• Volvo Recall: Blown Fuse, Starter Motor Fuse Issue

    Published 11 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    Now Hear This! Volvo Recall

    Now Hear This! Volvo Recall
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    Volvo Cars N.A. recently announced a recall of several model year 2016 vehicles due to a starter motor fuse issue.

    Which Volvo models are affected by the recall?

    Model year 2016 S60, V60, V60CC, XC60, XC70 and S80 vehicles with front wheel drive equipped with four-cylinder Drive-E engines, manufactured between April 8, 2015 and August 19, 2015.

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  • Is Your Volvo Ready for Autumn?

    Published 11 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    Is your vehicle ready for Autumn driving?

    Is your vehicle ready for Autumn driving?
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    It’s after Labor Day, school is in session and your weekends are comprised of football games (at least mine is anyway). Traffic is abound and Autumn is here. The road conditions have changed, as have driving habits, be prepared and plan ahead. Prepare your Volvo for the crisper Autumn months with these helpful tips.

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  • Volvo Summer Maintenance Care

    Published 11 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    Is your Volvo ready for summertime road trips?

    Is your Volvo ready for summertime road trips?
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    Summer is in full swing and long distance road trips to the beach or grandma’s are in effect. Aside from making sure your Volvo A/C system is in proper working order, there are a few other things that shouldn’t be overlooked in your Volvo during the summer season.

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  • Volvo Recall: Airbag Issue

    Published 11 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    Now Hear This! Volvo Recall

    Now Hear This! Volvo Recall
    Photo Credit: FaceMePLS

    Volvo Cars N.A. recently announced a recall of approximately 584 vehicles due to an airbag issue with the wiring harness.

    Which Volvo models are affected by the recall?

    Model year 2016 XC90 SUVs, manufactured from January 27, 2015 to May 19, 2015.

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  • Volvo A/C System Maintenance: Keep Your Cool This Summer

    Published 11 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    Volvo A/C System Maintenance: Keep Your Cool This Summer

    A/C on full blast!
    Photo Credit: Lisa M. Federico & Jenna (the) Jetta

    As Glenn Frey would sing, “The Heat is On,” temperature-wise, and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. The blazing summer temps can become dangerous to (you and) your Volvo, so keeping cool and the air conditioner in check is a necessity.

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