AutoAid vs RAC:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, RAC had more branded searches than AutoAid among breakdown cover providers in the United Kingdom. RAC had about 49,500 branded searches, while AutoAid had 8,000. RAC made up 22% of all breakdown cover provider searches we track, and AutoAid accounted for 3.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about breakdown cover providers, RAC appeared in four of the five answers and AutoAid in three. AutoAid was mentioned before RAC in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
RAC, about 6 searches for every 1 for AutoAid
Who does AI mention more?
RAC, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, AutoAid in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
AutoAid, named ahead of RAC in 3 of 5 answers
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Top breakdown cover providers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, RAC was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. AutoAid was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. AutoAid was listed before RAC in three out of five answers.
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.
Is AutoAid or RAC more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for AutoAid and RAC by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five breakdown cover providers we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.
Share of searches by month for RAC, 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% |
How has the AutoAid and RAC comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- RAC was ahead of AutoAid in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, AutoAid’s share of searches among breakdown cover providers in the United Kingdom moved from 2.8% to 3.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 7K to 8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, RAC’s share of searches among breakdown cover providers in the United Kingdom moved from 20.1% to 22%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 49.5K.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom breakdown cover providers in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, RAC gained share of searches among breakdown cover providers in the United Kingdom, from 19.8% to 22%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for AutoAid in the United Kingdom rose 14.3% over 12 measured months, from 7K to 8K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using AutoAid’s and RAC’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.
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