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Why Does My Car Squeak When I Drive?
Why Does My Car Squeak When I Drive?
30/06/2025
Hearing a squeak when driving? Don’t ignore it, your car could be telling you something important. Naturally, cars aren’t supposed to squeak when driven, and any irregular sounds usually indicate an issue with your vehicle, some major and some minor. ...
Why Is My Car Pulling to One Side While Driving?
Why Is My Car Pulling to One Side While Driving?
30/06/2025
If you’re driving and you’ve noticed that your car has started pulling to the left or the right, this is not only extremely frustrating, but it can also indicate that there’s a fault with your car! Your car pulling to...
Why Do I Hear a Knocking Sound in My Car Engine?
Why Do I Hear a Knocking Sound in My Car Engine?
30/06/2025
Hearing a knocking sound from your engine is never something to ignore. While it might be tempting to hope it goes away on its own, this kind of noise often points to a problem that can get worse and worse...
10 Reasons Your Car Won’t Start and What to Do About It
10 Reasons Your Car Won’t Start and What to Do About It
30/06/2025
Whether you're about to set off for work in the morning or just popping to the shops for some milk, a car that sometimes won’t start - or refuses to start at all - can be one of the most...
How to Know If Your Clutch Is Wearing Out
How to Know If Your Clutch Is Wearing Out
30/06/2025
Nearly all motorists know that the clutch pedal sits on the left side of the footwell, and most likely, mastering the clutch was the most intimidating part of learning to drive. However, understanding the clutch on their cars and what...
Do I Need My MOT and Service Done at a Dealership?
Do I Need My MOT and Service Done at a Dealership?
30/06/2025
Many people are under the assumption that you need to have your car serviced at the dealership if it’s still under warranty. However, this isn’t actually the case.  The Motor Vehicle Agreements Block Exemption Order (MVBEO) means that you can...
Approved Garages Sponsors the NAPA Racing Team in the BTCC and MINI Challenge
Approved Garages Sponsors the NAPA Racing Team in the BTCC and MINI Challenge
19/06/2025
Approved Garages has announced an exciting new sponsorship deal with the prominent motorsport team, NAPA Racing UK. This deal marks the start of a long-standing partnership between Approved Garages and one of the most recognisable teams in the grid in...
How to Win Back the Cost of Your Car Service, MOT or Repair This June
How to Win Back the Cost of Your Car Service, MOT or Repair This June
01/06/2025
Need a service this summer?  Booking with Approved Garages could do more than keep your car running smoothly, it could put Love2shop vouchers in your pocket.   As proud sponsors of NAPA Racing UK in the British Touring Car Championship, we’re...
Can You Drive a Car With a Bad Air Conditioner?
Can You Drive a Car With a Bad Air Conditioner?
21/05/2025
Many motorists are aware that their air conditioning is in some way linked to the engines of their vehicles. So, once this important function ceases to work, or works improperly, what does this mean for your car? Here at Approved...
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