S60owner Clutched July 17, 2019 Share July 17, 2019 Hi all! A noob Volvo driver here who just purchase a used 4.5 yr old V40 D2. Iâm looking for recommendations on workshops in the west for servicing. Another question is, many here suggests buying parts on our own - does that mean you send your car to your workshop, ask them check what needs to be replaced, source out the parts yourself, then drive back with the parts and ask the workshop replace for you?So where do you service your Volvo? Any feedback? ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
procdi Clutched July 20, 2019 Share July 20, 2019 So where do you service your Volvo? Any feedback?Haven’t gone for any yet. Yet to receive any recommendations lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvobrick Supersonic July 20, 2019 Share July 20, 2019 (edited) Hi all! A noob Volvo driver here who just purchase a used 4.5 yr old V40 D2. Iâm looking for recommendations on workshops in the west for servicing. Another question is, many here suggests buying parts on our own - does that mean you send your car to your workshop, ask them check what needs to be replaced, source out the parts yourself, then drive back with the parts and ask the workshop replace for you?Can. I do that with my favourite WS most of the time. I will pay for fair labour. Edited July 20, 2019 by Volvobrick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
procdi Clutched July 20, 2019 Share July 20, 2019 Can. I do that with my favourite WS most of the time. I will pay for fair labour.Thanks much! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princey_anne 1st Gear July 22, 2019 Share July 22, 2019 My friend had an experience with his Volvo S60. The cigarette lighter was faulty, and they had to dismantle the entire dashboard to fix that. Bill came up to almost $1K. Honestly, that's the price to pay for conti cars. A replacement battery is never expensive to begin with, but the mark up kills. The position of the battery also plays a part. Eg. 7 series battery is beneath the rear seat. Omg that is costly, i had mine replaced during the warranty period. Didn't know it iathat costly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princey_anne 1st Gear July 22, 2019 Share July 22, 2019 My friend had an experience with his Volvo S60. The cigarette lighter was faulty, and they had to dismantle the entire dashboard to fix that. Bill came up to almost $1K. Honestly, that's the price to pay for conti cars. A replacement battery is never expensive to begin with, but the mark up kills. The position of the battery also plays a part. Eg. 7 series battery is beneath the rear seat. Omg that is costly, i had mine replaced during the warranty period. Didn't know it iathat costly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvobrick Supersonic July 22, 2019 Share July 22, 2019 Tor Kor always out to slaughter one. Nothing so complicated to remove the dash. Like this guy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN6fqEX9M3A 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockngbrd Supersonic July 25, 2019 Share July 25, 2019 hi are there any difference in quality between the china made and previously made in Sweeden Volvo? confirm amdk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis2015 1st Gear July 25, 2019 Share July 25, 2019 hi are there any difference in quality between the china made and previously made in Sweeden Volvo? 如果你懂得原料,比较一些旧的 Model,分别大了, 上个星期试驾 XC 40,60. 还是 Land Rover. Jaquar 比较不严重, 毕竟亚Ne 还是有认同英国, 讲太多不好, 自己留意吧. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marciateng Neutral Newbie January 18, 2020 Share January 18, 2020 If you are unsure if the workshop is telling you the truth, you can always subscribe to Volvo Vida from the Volvo Technical Information Shop. Volvo charges a small fee for access but at least you can verify the information. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beregond Supersonic March 12, 2021 Share March 12, 2021 (edited) asking for friend. any recommended ws in the west that familiar with volvo car to do the the timing belt replacement??😊 Edited March 12, 2021 by Beregond Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GearingUp 1st Gear March 13, 2021 Share March 13, 2021 i checked rates at Wearnes, and they are comparable to the workshops outside. I suggest your friend to check the same. It may be +/- $100 but it is safer to do it at AD. In fact I received a mail from Wearnes for a discounted 10% off till May this year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason016 Supersonic March 13, 2021 Share March 13, 2021 On 3/12/2021 at 10:24 AM, Beregond said: asking for friend. any recommended ws in the west that familiar with volvo car to do the the timing belt replacement??😊 Go back to Wearnes do better. Not much more in terms of price. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcardriver Neutral Newbie December 3, 2021 Share December 3, 2021 Hi, My new volvo got knocked over in car park. 2 panels got some scratches and slight dent. any idea how much the repair costs would be? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvobrick Supersonic December 3, 2021 Share December 3, 2021 150 to 200 per panel. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafeCar 1st Gear February 8, 2022 Share February 8, 2022 any recommendation on where to change Coolant Bleeder hose and Heater Hose for S80? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvobrick Supersonic February 8, 2022 Share February 8, 2022 6 minutes ago, SafeCar said: any recommendation on where to change Coolant Bleeder hose and Heater Hose for S80? These are straight forward jobs any WS also can do as long as they get the right parts. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafeCar 1st Gear February 8, 2022 Share February 8, 2022 @Volvobrick thanks bro! ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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