Car Parts 4 Less vs NAPA Auto Parts:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, NAPA Auto Parts had more branded searches than Car Parts 4 Less among auto parts retailers in the United Kingdom. NAPA Auto Parts had about 40,500 branded searches, while Car Parts 4 Less had 12,100. NAPA Auto Parts made up 1.2% of all auto parts retailer searches we track, and Car Parts 4 Less accounted for 0.35%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about auto parts retailers, Car Parts 4 Less and NAPA Auto Parts each appeared in two of the five answers. Car Parts 4 Less was mentioned before NAPA Auto Parts in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
NAPA Auto Parts, about 3 searches for every 1 for Car Parts 4 Less
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Car Parts 4 Less, named ahead of NAPA Auto Parts in 2 of 3 answers
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Top auto parts retailers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Car Parts 4 Less was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. NAPA Auto Parts was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Car Parts 4 Less was listed before NAPA Auto Parts in two out of three answers that named either.
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.
Euro Car Parts5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
GSF Car Parts5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Halfords3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Autodoc3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- NAPA Auto Parts2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
PartsinMotion2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Car Parts 4 Less2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which auto parts retailer should I shop at in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best auto parts retailers in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best auto parts retailer in the UK for car parts?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“car parts uk”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cheap car parts uk”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 19, 2026.
Is Car Parts 4 Less or NAPA Auto Parts more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Car Parts 4 Less and NAPA Auto Parts by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven auto parts retailers we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.
Share of searches by month for NAPA Auto Parts, Car Parts 4 Less. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Euro Car Parts | Halfords | GSF Car Parts | Autodoc | NAPA Auto Parts | PartsinMotion | Car Parts 4 Less |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 39.9% | 48.7% | 8% | 1.6% | 0.72% | 0.59% | 0.48% |
| Nov 2025 | 39.9% | 48.7% | 8% | 1.6% | 0.72% | 0.48% | 0.48% |
| Dec 2025 | 40% | 48.8% | 8% | 1.3% | 0.88% | 0.48% | 0.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 43.9% | 43.9% | 8.8% | 1.5% | 0.97% | 0.53% | 0.43% |
| Feb 2026 | 42.9% | 42.9% | 10.5% | 1.7% | 0.95% | 0.63% | 0.42% |
| Mar 2026 | 42.9% | 42.9% | 10.5% | 1.7% | 0.95% | 0.63% | 0.42% |
| Apr 2026 | 38.1% | 46.5% | 11.4% | 1.9% | 1% | 0.69% | 0.38% |
| May 2026 | 39.1% | 47.7% | 9.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.58% | 0.39% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.2% | 47.8% | 9.6% | 1.6% | 0.86% | 0.58% | 0.39% |
| Jul 2026 | 39% | 47.6% | 9.6% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.58% | 0.31% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.1% | 47.7% | 9.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.58% | 0.32% |
| Sep 2026 | 42.8% | 42.8% | 10.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.63% | 0.35% |
How has the Car Parts 4 Less and NAPA Auto Parts comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- NAPA Auto Parts was ahead of Car Parts 4 Less in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Car Parts 4 Less’ share of searches among auto parts retailers in the United Kingdom moved from 0.48% to 0.35%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.1K to 12.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, NAPA Auto Parts’ share of searches among auto parts retailers in the United Kingdom moved from 0.72% to 1.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 27.1K to 40.5K.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom auto parts retailers in September 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for NAPA Auto Parts in the United Kingdom rose 49.4% over 12 measured months, from 27.1K to 40.5K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Car Parts 4 Less in the United Kingdom fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 18.1K to 12.1K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Car Parts 4 Less’ and NAPA Auto Parts’ 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.
Car Parts 4 Less
1 branded search term
- car parts 4 less
NAPA Auto Parts
1 branded search term
- napa auto parts
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