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Volvo tranmission problem
GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

Volvo Transmission Problems MPS6

Some of the early model Volvos are fitted with what is known as a MPS6 Transmission. This transmission is particularly problematic because it basically comes from the same people that made the Ford Focus Power shift transmission. Ford is currently in a class action battle of this complete lemon of a transmission and at this

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Volvo Air Con problems
GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

Volvo Air Conditioning Problems

Most New model Volvos develop a problem with the air conditioning system. This fault is particularly prevalent to the Volvo XC90. Symptoms: The vehicles Air condition system will start behaving as if it has a mind of its own when on the automatic setting. On Hot days it will blow hot air and on Cold

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Volvo Brakes how often
GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

Volvo: Wears out brakes very fast

How often does a Volvo need brake pads? If you are thinking about buying any current model Volvo or you already have one, no doubt you are well informed of the issues surrounding the rate of which these vehicles go through brakes. If not, read on and we shall enlighten you. Basically in city driving

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Volvo Repair Hornsby
GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

Volvo Thermostat Recall

Many new model Volvos are currently getting recalled for a fault with the engine thermostat. Warning: There is a possibility, depending on the course of action that customers take, that may cause this fault to not be covered by manufacturers warranty. if you own an new model Volvo you need to be informed of this

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Volvo Expert North Shore
GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

Huge Volvo Recall

More than half a million Volvo’s are being recalled worldwide. including almost fifty thousand vehicles in Australia alone. The recall relates to a fire risk in the engine. A plastic part in the engine has, in rare cases, been liable to melt and deform, resulting in a possible engine fire. The plastic piece of the

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Volvo Specialsit Northern Beaches
GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

Volvo XC90 Rattle Under Acceleration

The first generation of the Volvo XC90 is not much chop especially compared to its younger brother. The old XC90 does have a number of common faults particularly with the transmission. You can read up about all of these issues by clicking here. One of the very common faults to occur with the first generation

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Volvo Specialsit Northen Beaches
GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

Volvo Specialist Repair Service Northern Beaches

Volvo specialist Northern beaches, Volvo Expert Northern Beaches. GDL Automotive Services is proud to introduce Chris. Chris joins our ranks after five years experience at the local Volvo Dealership. He brings to our team a very calm, no fuss attitude along with a huge amount of European and SUV experience. Chris has recently moved to

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Best Mechanic Hornsby
GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

March 2020 Special: Free Air Conditioning Treatment

Automotive Bloggers have warned consumers for many years now about the less than ethical upselling of preventative maintenance items as required repairs. In recent times (the past 5 – 10 years) we have seen motor vehicles hit the market featuring an item called a pollen filter. It can also be referred to as particle filter,

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bad used cars sydney
GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

The Four Worst Cars To Buy In 2020

There is always a risk in buying a used car but these ones should be avoided at all costs. In most cases you would be better to suck on a used toilet brush then park any of these vehicles in your driveway. So here we go in no particular order, the four worst second hand

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