How popular isMr Clutch?
In September 2026, people searched for Mr Clutch by name about 27,100 times in the United Kingdom, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 5.1% of all United Kingdom car servicing chain searches, placing Mr Clutch fifth out of five chains. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about car servicing chains, Mr Clutch did not appear in any of the answers.
Mr Clutch is the fifth most searched of 5 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
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, Mr Clutch did not appear in any of the four answers.
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 Mr Clutch?
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 Mr Clutch changed in the United Kingdom over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Mr Clutch in the United Kingdom held steady at 27.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mr Clutch’s share of searches among car servicing chains in the United Kingdom peaked at 5.1% in June 2026 and was lowest at 4% in December 2025.
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 Mr Clutch’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Mr Clutch’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.
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