Google maps in Android Auto can be infuriatingly wrong because of paid spots.

I once looked for nearest gas station while driving and Google tried to route me to an Exxon 10 miles away even though I knew a Shell station was a mile away. To double check, I eventually found the Shell gas station myself and while stopped in front I again asked Google for the nearest station and it still tried to send me to Exxon. I then searched for Shell gas Stations specifically and it showed it.

So Google has the Shell gas station in its maps but didn’t want to route me to it.

If i use google (i try others first), i always add -reddit in the search field and switch Search tools -> All results -> Verbatim . Also I have it bookmarked to assume my country is Azerbeijan, even tho I’m from EU, because that way it’s easier to spot fake results they just mixed in for my location (they use IP location otherwise).

Why is dude bare handed touching my ice cream?

Just like a Google search, I don’t even want it now.

Kagi

its all shopping stuff, which is annoying when troubleshooting, im reparing buddy, not buying

I’ve found Startpage to be a good, easy alternative. I’ve tried DuckDuckGo and SearxNG, but I think they are more extreme than I need.