Save yourself a pot of gold by taking your Volvo to a local independent Volvo repair shop.
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It can be a wee bit frustrating when your Volvo is in need of servicing and you aren’t sure where to take it for quality repairs that won’t cost you a pot of gold.

Taking your Volvo to a local independent Volvo mechanic, versus the dealer, might just be your lucky charm because it can save you money and enable you to build a relationship with a trained technician working on your vehicle.

Apple's CarPlay in a Volvo SC90
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Apple revealed at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show that it will be bringing their iOS operating system to Mercedes-Benz, Volvo and other automobile dashboards, called CarPlay.

CarPlay is Apple’s new way of integrating an iPhone into the infotainment system. It allows drivers to make phone calls and access messages through Siri, and integrates Apple maps and allows drivers to play music—all hand-free. This technology can be operated by the infotainment system controls or by activating Siri.

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for the Car Lover...no more cards, candy or flowers!
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Love is in the air… whether you love it or hate it, the heart of the matter is that Valentine’s Day is near. This year, why not step outside the Hallmark card-flowers and candy box, and give your car loving sweetheart something more that they’ll adore. Here are some fun V-day gift ideas.

New Car/Car Detail: Win over his/her heart with a new car! Just kidding (however, that would be nice). Why not instead get his/her car detailed so it looks (and smells) new. Many independent Volvo repair shops also detail vehicles. Check with your local Volvo service center to see if they offer this service.

Go for gold and choose your local, independent Volvo mechanic over the dealer.
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Michael Phelps has won 22 Olympic medals for swimming, 18 of them…gold. He is perhaps the most decorated U.S. Olympian of all time. Your Volvo is one of the most decorated vehicles on the road. In an elegant, yet powerful class of its own, it deserves top-notch service without the hassle of the dealership ways.

Now Hear This! Volvo Recall
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Volvo Cars N.A. recently announced a recall of about 30,929 S60 vehicles due to an oil pressure sensor problem.

Which Volvo models are affected by the recall?

Model year 2011-2012 S60 vehicles equipped with a 5-cylinder B5254T5 engine, manufactured from June 22, 2010 through May 4, 2012.