Volvo automobiles are among the safest on the road, but your braking system is one of the most critical components for keeping you safe while driving. Ignoring and failing to maintain your brakes is a sure way to more expensive repairs and dangerous conditions. Here are five ideas to help you get the most out of your brakes while being safe ..read more

It would be great if you could find a mechanic that you can trust, and we try to be just that for everyone who comes to us with their Volvo. We will make ONE THING CLEAR though: Even if you are going to procrastinate or neglect repairs or services, IF NOTHING ELSE, CHANGE YOUR OIL ..read more

It seems Volvo cars last longer and stronger, and although that may be true, it also has a lot to do with HOW you approach taking care of your Volvo. Here are some tips the will give you the best chance of getting your Volvo toward the 200,000 and even 300,000-mile mark ..read more

A good Volvo specialist is worth the drive! It's what we've been saying for decades. Of course, it's a statement that serves our interests---yes---but, if you have a Volvo, have you ever faced the BIG dilemma? The dilemma that has you choosing whether you really need to see a Volvo specialist over a general automotive shop is a tough one, but please let us be clear how important it is to go somewhere that truly knows Volvos ..read more

We've been an independent Volvo repair shop for over 30 years. There is a vast array of issues that we solve on a weekly basis and with various areas of these Volvo cars, but there are a few of the most common issues that tend to come up. Here are four of the most common complaints and what you can do about them TOGETHER with your Volvo mechanic ..read more

We like (okay love) our Volvos on SO MANY levels.  We have an old copy (no longer available online) of this wonderful blog post by Dan Johnston from Volvoblog.us called "Where is the Assembly Line?," and with it, we are reminded that at the very core of Volvo--all the way back to Sweden--there is a culture of innovation.  There's a daring nature to do things the best way possible even if that means being outside the norm.  Quick to adopt new technology, but also unafraid to keep things simple ..read more

Right now the chilly side of Fall has shown its face in the Great Northwest. When you start up your car in the morning, you’re going to see that heat show just like your breath in the cold morning (or evening) air. But might you be seeing a little TOO much exhaust? What does each color of smoke indicate ..read more