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Does a Volvo V70 Tdi reequire specialist servicing?

Does the late 90's volvo v70 Tdi (UK) require specialist servicing (ie Volvo main dealer)or can a decent independent do it? Do independents have the equipment/skills to plug into the engine for diagnostics? Independent volvo specialists seem much rarer for some reason compared to other makes. Having to use volvo main dealers for 5 yr+ car will be expensive as they charge a very high labour rate.

How do independent/back street garages cope working on all these different makes of cars with all the different chips and computers inside modern cars these days?

Reply to
Tommy
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Unless you have a electronic fault, the garage you use doesnt necessarily need to have the test gear.

Tim..

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Tim..

Some will know the Volvo well, others will not. The safest bet is to find another volvo owner who can recommend an independent repair shop. Other than that, perhaps one that specializes in foreign cars will do.

Reply to
Marvin

They either buy a unit to do it themselves, or contract it back to the main dealer.

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Tim S Kemp

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Reply to
Per Groth Ludvigsen

There are several specialists in the north west, such as 'Jump leads' independant volvo specialists.

These guys are great and cheap :)

HAve a look around your area, if in doubt go and ask at the main dealer, tell them your wife has an old 240 or something and do they know of any good independants in your area.

Andy

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dreadly

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