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I have a 2001 T5, that needs major transmission work at 60,000.I have meticulously maintained this vehicle with Volvo. I would appreciate it if someone could steer me to a Volvo rep to help me decipher why, if I followed all Volvo scheduled maintenance's, I should be in this position. I was working with Martin's Volvo in NYC, but they were so bad, I now work with a specialist who does the cars their mechanics don't know how to do, and I trust him implicitly. He suspects the fluid was not maintained. What do I do if Volvo was in fact suppoesed to be dong this at the scheduled maintenenances. Doesn't give you much faith in dealers.</P>


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you really need to stay on top of dealers. i like having an old car that i have to maintain myself because i set my own maintenance schedule. usually tranny fluid does not need to be changed often as long as you have enough in the pan. if your car is under warrenty, you might be able to get some help from volvo. if not, it might just be easier to get that tranny work done and get it fixed. from now on tho, make sure everything you need done at a certain time is done.

 

Looks like you are not alone I have a Volvo V70 D 2001 with 54000 miles and a full Volvo dealer service history my warranty expired jan 2004 and when it went to service last week I asked them to check a noise. They came back with the clutch needs replacing £700.00 including the service This didn't change the driving or fix the problem,had the old clutch checked - nothing wrong with it so I made them put it back - but didn't get all my money back - the Volvo dealership was really rude &amp; unhelpful - Volvo uk wasn't much better as the dealers are all franchise - so I took the car to another Volvo dealer - they said it was the brakes and disks and they charged me £50.00 for looking. Still got the noise and its comming from the transmission or gear box - sounds like a bearing is comming apart. Where to now? Brilliant car speedand comfort but service after 3 years - forget it, - better off with a banger!!!! The mess that Harratts Volvo left in the car was so bad I could of cooked chips in it!!!!!!!

 

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I feel your pain. I think all you can do is steer clear of dealers unless they have a rep as a good one. There are a few I guess. I just found an independent mechanic in NYC, that is the best mechanic I've ever had, Honest, takes pride in his work, and stands by it.He in fact does all the tough jobs the local dealer cannot fix.A hard thing to find in tis day and age. I like this Volvo alot, and will maintain it with people I trust from here on in. It's a shame the dealer is not the one you can trust. It is a sad testimony to our times, that integrity, and honesty are rare occurrences. May you find an independent mechanic over there, that you can hand your keys over to without feeling like you made a deal with the devil.</P>


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If this thread is still alive... Can you tell me the name of the good Volvo mechanic you found in NYC? Looks like I will need one.

Thanks.