RAC vs Halfords: which affiliate program pays better?
Two auto & tires programs ranked next to each other on Affiliate Graph, compared on the public terms their networks list. RAC lists the higher top commission (10% against 0.5%–3%). Neither program publishes a cookie window in its network listing. They share a network (Skimlinks), so one publisher account can carry both. RAC ranks higher on Affiliate Graph (90/100 against 89/100), placed by web traffic.
| Term |  RAC |  Halfords |
|---|---|---|
| Listed commission | 10% | 0.5%–3% |
| Cookie window | Not published | Not published |
| Networks | 4: Awin, Connexity, Skimlinks, Webgains | 3: Optimise, Partnerize, Skimlinks |
| Direct networks | Awin, Webgains | Optimise, Partnerize |
| Rank score | 90/100 | 89/100 |
| Rank basis | web traffic | web traffic |
| Brand size | Large | Large |
| Categories | Auto & Tires, Travel, Finance | Auto & Tires, Home & Garden, Accessories, Sports & Outdoors |
| Markets | UK, US | US, IE, UK |
| Status | Active | Active |
Choose RAC for
- the higher listed commission (10%)
- more ways to join (4 networks)
- the higher Affiliate Graph Rank (90/100)
Choose Halfords for
Fit with your audience: on the listed terms RAC has the edge, and Halfords is the better choice where its products match what you cover.
Halfords program detailsWhere to join
Both programs are listed on Skimlinks. RAC is also on Awin, Connexity, Webgains. Halfords is also on Optimise, Partnerize.
Compared on listed program terms from the networks' public listings. Rates and cookies change; confirm current terms on the network before applying. The rank score is a position among tracked US and UK brands, indexed 0 to 100; the underlying figures are not published. Methodology · Data updated Oct 23, 2026.