Google Business Profile Setup for Dealerships

Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business) is the free listing that appears when customers search for your dealership on Google Search or Google Maps. It displays your address, phone number, opening hours, reviews, photos, and posts.

For most customers, this is the first impression they get of your business. If you don’t have one or if it’s incomplete, you’re invisible to local searchers and handing customers to competitors.

Incorrect information like the wrong phone number, address, or hours, frustrates customers and hurts your ranking. First, we audit your profile, then fix any errors and monitor for unauthorised changes. Google allows anyone to suggest edits to your listing, so ongoing management is essential.

Yes. We manage multi-location profiles from a single dashboard, ensuring every location has consistent branding, accurate information and active engagement. Whether you have 2 locations or 20, we handle it all.

Ranking higher requires a complete profile, consistent updates, quality photos, positive reviews and accurate business information. We optimise every element of your Google Business Profile and keep it active with regular posts and updates so Google sees your dealership as relevant and trustworthy.

Yes. We implement review generation strategies that encourage happy customers to leave reviews. We also monitor and respond to reviews on your behalf, thanking positive reviewers and professionally addressing negative feedback. More reviews and fast responses signal trust to both Google and potential customers.

You need a verified and optimised Google Business Profile. We set up your profile with accurate business information, relevant categories, high-quality photos and consistent updates. This tells Google your dealership is active and trustworthy, which improves your ranking on Google Maps.

Setting up the profile itself takes 1-2 days. However, Google requires verification to confirm your business is legitimate, which can take 1-2 weeks depending on the method (postcard, phone, or email). We handle the entire process so you don’t have to wait or guess.

They’re the same thing. Google rebranded Google My Business to Google Business Profile in 2021. If you hear either term, they refer to the same platform for managing your business listing on Google Search and Maps.

Yes. Google requires a legitimate business address to list you on Google Maps. PO Boxes don’t qualify. If you serve customers at their location (mobile services), you can hide your address while still appearing in local search results for your service area.

Ultimately, pricing depends on the number of locations and level of service you need. Contact us for a custom quote and we’ll tailor a solution that fits your dealership’s goals and budget.

We’re based in Adelaide, but we serve dealerships across Australia. Whether you’re in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Hobart, Darwin, Canberra or regional areas, we can help. Our setup and management process is fully remote, so location is no barrier to getting your dealership found on Google.

Regular updates signal to Google that your business is active. We recommend posting at least weekly: new stock, offers, events or news. We handle this for you as part of our management service.

Yes. Customers can call you, get directions, visit your website or message you directly from your Google Business Profile. We optimise your profile to encourage these actions and track performance so you can see the leads coming in.

Google Business Profile is one of the biggest factors in local search rankings. A complete, active profile tells Google your dealership is legitimate and relevant to local searches. This helps you appear in the “Local Pack;” the map results that show above organic listings.

You can flag the review to Google for removal, but Google only removes reviews that violate their policies. We help you respond professionally to fake reviews and guide you through the flagging process. A strong response can neutralise the damage even if Google doesn’t remove it.

Log into your account and update the incorrect details. If someone else made unauthorised changes, you may need to dispute them. We monitor your profile for unauthorised edits and fix issues before they hurt your business.

Your competitor likely has a more optimised profile with better reviews, more photos, regular updates and accurate information. We analyse what they’re doing right and implement strategies to help you outrank them.

Common reasons include: no Google Business Profile, unverified profile, incomplete information, wrong business category or Google penalties. We audit your situation, identify the issue and fix it so your dealership appears when customers search.

We work with car dealerships, caravan and RV dealers, motorcycle dealerships, truck dealers and even heavy machinery. Whether you sell new vehicles, used vehicles, or both, we understand how your customers search and optimise your Google Business Profile to capture those searches.