Setting up your autokorjaamo on Car Spot correctly from the start is one of the highest-return actions you can take as a garage owner in Finland. A complete, well-structured Car Spot profile brings your business in front of Finnish drivers who are actively searching for exactly the services you offer — whether that is katsastus preparation, winter tyre changeovers, or EV servicing. This guide takes you through every section of the Car Spot garage profile setup so you can go live with confidence.
Step 1 — Create Your Car Spot Account
Start by visiting Car Spot and navigating to the garage onboarding section. You will need a valid business email address and your Finnish business registration details (Y-tunnus). Car Spot uses these to verify that your autokorjaamo is a legitimate trading business. Once your account is created, you will be taken to the Car Spot Garage Dashboard, where all profile management takes place.
Step 2 — Enter Your Business Information
Your business information section is the foundation of your Car Spot profile. Enter your autokorjaamo name exactly as it appears on your signage and official registration. Add your full street address — Car Spot uses this to display your garage in proximity-based local searches across Finland. Include your phone number and a dedicated business email. Add your opening hours accurately, including any seasonal variations; many Finnish garages operate different hours in winter due to the high demand for tyre changeovers.
Step 3 — Write a Compelling Garage Description
The description field is your opportunity to tell Finnish drivers who you are and why they should choose your autokorjaamo. Write in clear, practical language. Mention your location and any nearby landmarks or districts, your years of experience, any specialist qualifications, and the key services you offer. Explicitly reference katsastus (periodic vehicle inspection) if you offer preparation services, as this is one of the most searched-for services in Finland. A description of 150–200 words performs well on Car Spot.
Step 4 — Add Your Services
The services section of your Car Spot profile determines which search queries your garage appears in. Be thorough and specific. Finnish drivers search for specific services rather than general garage names, so the more detail you provide, the more relevant results you will surface in. Key services to list for the Finnish market include:
- Katsastus preparation — vehicle inspection readiness for the mandatory annual check
- Winter tyre changeover and storage (rengas vaihto) — mandatory seasonal service
- Summer tyre changeover and wheel balancing
- Engine diagnostics and OBD fault code clearing
- Timing belt and auxiliary belt replacement
- Brake pad, disc, and caliper service
- Air conditioning service and refrigerant recharge
- Battery health check for EV and hybrid vehicles
- Suspension, steering, and shock absorber inspection
- Oil and filter service
Step 5 — Upload Photos
Car Spot profiles with photos receive significantly more engagement than those without. Upload at least five images: your garage exterior, the workshop floor, your equipment (particularly if you have specialist EV tools or a four-wheel aligner), and your team if they are comfortable being photographed. Good-quality photos taken in natural daylight on a smartphone are perfectly adequate. Finnish drivers are practical — they want to see a clean, professional workspace rather than a polished marketing shoot.
Step 6 — Set Your Service Pricing
Finnish drivers appreciate transparency on pricing. Car Spot allows you to add indicative pricing in EUR for your key services. You do not need to list exact prices — a range such as "Winter tyre changeover from €60" is sufficient to give drivers a realistic expectation and reduce price-related enquiries. Transparent pricing also builds trust and tends to result in higher conversion rates from profile views to bookings.
Step 7 — Go Live and Start Collecting Reviews
Once all sections are complete, publish your Car Spot profile. From this point, Finnish drivers searching in your area will be able to find and contact your autokorjaamo. Start requesting reviews from existing satisfied customers immediately — even a handful of early reviews significantly boosts your Car Spot search ranking and builds credibility with new visitors to your profile.
