How to Prepare a Car for a Long Journey
08/04/2025
If you’re going on a long car journey, it’s essential that your car is fully prepared for the trip. The good news is that there are some quick and easy maintenance checks you can carry out to make sure your...
What Damage Can a Pothole Do to a Car?
08/04/2025
Between January and November 2023, almost 630,000 potholes were reported to councils in England, Scotland and Wales. Data was only available from 115 out of 208 councils approached, so the real figure is likely to be significantly higher. It’s clear...
Win an Unforgettable Experience with Approved Garages!
01/04/2025
Get your car road trip ready this spring and be in with a chance to win the experience of a lifetime!
Approved Garages is giving UK vehicle owners an exciting opportunity to win big. When you book a Service, MOT,...
What Will Cause a Fail on an MOT?
17/03/2025
As a driver, you know that passing your yearly MOT is crucial to keeping you and other drivers safe on the UK roads. MOTs can be a daunting step, especially if you doubt whether your car will pass or fail....
What Do I Need To Do Before A Car Service?
17/03/2025
If your car service is coming up, it’s important to know how to prepare and get the most out of your appointment. Bringing your car in the right condition, along with any necessary documents, can not only streamline the service...
What Does a Full Car Service Include?
13/03/2025
If you’re new to the world of driving, you might be confused about the various services and checks that you need to have done to your car regularly. One such check is a Full Service. In this blog we take...
Do EVs & Hybrid Cars Need an MOT?
03/03/2025
Captivating the car market throughout the 2010s and now the 2020s, electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly available in the UK. Approximately 1.4 million EVs and over 770,000 hybrid vehicles are on UK roads as of early 2025. EVs are...
Do EV & Hybrid Cars Need to Be Serviced?
03/03/2025
If you are thinking about purchasing an EV or hybrid car, you might be wondering if they need regular servicing like internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. They typically need less maintenance than petrol or diesel cars, but do they need...
What Do They Check on an MOT?
24/02/2025
An MOT test ensures that your vehicle meets the environmental and road safety standards that are required by law in the UK. It’s important to understand what is checked during an MOT, so you can take the necessary steps to...
