Published response times
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ProviderPublished arrival claimType of claim
The AAPatrols typically reach customers in under an hourTypical time
Green Flag54.93 minutes combined average in its published datasetHistorical average
Green Flag states that its published calculation excludes pre-booked jobs and response times above 240 minutes.
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Primary sources, last checked 24 August 2026The AA: how cover works →Green Flag: published call-out data →
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