Category: Volvo

Volvo Oil Leak
GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

Volvo Oil Leak Fault

This article applies to all Volvos fitted with the VEA Engine. The VEA engines are the latest thing to come from the Swedish company however as recently as 2016 the company has had the production of these engines relocated to China. A very common fault for these engines is for it to develop an oil

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Volvo tranmission problem
GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

Volvo Transmission Problems MPS6

Some of the early model Volvos are fitted with what is known as a MPS6 Transmission. This transmission is particularly problematic because it basically comes from the same people that made the Ford Focus Power shift transmission. Ford is currently in a class action battle of this complete lemon of a transmission and at this

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Volvo Air Con problems
GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

Volvo Air Conditioning Problems

Most New model Volvos develop a problem with the air conditioning system. This fault is particularly prevalent to the Volvo XC90. Symptoms: The vehicles Air condition system will start behaving as if it has a mind of its own when on the automatic setting. On Hot days it will blow hot air and on Cold

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Volvo Brakes how often
GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

Volvo: Wears out brakes very fast

How often does a Volvo need brake pads? If you are thinking about buying any current model Volvo or you already have one, no doubt you are well informed of the issues surrounding the rate of which these vehicles go through brakes. If not, read on and we shall enlighten you. Basically in city driving

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Volvo Repair Hornsby
GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

Volvo Thermostat Recall

Many new model Volvos are currently getting recalled for a fault with the engine thermostat. Warning: There is a possibility, depending on the course of action that customers take, that may cause this fault to not be covered by manufacturers warranty. if you own an new model Volvo you need to be informed of this

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Volvo Expert North Shore
GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

Huge Volvo Recall

More than half a million Volvo’s are being recalled worldwide. including almost fifty thousand vehicles in Australia alone. The recall relates to a fire risk in the engine. A plastic part in the engine has, in rare cases, been liable to melt and deform, resulting in a possible engine fire. The plastic piece of the

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Volvo Specialsit Northern Beaches
GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

Volvo XC90 Rattle Under Acceleration

The first generation of the Volvo XC90 is not much chop especially compared to its younger brother. The old XC90 does have a number of common faults particularly with the transmission. You can read up about all of these issues by clicking here. One of the very common faults to occur with the first generation

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Volvo Specialsit Northen Beaches
GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

Volvo Specialist Repair Service Northern Beaches

Volvo specialist Northern beaches, Volvo Expert Northern Beaches. GDL Automotive Services is proud to introduce Chris. Chris joins our ranks after five years experience at the local Volvo Dealership. He brings to our team a very calm, no fuss attitude along with a huge amount of European and SUV experience. Chris has recently moved to

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Volvo C30 Common faults
Volvo
Dannie Lyman

Volvo C30 Review

The Volvo C30 is a unique Swedish car with a very unusual rear end. Styling and looks designed to turn heads are only really comparable to the Renault Megane. The C30 is a three door option for Volvo and runs most of the same Volvo mechanics and styling. This is a perfect car for someone

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