How popular isAA?
In September 2026, people searched for AA by name about 2,400 times in the United Kingdom, a 33.3% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.99% of all United Kingdom vehicle history check service searches, placing AA seventh out of eight services. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about vehicle history check services, AA appeared in three of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the eight.
AA is the seventh most searched of 8 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
Total Car CheckShare of searches 45.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
carVerticalShare of searches 25%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
HPI CheckShare of searches 16.7%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
My Car CheckShare of searches 7.5%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
AAShare of searches 0.99%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top vehicle history check services in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, AA was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. AA is the fourth most recommended of the eight.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- HPI Check1st
- Total Car Check2nd
RAC3rd- AA4th
- carVertical5th
- My Car Check6th
Car Analytics–
MotorCheck–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Total Car Check5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- RAC4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- HPI Check3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- AA3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- carVertical2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- My Car Check1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Car Analytics0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- MotorCheck0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about vehicle history check services
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which vehicle history check service should I use in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best vehicle history check services in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best vehicle history check service in the UK for a used car?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“check car history”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“vehicle history check uk”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 19, 2026.
Which vehicle history check services compete with AA?
Share of searches by month for Total Car Check, carVertical, HPI Check, My Car Check, Car Analytics, AA. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Total Car Check | carVertical | HPI Check | My Car Check | Car Analytics | MotorCheck | AA | RAC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.3% | 20.4% | 20.4% | 7.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.54% |
| Nov 2025 | 47.4% | 21.3% | 17.4% | 7.8% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.56% |
| Dec 2025 | 43.1% | 23.6% | 19.3% | 8.6% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.48% |
| Jan 2026 | 42.6% | 23.4% | 19.2% | 8.6% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.62% |
| Feb 2026 | 43.3% | 23.8% | 19.5% | 7.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.51% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.5% | 24.9% | 16.7% | 7.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.98% | 0.44% |
| Apr 2026 | 48% | 21.5% | 17.6% | 7.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1% | 0.46% |
| May 2026 | 42.8% | 23.6% | 19.3% | 8.6% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.51% |
| Jun 2026 | 43.7% | 24% | 19.7% | 7.2% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.52% |
| Jul 2026 | 43.7% | 24% | 19.7% | 7.2% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.52% |
| Aug 2026 | 43.6% | 24% | 19.6% | 7.2% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.52% |
| Sep 2026 | 45.4% | 25% | 16.7% | 7.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.99% | 0.41% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 45.4% | 110K | 0% | +1.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 25% | 60.5K | 0% | +1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 16.7% | 40.5K | -18.2% | -2.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 7.5% | 18.1K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.2% | 5.4K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.8% | 4.4K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.99% | 2.4K | -17.2% | -0.2 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.41% | 1K | -23.1% | -0.1 points |
45.4%
Held 1st. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.8 points.
25%
Held 2nd. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
16.7%
Held 3rd. 40.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -2.9 points.
7.5%
Held 4th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
2.2%
Held 5th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
1.8%
Held 6th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
7.
AA0.99%
Held 7th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, -17.2% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
8.
RAC0.41%
Held 8th. 1K estimated branded searches, -23.1% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Compare popularity between AA and its closest rivals
Every comparison with AA
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How has branded search demand for AA changed in the United Kingdom over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for AA in the United Kingdom fell from 3.6K to 2.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, AA’s share of searches among vehicle history check services in the United Kingdom held steady, from 1.5% to 0.99%.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom vehicle history check services in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Total Car Check gained share of searches among vehicle history check services in the United Kingdom, from 43.6% to 45.4%.
In September 2026, carVertical gained share of searches among vehicle history check services in the United Kingdom, from 24% to 25%.
In September 2026, HPI Check lost share of searches among vehicle history check services in the United Kingdom, from 19.6% to 16.7%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for AA in the United Kingdom fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 3.6K to 2.4K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for RAC in the United Kingdom fell 23.1% over 12 measured months, from 1.3K to 1K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for MotorCheck in the United Kingdom fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 4.4K in September 2026.
How are AA’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using AA’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- aa car check
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