Here at FRM Automotive, we know all too well how frustrating it is when your car battery isn’t working how it should be. A reliable battery provides the necessary power to start your engine and keep essential systems running smoothly. Whether your car is stuck on the driveway with a dead battery or you’re constantly […]
Your Consumer Rights when Buying a Second-Hand Car
Do you understand your consumer rights on the purchase of a second-hand car? Most people don’t, and that is why in this blog we aim to provide some help if you find yourself in the unenviable position of having problems with a second-hand car in the first 6 months of ownership. Don’t buy a car […]
Winter Driving
As the weather turns, driving conditions become more tricky. Whether it’s a foggy morning reducing visibility, snow cover or icy roads increasing stopping times or heavy rain affecting visibility – there are more hazards on the road in the winter. Here is our list of winter driving essential tips. Pack Up At this time of […]
Top 4 Car Tyre Tips from FRM Automotive
When it comes to ensuring the safety and performance of your vehicle, few elements are as crucial as the tyres. Here at FRM Automotive, we’ve been working as the leading car garage in Peterborough for many years, so it’s safe to say we know a thing or two about car tyres! Below, we give you […]
Winter Ready: Your Car Service’s Ultimate Maintenance Guide
Although we’re still in Autumn, throughout the UK, frosty mornings and icy roads are certainly upon us! At FRM Automotive, we understand the importance of making sure your vehicle is prepared for the colder months, to ensure clients’ safety and optimal vehicle performance – which is why we offer a range of services and repairs. […]
The Importance of Having Your Car Serviced Regularly
For most, your vehicle is more than just a mode of transportation; it’s an essential part of your daily life. Therefore, it’s surprising that most people don’t know the benefits of having their car regularly serviced. While it’s not a legal requirement, regular car servicing is one of the most important aspects of car ownership, […]
Can I bring my car in so that you can reset the light that has just come on?
There is so much wrong with this question I don’t know where to start. I know most of you are thinking, “said no-one ever”! Believe me, it’s been asked and not just once or twice. Let’s start with this, warning lights on your dash are illuminated to let you know that there is a problem, […]
My car is going to fail it’s MOT!
MOT day It is just about the worst day of the year, especially if you are driving an older car. You have convinced yourself it is going to fail, maybe you have a 6th sense or maybe history has taught you to have a negative outlook. Either way, the MOT must be done and worrying […]
Clear check engine lights at your peril
I will be totally honest with you, our long-term customers, those that have brought their cars back to us year after year will almost always get in touch with us as soon as they hear a noise, see a dashboard light or sense that anything might be wrong with their vehicle. We are regularly asked […]
When was the last time you had your fridge re-gassed?
The answer for most is never. Why do I ask the question? Well, think of the air conditioning system in your car as if it were the cooling system on the back of your fridge, they work in the same way. We don’t have to get our fridges re-gassed because, frankly, they don’t do the […]
