Excessive brake disc wear - is the electric parking brake to blame?

My 2012 Volvo XC70 has covered 34,000 miles and just had its second annual service. The dealer reports the rear disc pads as 75% worn, and the discs as lipped. Although the Volvo has done the miles, I...

Buying a new towcar - what should I get?

I need to replace my towcar, I've towed caravans with GM autos for 30 years and they've always been good for me. The obvious choice is an Insignia or V70 but are there any other big estates with a torque...

Extended warranty problems

Following the expiry of the manufacturer’s warranty on 2009 Volvo V70 2.0D R Design I bought an extended 3 year warranty from an independent company. I have had a warranty previously with my Saab 9-5 and...

Buying a large estate - petrol or diesel?

We wish to buy a car and have found that the Volvo V70 D5 suits us well for holidays with dogs, kayaks, luggage etc on long trips to Scotland with no lack of performance whatever it has in it. We are aware...

Volvo V50 - what tyres are best?

The Continental tyres supplied with my Volvo V50 (205/55-16) now need replacing. I have always bought Michelins in the past and have never had less than 30,000 miles from a set. Now I have been quoted...

Should I trade my Mondeo for an XC90?

I am looking at buying a 2004 Volvo XC90 for £6900, which includes a trade in for our 2010 Ford Mondeo Titanium. Do you think this is a good deal?

Which diesel SUV for motorway use offers good passenger comfort?

I have driven a SEAT Leon Cupra 1.8 20VT for the last 10 years. I can hardly fault it, but it's time to change cars because the SEAT is getting old, and also my wife finds any long journey in my car a...

New company car - Volvo XC70 or Subaru Outback?

I am just about to get a new company car and have been given two choices: Volvo XC70 or Subaru Outback - both 4x4. I prefer the Subaru personally (mainly due to looks and no "old man" image). For my job...

What can I replace our Volvo XC90 with?

I'm about to change our XC90. Do you have any better recommendations that match the cargo space of the XC90 with front and middle only seats up? Another issue is I've tended to stay away from metallic...

Will a change of transmission oil solve a fault with my Volvo V70 automatic?

My car is a 2007 Volvo V70 diesel automatic with 54,000 miles. It is serviced by the Volvo dealer as required. When towing a caravan (but only then) I get a warning saying 'Transmission service required'...