[align=left]Hi all I am a newbie first post.

I have a 96' 850 thats about due for its 80k service should I do this at a dealer? What will be done for the 80 k? How do I avoid getting ripped off?

I live in the San Jose area if anyone has any reccomendations.
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Did you already to that 60k one? Including timing belt?

 

Greetings from storm-struck Chicagoland.

As RedTurbo has mentioned, has the timing belt been serviced? If not, it should be the top priority.

I would take a Volvo to either the dealer or shops that specialise in Swedish/European cars. I know dealers charge more than other places, but for imports, especially Volvo, quality service comes at a price. One has to have expertise working on Volvos, and generic shops may not have such expertise or special tools/equipment/updated infoto service Volvos properly. In my personal opinion, the extra cost at a dealer/specialised shops is definitely worth it.

To avoid getting ripped off, study your car. Many places try to take advantage, if you don't know your car (it's probably the same in any business). Just buy a book on cars written for beginners, just one book that is written simple enough to understand but covers modern technology (computer-controlled systems, such as engine control, ABS, climate control, etc...). If you have no intention/time to study your car, you could perhaps talk/act like you know what they/you're talking about. If you still have your owner's guide, it's the best place to start, though many people neglect it.

Good luck,


JPN

 

The 80k is pretty much just an oil change.
The major ones are the 60k (Tune up) and the 70k(timing belt).
Make sure they have been done.