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Arnold Clark vs Sytner:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Arnold Clark had more branded searches than Sytner among car dealer groups in the United Kingdom. Arnold Clark had about 550,000 branded searches, while Sytner had 27,100. Arnold Clark made up 58% of all car dealer group searches we track, and Sytner accounted for 2.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about car dealer groups, Arnold Clark appeared in two of the four answers and Sytner in one. Arnold Clark and Sytner were each mentioned first in one of the two answers.

Among car dealer groups in the United Kingdom in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Arnold Clark, about 20 searches for every 1 for Sytner

Arnold Clark 550K searchesSytner 27.1K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Arnold Clark, mentioned in 2 of 4 answers, Sytner in 1

Arnold Clark in 2 of 4Sytner in 1 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.

Arnold Clark first in 1Sytner first in 1

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Top car dealer groups in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Arnold Clark was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Sytner was mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Arnold Clark and Sytner were each listed first in one of the two answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Motorpoint1st
  2. Arnold Clark2nd
  3. Sytner2nd
  4. Evans Halshaw–
  5. Stoneacre–
  6. Lookers–
  7. Marshall Motor Group–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Arnold Clark2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Motorpoint2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Sytner1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Evans Halshaw0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Stoneacre0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Lookers0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Marshall Motor Group0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

See every answer about car dealer groups

4 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best car dealer group in the UK?”

    1. 1Arnold Clark

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which UK car dealers are most trusted for used cars?”

    1. 1Motorpoint
    2. 2Arnold Clark

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Where should I buy a used car in the UK?”

    1. 1Motorpoint
    2. 2Sytner

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “car dealerships”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “used car dealers”

    Not named in any answer:

    Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 26, 2026.

    Is Arnold Clark or Sytner more popular in search?

    This chart shows how often people search Google for Arnold Clark and Sytner by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven car dealer group brands we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.

    Arnold Clark and Sytner among car dealer groups in the United Kingdom, by month

    Share of searches by month for Arnold Clark, Sytner. The figures are in the table below the chart.

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthArnold ClarkMotorpointEvans HalshawStoneacreSytnerLookersMarshall Motor Group
    Oct 202557.7%21.1%11.5%3.5%2.8%2.8%0.57%
    Nov 202556.8%20.8%11.4%4.2%3.4%2.8%0.56%
    Dec 202559.8%17.9%12%3.6%3%3%0.72%
    Jan 202657.3%20.9%11.5%4.2%2.8%2.8%0.46%
    Feb 202656.9%20.8%11.4%4.2%3.4%2.8%0.56%
    Mar 202660.4%18%12.1%3.6%3%2.4%0.48%
    Apr 202656.9%20.8%11.4%4.2%3.4%2.8%0.56%
    May 202657.2%20.9%11.4%4.2%3.4%2.3%0.46%
    Jun 202660.3%18.1%12.1%3.6%3%2.4%0.59%
    Jul 202658%21.2%11.6%3.5%2.9%2.3%0.46%
    Aug 202657.7%21.1%11.5%3.5%3.5%2.3%0.46%
    Sep 202658%21.2%11.6%3.5%2.9%2.3%0.46%

    How has the Arnold Clark and Sytner comparison changed over the last 12 months?

    3 findings

    How did search popularity change for United Kingdom car dealer groups in September 2026?

    1 change

    1. In September 2026, Sytner lost share of searches among car dealer groups in the United Kingdom, from 3.5% to 2.9%.

    How are branded searches counted?

    2 search terms

    Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Arnold Clark’s and Sytner’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

    Arnold Clark

    1 branded search term

    • arnold clark

    Sytner

    1 branded search term

    • sytner

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