How can I prevent my Volvo S80's battery from going flat when left?

I have a Volvo S80 D5 and when I leave it, say, at an airport for more than about 12 days, the battery goes flat because I can't see how to lock the car without using the remote. I can buy a battery backup...

How can I speed up engine repairs to my ex-demo Volvo C70 2.0D?

I bought an 11-month-old ex-Volvo management C70 with 4400 miles on the clock from a Volvo dealer in February 2010. Included in the deal was the first annual service. On 2nd June at 7700 miles, the car...

How long should a bulb last in my Volvo V50?

How long should a bulb last on a car? Is it covered by the three-year/60,000 mile warranty? I have a Volvo V50 and the low beam offside bulb went off in May 2010. Now the nearside bulb has failed. The...

Where can I find a Volvo specialist in North Wales / Northern Ireland?

I own a 2003 Volvo XC90 D5. Sadly it's not the most reliable of cars, and it does seem to suffer from frequent annoying little faults. I'm seeking an independent Volvo specialist who won't charge the earth....

Where can I have a leather seat repaired in my Volvo V50?

The outside bolster on my leather seat in my Volvo V50 DSE has a split in it. It's quite narrow at the moment and about four inches long. Is it repairable, and if so do you know of anyone?

Why is my Volvo S80's gearbox getting stiff?

I have a Volvo S80. Sometimes, when I push from second gear to first, it gets brushy or stiff. When I stop the engine and put it in reverse, it clears. Why?

Does the Volvo XC70 have any known turbocharger issues?

I am thinking of buying a Volvo XC70 205 diesel. Are there any potential problems with the turbos I should know about?

Is it normal for Audi TTs to use oil?

My brother has bought a brand new Audi TT and it is using oil - Audi say this is normal. We have a 142,000-mile Volvo V70 diesel and it never uses oil. I believe it indicates a problem with the Audi -...

What effect will changing my Volvo V70's wheel size have on the ride quality?

I have a 2008 Volvo V70, the current model. On its 17-inch wheels the ride is very firm and quality tyres for it are very expensive. I have costed up buying a set of 16-inch wheels when the tyres next...

Right key, wrong keyhole

You recommend running at higher revs to help a DPF to regenerate. I drive a Volvo V70 AWD 2.4d. At 2,000 rpm I travel at 60 mph. At 2,300 rpm I travel at 70 mph. How do you suggest I exceed the speed limit...