Welcome to the forum! I bought my V70 over at Motor Medics, but I did most of the service work over at Adria before I moved to Vancouver.

What trim/colour did you end up with?

 

Thanks!

It's a base model with 4 speed auto in ice white with dark grey leather interior. The whole car was VERY clean but I still wanted to go that extra step. I had a leather specialist touch up a few nicks on the seat backs and then respray the interior and it looks like it was made yesterday! I got Bobby's Auto Body across from Adria to repaint the rear bumper (and replace the bumper brackets)as it had some wear.

Since then I've just been adding. steel cargo barrier, retractable cargo net, cargo mat and cover, euro and cross rails, rear armrest with integrated booster, rear spoiler, homelink visor and probably a few more. Next up is a front upper sway bar, the ipd ipod jack, front fog lights, tint and I then I think I'll take a rest. I've only had it 5 months and I need a break, lol.

I have actually been keeping a little log of what I have done, maybe I'll post it when I'm done the next few things. I completely failed to take enough before pics though. I have made that mistake with 2 project cars now.

How about yours? Did the drive to BC go well?

 

Just chiming in. Been a member for a while but never really posted.
As family we owned 4 volvos 240 DL, 2 850 - Best cars ever, and an S60.

For those in GTA if you need really good mechanics, independant and Volvo only, there is on in Toronto, on Bloor street, one in Hamilton.

There is one in Guefph as well bur I've never used them. I don't check in here but I will try. Oh and for those who have been having issues with ABS on 850, the fix is really easy if you need it done. I have now done 6 pcs.

Let me know,

Cheers

Oli Ovlov

 

I have owned 9 Volvo's. Current cars are my wife's '01 V70, and a '98 V70 I picked up for my teenage son.

To a previous poster, huzzsaba, I think I bought the snows that came with that '99 T5 you bought last december.

 

Do you have any idea if there is an independent volvo mechanic in ottawa?

 

Adria Auto on Bank St (just north of Heron). They are great. There is also Scandanavian Motors on Bentley but I have never used them.

 

Sorry it took so long to reply - I think I remember seeing the Car over at Adria... I bought mine from Motor Medics on Hunt Club (The owner is a family friend). Its a 1998 base, with the four speed auto. Only had 167,000 km when purchased in 2010 and was in pretty decent shape (A little rust around the tailgate window)... I wish I had known about the leather repair place - I've got a few cracks in the seats, and the steering wheel is faded, besides that ... no door panels are sagging etc.

Most of the work I did on the car was mechnical - things that we're starting to wear out nearing 200,000 km. I also bought a set of T5 rims, tinted the car with a faded tint that gets darker towards the rear. Replaced the rubber trim, lights with HID and thats about it so far.

Trip to British Columbia was excellent! Car didn't skip a beat, and has been running great out here. I think the MAF might be starting to die, or the throttle body needs a good clean because she's been acting a little strange as of late.

 

Just bought my first Volvo, 2007 XC90 3.2 with 66,00km just looking for a local independant mechanic in the Toronto or Durham area (I live in Pickering). Thanks.

 

Big Disel, call Brian @ Brindle Volvo in Toronto.

http://www.wheels.ca/Used%20Cars/article/784978

 

I'm looking for a local independant mechanic in ottawa, Any ideas? I know about Adria volvo but they are not cheap at all. Please help

 

Nice article, sounds like a decent guy thank's for the recomendation much appreciated.

 

Dear toha-70:
Here in Ottawa one great mechanic is Peter Huszcz of Mobile Mechanics I have had him do work he has the tools and the know how. Peter can be reached at phone 613 795 3657 and email at phuszcz@rogers.com I had Peter do a safety and and work that I did not have the tools at the time to do the work. He is such a nice person to deal with and tells you what he is doing and always gives you options and advises you what he thinks is best. The good part about Peter he comes to your place with a fully equipped truck - a mobile garage and get you going in the minimal amount of time, but with out the premium price of a upscale garage, with the fancy waiting areas.
Best of luck
Keith

 

I have a Volvo V40 2002 I got the timing belt changed after 140000 kms. But I purchased aftermarket and a non volvo mechanic fitted it. Since then I get generic code P0015 error. description piston retard and Volvo uses more gas. Advancing one slot on belt did resolve the problem but new error code I get is P0017.
Is the aftermarket Timing belt different from Original Volvo Belt? I purchaed from NAPA

 

I need some information on replacement of timing belts and error code and How I can start a new thread on this if you can please reply to chanda_jog@yahoo.com

 

Where abouts are you located?

I had the timing belt/water pump etc all done on my V70, but I know they used all 'OEM' parts from Volvo, or whatever company manufactured particular parts for Volvo.

 

Hi! I am near Burnhamthorpe and Mavis in Mississsauga Ontario.

I have persistant P0015 if it posible to get rid of that if I use OEM to replace timing belt?

I have this error code P0015 for a month now after changing timing belt and Tensioner that I purchsed from NAPA.(may be Motorcraft). What is diffference between this and OEM timing belt any idea?

Thanks

 

I'm @ Burnhamthorpe and Tomken. Call Brian @ Brindle Volvo 416 656 2179.

 

2010 C30 bought at auction, love the car,

cam

 

Toronto here, Weston area more specifically, "in the village"
98 v70 non turbo, 5 speed. The car was built in Belgium and was imported from Belgium by the previous owner, who only sold it because his wife had twins, so they up to 4 kids.

Everything, including the speedo is metric, which makes it challenging when I drive stateside.

Is there a difference between Volvos made in Belgium and those I presume are built in Sweden?

Terry

 

peterborough.
02 v70