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2010 Volvo XC70
Mileage
114,706
Service Date
4/6/2026
Services Performed
PERFORMED DIAGNOSTIC AND FOUND ALTERNATOR NOT CHARGING PROPERLY. REPLACED ALTERNATOR WITH NEW UNIT. VERIFIED CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT AND CONFIRMED PROPER VOLTAGE. SYSTEM OPERATING AS DESIGNED.
CHANGE EXPANSION TANK HOSE
CUSTOMER PROVIDE SIDE MIRROR GLASS REPLACE RIGHT SIDE MIRROR GLASS
ERIC L. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/7/2026
2015 Volvo V60
Mileage
60,851
Service Date
12/3/2025
Services Performed
Confirmed the customer’s complaint and verified that the left rear tail light is not working. Removed all necessary components and found that the light bulb itself is not the issue. The socket assembly for the rear tail light has a problem within the internal board, and it is coming apart. We will need to remove the socket assembly and perform the necessary repairs.
REMOVE SOCKET ASSEMBLY AND MAKE ALL NECESSARY REPAIRS TO REATTACH THE BOARD AND ALL LOOSE COMPONENTS SO THEY MAKE PROPER ELECTRICAL CONTACT. ENSURE ALL CONNECTION POINTS ARE CLEANED, SECURED, AND REINFORCED AS NEEDED TO RESTORE FULL FUNCTIONALITY. REASSEMBLE ALL PREVIOUSLY REMOVED PARTS AND TEST ALL AFFECTED LIGHTING FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING THE TAIL LIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL. CONFIRM THAT THE BLINKER IS NOW OPERATING CORRECTLY AND THAT THERE ARE NO FURTHER ISSUES PRESENT.
KRISTEN G. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/3/2025
2010 Volvo XC70
Mileage
107,629
Service Date
8/7/2025
Services Performed
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE – Drain old engine oil, replace oil filter, and refill with manufacturer-recommended oil to ensure optimal engine performance and longevity. TIRE INSPECTION AND INFLATION CHECK – Inspect all tires for wear, damage, and proper tread depth. Adjust tire pressure to the manufacturer’s recommended PSI for even wear and safe handling. BRAKE COMPONENT INSPECTION – Examine brake pads, rotors, and calipers for wear or damage. Check brake fluid
REMOVED AND REPLACED THE ENGINE AIR FILTER. THE OLD FILTER WAS DIRTY AND CLOGGED, WHICH CAN RESTRICT AIRFLOW TO THE ENGINE AND AFFECT PERFORMANCE, FUEL EFFICIENCY, AND EMISSIONS. INSTALLED A NEW FILTER TO HELP ENSURE OPTIMAL AIRFLOW, IMPROVE ENGINE EFFICIENCY, AND MAINTAIN PROPER COMBUSTION.
REMOVED AND REPLACED THE CABIN AIR FILTER. THE OLD FILTER WAS DIRTY AND RESTRICTED, WHICH CAN REDUCE AIRFLOW AND AFFECT THE EFFICIENCY OF THE HVAC SYSTEM. INSTALLED A NEW FILTER TO HELP MAINTAIN CLEAN AIR INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND ENSURE PROPER VENTILATION PERFORMANCE.
BATTERY SERVICE: CLEAN CORRODED BATTERY. REMOVE AND REPLACE BATTERY. MAKE SURE ALL WIRES ARE INSERTED INTO PROPER CAVITIES. RE-ASSEMBLE BACK TOGETHER. CONNECT BATTERY. MAKE SURE ALL OTHER WIRES ARE HARNESSED PROPERLY. TEST ALL AFFECTED SYSTEM.
CALIFORNIA BATTERY FEE
ERIC L. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/7/2025
2005 Volvo S80
Mileage
127,512
Service Date
10/9/2024
Services Performed
VEHICLE SERVICE: – CHANGE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER – TIRE INFLATION CHECK – BRAKE COMPONENT INSPECTION – ALL FLUID LEVEL CHECK – RESET MAINTENCE COUNTER
CLEAN CORRODED BATTERY. REMOVE AND REPLACE BATTERY. INSTALL KILL SWITCH CUSTOMER PROVIDED US. MAKE SURE ALL WIRES ARE INSERTED INTO PROPER CAVITIES. RE-ASSEMBLE BACK TOGETHER. CONNECT BATTERY. MAKE SURE ALL OTHER WIRES ARE HARNESSED PROPERLY. TEST ALL AFFECTED SYSTEM.
CALIFORNIA BATTERY FEE
REMOVED ALL NECESSARY COMPONENTS TO GAIN ACCESS TO BOLTS AND CLIPS IN ORDER TO RELEASE THE FRONT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT ASSEMBLIES ON BOTH SIDES. REMOVED AND REPLACED BOTH FRONT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT ASSEMBLIES. REASSEMBLED ALL COMPONENTS AND MADE ALL NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS. TESTED ALL AFFECTED SYSTEMS TO ENSURE PROPER FUNCTIONALITY.
