Replacing a V70 with a new petrol estate

We have a 2002 V70 2.4 petrol auto estate and are looking to replace it with something of similar size. The car averages 8000 miles per year and being wary of what HJ has said about diesel engines, we...

Can I fit Ford Focus wheels to my Volvo?

I wish to fit winter tyres(205/55/16) for my 2007 Volvo V70 onto used steel rims but steels for Volvo are difficult to source. Can I use wheels from a Ford Focus of similar age as these seem to be readily...

Insuring 2 cars and 1 driver. What are my options?

Two cars, a Volvo S80 V8 and BMW 125i Coupe. Volvo insured my name, husband full no claims. BMW insured wife's name, full no claims. Wife failing eyesight does not wish to drive any more. What do we...

Recommend a sports car capable of carrying two people and a large dog?

We have a new puppy that is going to grow into quite a large dog. Are there any two seat or 2+2 sports cars on the market that are in the mould of the old Reliant Scimitar GTE or Lancia HPE?

Getting deeper profile tyres for a V50?

The ride on my 56 plate Volvo V50 is both hard and noisy. I would like to replace the low profile tyres currently fitted with normal tyres. Is this possible and if so which tyres would be best suited to...

Which four-seater convertible should I buy?

I am considering purchasing a four-seater convertible with a maximum price of £25,000. I have a list of four cars: BMW E93 3-Series, Audi A5, Lexus IS250C and a Volvo C70. I would appreciate your input...

Did you know that you get free European breakdown cover if you have your Volvo serviced at a Volvo dealer?

Did you know that if you have your car serviced at a Volvo dealer, they give you free European breakdown cover irrespective of the age of the car? I have just taken my Volvo estate in to have its 310,000...

Can we get a discount on a new model?

I am very tempted to buy a new Volvo 1.6l 150bhp V40 when they hit the showrooms in the near future. Is it feasible to ask for a discount on this new model and, if so, how much? I would be trading in...

Is a diesel suitable for me?

I'm an estate agent who drives 5 miles to get to work and 5 miles back, together with numerous local appointments throughout the day with engine on/engine off and 30 to 60 minute intervals inbetween. We...

Experience with Volvo after alternator failure 2008 V70

I have a Volvo V70 D5 registered in August 2008, with 41000 miles. It's alternator failed in late June 2012. The quote to repair from a Volvo dealer was £750. They refused to acknowledge that this an unusual...