How popular isFormula One Autocentres?
In September 2026, people searched for Formula One Autocentres by name about 40,500 times in the United Kingdom, a 22.4% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 7.5% of all United Kingdom car servicing chain searches, placing Formula One Autocentres third out of five chains. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about car servicing chains, Formula One Autocentres appeared in one of the four answers and was the fourth most recommended of the five.
Formula One Autocentres is the third most searched of 5 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
Kwik FitShare of searches 68.6%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
National TyresShare of searches 11.3%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Formula One AutocentresShare of searches 7.5%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
HalfordsShare of searches 7.5%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Mr ClutchShare of searches 5.1%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top car servicing chains in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Formula One Autocentres was mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Formula One Autocentres is the fourth most recommended of the five.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Kwik Fit3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Halfords3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- National Tyres2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Formula One Autocentres1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Mr Clutch0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about car servicing chains
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Where should I get my car serviced in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best car servicing chains in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which garage chain in the UK is cheapest for an MOT and service?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“car servicing”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mot near me”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 22, 2026.
Which car servicing chains compete with Formula One Autocentres?
Share of searches by month for Kwik Fit, National Tyres, Formula One Autocentres, Halfords, Mr Clutch. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Kwik Fit | National Tyres | Formula One Autocentres | Halfords | Mr Clutch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 63.5% | 15.6% | 5.7% | 10.4% | 4.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 68.1% | 13.7% | 5% | 9.2% | 4.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 66% | 13.3% | 5.9% | 10.8% | 4% |
| Jan 2026 | 67.3% | 13.5% | 6.1% | 9% | 4.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 65.8% | 13.2% | 7.2% | 8.9% | 4.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 69% | 11.3% | 6.2% | 9.3% | 4.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 65.8% | 13.2% | 7.2% | 8.9% | 4.8% |
| May 2026 | 66.9% | 13.5% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 4.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 68.6% | 11.3% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 5.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 68.6% | 11.3% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 5.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 68.6% | 11.3% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 5.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 68.6% | 11.3% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 5.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 68.6% | 368K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 11.3% | 60.5K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 7.5% | 40.5K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 7.5% | 40.5K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 5.1% | 27.1K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Kwik Fit68.6%
Held 1st. 368K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
11.3%
Held 2nd. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.5%
Held 3rd. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.
Halfords7.5%
Held 4th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.1%
Held 5th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Halfords sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “halfords autocentre”.
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How has branded search demand for Formula One Autocentres changed in the United Kingdom over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Formula One Autocentres in the United Kingdom rose from 33.1K to 40.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Formula One Autocentres’ share of searches among car servicing chains in the United Kingdom increased from 5.7% to 7.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Formula One Autocentres’ share of searches among car servicing chains in the United Kingdom peaked at 7.5% in June 2026 and was lowest at 5% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Formula One Autocentres rose from 4th to 3rd among car servicing chains in the United Kingdom.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom car servicing chains in September 2026?
3 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for Formula One Autocentres in the United Kingdom rose 22.4% over 12 measured months, from 33.1K to 40.5K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for National Tyres in the United Kingdom fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 90.5K to 60.5K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Halfords in the United Kingdom fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 60.5K to 40.5K in September 2026.
How are Formula One Autocentres’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Formula One Autocentres’ 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.
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