USA and Canada.
Automotive services
Google Ads for every automotive service
Each service gets its own campaign, keywords and landing page. Pick yours to see how we run it.
Google Ads for Collision & Auto Body ShopsCollision, bumper and dent repairLearn more →Google Ads for Auto Repair & MechanicsBrakes, diagnostics and maintenanceLearn more →Google Ads for Auto Detailing & Ceramic CoatingDetailing, ceramic coating and mobile detailLearn more →Google Ads for Window Tint & PPFWindow tint and paint protection filmLearn more →Google Ads for Towing Companies24/7 towing and roadside assistanceLearn more →
Ready for more automotive leads from Google?
Book a free 30-minute strategy call. We’ll look at your market, your budget and your current ads, and tell you honestly whether Google Ads is the right next step.