Recommend a Car

[city2]

I'm falling to bits mate. I'm like, in my forties.

Oops your only a young I’m the foc go with your wallet

 

[Stuuuuuu]

Volvo are safe and for foc, how old are you by the way

I really enjoyed driving this car. Maybe times are changing? I've got kids so safety is important.

 

[city2]

I really enjoyed driving this car. Maybe times are changing? I've got kids so safety is important.

Most precious cargo you will ever transport

 

[RadcliffeRick]

Looking to change soon but will wait till after budget see what fuel and road tax changes come. Need a decent size and power to pull a caravan.

Do you like dags? :-)

 

[N1985]

Most precious cargo you will ever transport

Apart from those drugs you smuggle up your arse from Morocco

 

[Marklr]

Everyone should have a Volvo. Most popular car in Prestwich.

 

[City Hobgoblin]

Batmobiles are decent.

 

[Johnny Mars Bar]

Everyone should have a Volvo. Most popular car in Prestwich.

I had an XC90 for a while. So many things went wrong with it, I got rid of it after less than a year.

A shame as they’re lovely cars and Volvo have a reputation for reliability.

I was just unlucky.

 

[Johnny Mars Bar]

OK, I thought I'd provide an update for my fanbase in here.

I have so far been for a test drive in the following cars:
VW T-Roc
Skoda Karoq
Volvo XC40

Volvo is in the lead so far.

Watch this space for exciting updates.

Of those definitely the Volvo. It’s at least a vaguely interesting car.

They’re all crossovers - why the fuck is every new car a sodding crossover - but it’s a lot nicer than the other two hateful heaps of shit on that list.

 

[threespires]

I had an XC90 for a while. So many things went wrong with it, I got rid of it after less than a year.

A shame as they’re lovely cars and Volvo have a reputation for reliability.

I was just unlucky.

I drive an old shape XC90, ancient now and will have to get rid soon for the emissions etc but that's the only reason, could probably do another 100k hassle free. The independent Volvo guy who's serviced it for years reckons the 2nd generation XC90s have been a nightmare until fairly recently. Electrical systems and build quality meant lots were in and out of the garage all the time. Apparently they sorted it and much improved now.

 

[Johnny Mars Bar]

I drive an old shape XC90, ancient now and will have to get rid soon for the emissions etc but that's the only reason, could probably do another 100k hassle free. The independent Volvo guy who's serviced it for years reckons the 2nd generation XC90s have been a nightmare until fairly recently. Electrical systems and build quality meant lots were in and out of the garage all the time. Apparently they sorted it and much improved now.

How’ve you found the Haldex on it? Can be prone to throw a hissy fit if they’re not serviced, which Volvo in their infinite wisdom claim you don’t have to as it’s “sealed for life” which really means “sealed until the warranty runs out”.

 

[threespires]

How’ve you found the Haldex on it? Can be prone to throw a hissy fit if they’re not serviced, which Volvo in their infinite wisdom claim you don’t have to as it’s “sealed for life” which really means “sealed until the warranty runs out”.

Touch wood never had an issue to my knowledge, vaguely remember a few years back the anti-skid service light going on but don't remember it costing an unpleasant amount so doubt it was the unit itself. I know they kept 'upgrading' them to make the initial traction kick in better but I'm sure I read somewhere that the latter ones were more problematic than the earlier ones. When we started using an ex-volvo independent he seemed to be way better than the dealerships so over the years pretty much taken on trust anything he suggested.

 

[Johnny Mars Bar]

Touch wood never had an issue to my knowledge, vaguely remember a few years back the anti-skid service light going on but don't remember it costing an unpleasant amount so doubt it was the unit itself. I know they kept 'upgrading' them to make the initial traction kick in better but I'm sure I read somewhere that the latter ones were more problematic than the earlier ones. When we started using an ex-volvo independent he seemed to be way better than the dealerships so over the years pretty much taken on trust anything he suggested.

I think that happened on mine, turned out to be the steering angle sensor. An expensive fix for what is actually a really simple part. Would've done it myself but terrified of a shotgun airbag going off in my face. Then the rear diff ate itself, then the EGR and swirl flaps ate themselves...then I couldn't be arsed and got rid of the thing.

A good indie will always be better than a main dealer IMO. A lot of main dealer mechanics are glorified Kwik Fitters who just want to service new cars to keep the warranty stamps valid. Proper indie specialists tend to be run by oily old fellas who've been working on one make of car for decades and know them inside out - I know who I'd rather trust!!

 

[metalblue]

not mine... engine warning light's just come on

If you don’t feel any loss of power it’ll be a sensor most likely. Usually a cheap fix mate. I had an Alfa Romeo once that used to light up like a Christmas tree every few weeks it had that many sensors and complained all the time about summit or other - mechanic would just clear the codes as there wasn’t anything wrong with the car. Worst car I ever owned.

 

[Kinkybyname]

If you don’t feel any loss of power it’ll be a sensor most likely. Usually a cheap fix mate. I had an Alfa Romeo once that used to light up like a Christmas tree every few weeks it had that many sensors and complained all the time about summit or other - mechanic would just clear the codes as there wasn’t anything wrong with the car. Worst car I ever owned.

thanks - was carbon build up - took me 20 mins but have burnt it off... must remember to go for a longer drive once a week or so

 

[TheGhost]

As a family man I can’t recommend my Skoda Octavia estate highly enough. Absolute workhorse of a car. Decent to drive on a motorway or around town. Economical and touch wood really reliable despite the hammering it takes off me.

 

[TheGhost]

I’ve had a Skoda Octavia green line 1.6 diesel for years. It’s done 160000mls (I’ve done the 60k.) it’s a proper workhorse and the missus hates getting in it. But apart from looking a bit boring it’s never let me down. I bought it from SK1 cars in Stockport. I’d buy another.

Nearly word for word my post

 

[Victorinodennistua]

Nearly word for word my post

It’s great, I give it more abuse than the missus and it doesn’t answer back.

 

[BLS]

I had had it a week and the drivers electric window switch broke, it was made of really cheap plastic.

That's bad,did you contact them,what was their response?

 

[Stuuuuuu]

I've had a Volvo XC40 since March 21. I would absolutely recommend it, very nice to drive, comfortable, well built. I got a good deal at the time but will need to change in March 25. If I could keep it or get another I would but will probably need to get a cheaper car. Averages 40mpg but I don't drive economically so could do more.

Cost of replacement parts/labour would be the only thing I'd be wary of, but that's probably true of most modern cars.

I really enjoyed driving this car. I'm just trying to find one for a decent price now.