Which diesel SUV should I choose for holidays abroad?

I have been searching for a while for a used diesel automatic. It has to be Euro 6 for European driving from UK twice a year. I have electric car for local use and commute to work. I am torn between Hyundai...

Is my Volvo's safety system at fault?

My new XC40 mild hybrid at 38mph decided to avert a collison by taking control of my vehicle. It took my by surprise as it aggresively swered into another empty lane. Luckily no vehicles were present....

How do I get full range on EV after charging?

I have bought a 2025 Volvo EX40 extended range car. The estimated range is up to 356 miles on the Volvo website. When fully charged and after resetting trip meter I can never get it to register a potential...

My dealer refused to provide a hard copy of the owner's manual - is this fair?

I have a new car on order and I asked for a hard copy of the manual. As I'm a mature driver, I prefer this format rather than trying to read it on the screen in the car or on a phone. Volvo response was...

Where can I find a space saver spare for my Volvo?

My 2022 Volvo XC40 T3 petrol (not hybrid) did not come with a spacesaver spare wheel, only the gunk and inflator kit, not satisfactory. The 18-inch 5-stud spacesavers for this car are hard to find at breakers....

Why is the range of my PHEV lower even when charged to 100%?

I purchased a new Volvo XC 60 PHEV in August 2025. For the first 5 months when fully charged the electric range indicated 50 miles. Then suddenly this fell to only 40 miles and won't charge further. I...

We bought a used car and now the paint is peeling - what are our rights?

I purchased a year old Volvo XC90 from a main dealership in Sep 2025 and within 4 months the paint on rear bumper is peeling off. Another Volvo dealership has assessed the damage and has stated if has...

How can I fix my Volvo's blocked sunroof drains?

I have a Volvo XC40 2018 that has blocked roof gullies from the sunroof. How can I clear them?

My Volvo EX30 has been recalled - what are my rights?

I bought a new Volvo EX30 Ultra Long Range from a main dealer in May 2024, paying in cash. A safety recall has since been issued due to a potential high-voltage battery fire risk, and I’ve been advised...

Why does the start/stop in my car not work consistently?

I have recently bought a 2019 Volvo XC60 D4 with a low mileage - 20,000 miles approx. The auto start did not work at all for the first week and now it only works after a fairly long motorway drive - then...