How popular isStart Rescue?
In September 2026, people searched for Start Rescue by name about 8,100 times in the United Kingdom, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 3.6% of all United Kingdom breakdown cover provider searches, placing Start Rescue fourth out of five providers. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about breakdown cover providers, Start Rescue appeared in three of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the five.
Start Rescue is the fourth most searched of 5 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
The AAShare of searches 44%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Green FlagShare of searches 26.9%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
RACShare of searches 22%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Start RescueShare of searches 3.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
AutoAidShare of searches 3.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top breakdown cover providers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Start Rescue was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Start Rescue 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.
The AA1st
AutoAid2nd
Green Flag3rd
Start Rescue4th
RAC5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Green Flag5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
The AA4 of 5Named in 2 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
Start Rescue3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
AutoAid3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about breakdown cover providers
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which breakdown cover provider should I use in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best breakdown cover providers in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best value breakdown cover in the UK for an older car?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“breakdown cover”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best breakdown cover”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 22, 2026.
Which breakdown cover providers compete with Start Rescue?
Share of searches by month for The AA, Green Flag, RAC, Start Rescue, AutoAid. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | The AA | Green Flag | RAC | Start Rescue | AutoAid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 49.2% | 24.6% | 20.1% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 49.4% | 24.7% | 20.2% | 2.7% | 3% |
| Dec 2025 | 49.6% | 22.3% | 22.3% | 3% | 2.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 46.9% | 25.8% | 21.1% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 44.5% | 24.5% | 24.5% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 46.4% | 25.5% | 20.9% | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 48.8% | 26.8% | 18% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| May 2026 | 46.6% | 25.6% | 21% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 44.2% | 29.7% | 19.9% | 3.3% | 2.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 46.6% | 28.5% | 19% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 44.1% | 29.6% | 19.8% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 44% | 26.9% | 22% | 3.6% | 3.6% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 44% | 99K | -10% | -0.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 26.9% | 60.5K | -18.2% | -2.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 22% | 49.5K | 0% | +2.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.6% | 8.1K | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.6% | 8K | 0% | +0.3 points |
1.
The AA44%
Held 1st. 99K estimated branded searches, -10% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
26.9%
Held 2nd. 60.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -2.8 points.
3.
RAC22%
Held 3rd. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.2 points.
3.6%
Held 4th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
5.
AutoAid3.6%
Held 5th. 8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
Compare popularity between Start Rescue and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Start Rescue
4 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Start Rescue changed in the United Kingdom over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Start Rescue in the United Kingdom held steady at 8.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Start Rescue’s share of searches among breakdown cover providers in the United Kingdom held steady, from 3.3% to 3.6%.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom breakdown cover providers in September 2026?
4 changes

In September 2026, RAC gained share of searches among breakdown cover providers in the United Kingdom, from 19.8% to 22%.

In September 2026, Green Flag lost share of searches among breakdown cover providers in the United Kingdom, from 29.6% to 26.9%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for AutoAid in the United Kingdom rose 14.3% over 12 measured months, from 7K to 8K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for The AA in the United Kingdom fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 121K to 99K in September 2026.
How are Start Rescue’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Start Rescue’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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