PERFORM A PRESSURE TEST ON THE COOLING SYSTEM TO IDENTIFY ANY LEAKS AND VERIFY PROPER SYSTEM INTEGRITY. INSPECT THE THERMOSTAT FOR CORRECT FUNCTION AND CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE HEATER TO ENSURE ADEQUATE HEAT DISTRIBUTION. EXAMINE ALL HOSES AND BELTS FOR SIGNS OF WEAR, DAMAGE, OR LEAKAGE. DRAIN THE COOLING SYSTEM COMPLETELY, FLUSH OUT ANY OLD FLUIDS OR DEBRIS, AND REFILL THE SYSTEM WITH FRESH ANTI-FREEZE COOLANT. ENSURE ALL COMPONENTS ARE WORKING PROPERLY AND THE SYSTEM IS FREE FROM LEAKS BEFORE FINALIZING THE REPAIR.
FUEL
STEVE H. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/9/2024
2010 Volvo XC70
Mileage
95,185
Service Date
7/18/2024
Services Performed
REMOVE ALL NECESSARY COMPONENTS IN THE REAR SUSPENSION. REMOVE AND REPLACE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ON BOTH SIDES. ASSEMBLE TOGETHER AND MAKE ALL NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS. TEST ALL AFFECTED AREAS.
ERIC L. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/18/2024
2004 Volvo V70
Mileage
104,760
Service Date
5/3/2024
Services Performed
VEHICLE SERVICE: – CHANGE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER – TIRE INFLATION CHECK – BRAKE COMPONENT INSPECTION – ALL FLUID LEVEL CHECK – RESET MAINTENANCE COUNTER
Connected a scan tool and found code P0455 – Evaporative Emission System Leak Detected (Large Leak). Performed a visual inspection of the evaporative emission (EVAP) system to check for any signs of damage, but found no obvious faults. Connected a smoke machine to the EVAP system test port and induced smoke into the EVAP system to check for leaks. Used the scan tool to command the EVAP purge solenoid valve and the EVAP canister vent solenoid closed for the smoke test and found no signs of smoke, which indicated no external leaks were present. Continued to inspect the EVAP system by removing the vacuum source hose from the EVAP purge solenoid valve and observed smoke emitted from the EVAP purge solenoid valve, which indicated it leaked. Attached a vacuum pump to the EVAP purge solenoid valve and tested the valve by applying vacuum. The EVAP purge solenoid valve leaked and did not retain the applied vacuum. The results of these tests verified the EVAP purge solenoid valve was faulty. REMOVE ALL NECESSARY COMPONENTS. REMOVE AND REPLACE PURGE VALVE. ASSEMBLE TOGETHER AND MAKE ALL NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS. TEST ALL AFFECTED AREAS.
DOUGLAS O A. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/5/2024
2010 Volvo XC70
Mileage
90,324
Service Date
3/1/2024
Services Performed
REMOVE REAR BRAKE ROTORS REPLACE REAR BRAKE PADS REPLACE REAR BRAKE ROTORS ASSEMBLE BACK TOGETHER
REMOVE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS. SAND DOWN AND LUBRICATE SLIDERS AND ASSEMBLE BACK TOGETHER.
ERIC L. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/1/2024
2005 Volvo S80
Mileage
126,958
Service Date
3/1/2022
Services Performed
VEHICLE SERVICE: – CHANGE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER – TIRE INFLATION CHECK – BRAKE COMPONENT INSPECTION – ALL FLUID LEVEL CHECK – RESET MAINTENCE COUNTER
STEVE H. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/2/2022
2016 Volvo XC90
Mileage
142,531
Service Date
12/3/2021
Services Performed
VEHICLE SERVICE: – CHANGE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER – TIRE INFLATION CHECK – BRAKE COMPONENT INSPECTION – ALL FLUID LEVEL CHECK – RESET MAINTENCE COUNTER
Observed the engine coolant temperature gauge and found the engine coolant temperature exceeded allowable specifications. Filled the engine coolant to the proper operating level, attached a pressure tester to the engine cooling system, and pressurized the system to check for leaks. The engine cooling system did not retain the applied pressure, which indicated an engine coolant leak was present. Continued to apply pressure to the engine cooling system, inspected the system for signs of an external engine coolant leak and found the engine coolant hose had leaked. Coolant hose is underneath intake manifold and it needs to be removed in order to replace it.
REMOVE ALL NECESSARY COMPONENTS. REMOVE AND REPLACE COOLANT BYPASS HOSE. ASSEMBLE TOGETHER AND MAKE ALL NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS. ADD ANTI-FREEZE COOLANT.
JOHN S. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/8/2021
2004 Volvo V70
Mileage
79,082
Service Date
11/12/2021
Services Performed
REMOVE AND REPLACE FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY ON BOTH SIDES. ASSEMBLE TOGETHER AND MAKE ALL NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS.
REMOVE AND REPLACE SWAY BAR LINK
REMOVE ALL NECESSARY COMPONENTS IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION. REMOVE AND REPLACE LEFT CONTROL ARM. ASSEMBLE TOGETHER AND MAKE ALL NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS.
REMOVE ALL NECESSARY COMPONENTS IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION. REMOVE AND REPLACE RIGHT CONTROL ARM. ASSEMBLE TOGETHER AND MAKE ALL NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS.
REMOVE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS RESURFACE ROTORS ASSEMBLE BACK TOGETHER
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DOUGLAS O A. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/13/2021

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