News

11/07/2016

Four in ten young drivers admit to having used a mobile phone while driving and 23% have had an accident or near miss in the last 12 months, a new study reveals

11/07/2016

Picture this: You’ve decided to sell your cherished Audi TT for a somewhat bigger, more comfortable family car. Begrudgingly you’ve advertised it in the local paper and on a few car listing sites, but you’ve realised suddenly, every other owner of a silver 09-plated TT seems to be selling theirs too!

07/07/2016

Matthew Newman from Skelmersdale has won £500 Love2Shop vouchers for simply booking his car service online at www.approvedgarages.co.uk and finding a garage near him, to get his car serviced.

01/07/2016

The British independent aftermarket is in vibrant health and is a significant contributor to the British economy, according to recent research

27/06/2016

Cars are a part of our everyday lives, but some have made more of an impact than others. It was tough to whittle it down to one car to define each decade, however the question is, have we got it right?

22/06/2016

There are numerous guides for preparing your car for winter – but very few people think about getting their car ready for the Summer. It’s extremely uncomfortable driving in heat, feeling sun-drenched during the summer months, and feeling your car under-perform, so why not give your car some attention to make your ride more comfortable?

21/06/2016

Buying a used car is an ideal option for many because it often helps cut the cost of buying a car. In addition to this, the AA have reported that majority of new cars will lose around 40% of their value in the first year of buying the vehicle, which is why some people prefer to buy a used vehicle.

20/06/2016

AutoCare and Approved Garages promise to treat everyone fairly and equally, but not all garages have a written code of conduct

10/06/2016

Movies and TV shows have heralded some of the most awe-inspiring motors, that live long in the mind of their viewers, none more so than the 10 on our list of the most iconic cars to grace our screens.

08/06/2016

Car break downs can be a pain at the best of times – so it’s always a good idea to do all that can be done to ensure it doesn’t happen to you. Plus, the last thing you want is your road trip ruined this summer because of a flat battery or a bust tyre.