Author: patrick

2001 volvo S60 center console upgrade

Q: I have a volvo s60 2001 and I noticed that 05 models have nice center console, my question is if it is possible to install such a console in my s60 2001, if so what pars would I need to do the swap A:   Yes you are right 05 consoles are much better and […]

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volvo v70 01 T5 poor gas mileage and no power

Q: I have 2001 volvo v70 T5 and I noticed that it gets poor gas mileage and also after driving friend of mine volvo v70 T5 I think there is something wrong with my cvar because his is much stronger and get better gas mileage, I took it to the dealer and it was scanned […]

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2005 volvo v70 cluster upgrade to blue R style

Q: I have 2005 volvo V70  and I would like to upgrade my cluster to the blue one from R, could you please tell me if something like that is possible. thank you A: I have to tell you that I recently did something like that in my v70, in order to do that you […]

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2000 volvo c70 convertible broken sun visor

Q: I have 2000 volvo c70 and my sun visor fell off, can you please tell me if I could install different sun visor because I found out that these visora are very expensive. A: I wish I could help you with the sun visor but it looks like other visors won’t fit your convertible […]

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2004 volvo s80 broken cup holder

Q: I have a 2004 volvo s80 and my cup holder broke, could you please tell me if it is hard to replace it myself A: Yes of course you may replace it yourself, I have attached a photo showing how it looks when the whole unit is out, there are two screws if it […]

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2001 volvo c70 convertible window regulator problem

I have a 99 C70 convertible and the cable snapped so I can hear the motor turning but nothing happening. I have had the door panel off and see the cable snapped too. Can you tell me if it is something that can be fixed? A: It is very common problem on the c70 series […]

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2006 volvo s60 tail light vs 04 tail light

Q: I need a tail ligth for my 2006 volvo s60 and I noticed that that tail lights from 01-04 look similar and are cheaper, can you tell me if it will fit my volvo. A: I wish I could help you but the 06 tail light is different and the one from 04 won’t […]

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1998 volvo v70 blowing cold and warm air

Q:May I ask you for some advice for an issue that I have with my V70 (1998)? The problem is this: the driver’s side gets no heat even when I turn the dial. The dial actually behaves funny, it kind of wants to flip back and doesn’t stay on warm. This is mechanical, right? The […]

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1998 volvo V70 spoiler issue

Q: I have 1998 volvo V70 and just recently my spoiler fell off while driving, could you please tell me  how I can fix it and what could be a reason it happened, A:  There are two brackets on each side  that hold it, one of the reasons could be that one got rusted or […]

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1999 volvo xc70 drive shaft problem

Q: I have 1999 volvo xc70 and I need new drive shaft for my volvo, I have checked and it looks like I have late vin according to your website, could you please tell me if you have a bearing for my car, A: I have to tell you that fter checking your vin it […]

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