Hi,

A family member gave me a s40, so I have a few questions:

1) I have a s40 2000 or 01', do I need to take it back to the volvo dealer for any repairs to get it fixed right?

2)I had 2 flat tires and drove a mile on them and the wheels just ate them up. I went a major tires shop and they changed them.
Now, Whenever I drive over a small bump on the road I hear a squeaky sound from the right back wheel side(one of the flat tires changed from there). I had my suspension or sidebar(coil?) changed in the back and front. What could be causing that squeaky sound?

3)whenever I hit my foot paddle on the brake, do a hard brake, I hear a metal grinding sound, like dishes scratching? does this mean I have to change my brakes completely? if yes, how much does it cost?

4)My right side fender came loose from the flat, the tire shop fixed the part in the back but my the part under my right side is still loose, I don't see any screws or clips, it just hanging there. How much does it cost to fix that?


5) I read you need to have your aluminum wheels retorqued about 25 miles, but the tire shop guy said no. Since they are OEM I don't need to?


6) are meineke car care centers good places to get a volvo s40 check and repair brakes and the noise from my the right back side?

Thanks.

S40newbie

 

Sorry, I posted this in the wrong forum.