Comments on: An Ill Volvo

Question: An Ill Volvo

thesiameseffect — Thu, 08 May 2008 19:32:12 -0800

Los Angeles Volvo Filter: Does anyone know of an auto shop that specializes in Volvo service? I am looking specifically in the Silver Lake/Los Feliz area. However, I would be willing to travel outside that area for somewhere decent.

My '96 850 GLT needs a tune up and some new brakes!

By: pete0r

pete0r — Thu, 08 May 2008 20:08:59 -0800

On the off chance that you don't recieve any suggestions, check out the forums at volvospeed. They have an entire section (you may need to register to see it) containing reviews about various shops and dealerships. Turbobricks might have something similar, but VS is more focused on "newer" Vovlos. Good luck. I was so happy to find a good shop after looking for a long time.

By: WickedPissah

WickedPissah — Thu, 08 May 2008 20:15:02 -0800

I have had great luck using the Mechanic Files on the CarTalk website. Customers write in their favorite mechanic and rate them. You can choose which make you want when searching. Pretty helpful.

http://www.cartalk.com/content/mechx/find.html

By: jonah

jonah — Thu, 08 May 2008 20:39:16 -0800

My wife used to take her Saab to Two Guys from Sweden:

11305 Venice Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 575-1954

They do Volvo work too and were honest and reliable.

By: tinatiga

tinatiga — Thu, 08 May 2008 21:23:24 -0800

Super Automotive in North Hollywood does foreign cars. Family run business headed up by a guy named Shaun. He, very awesomely, gave me a pretty girl discount AND fixed my car quickly and well.

By: Unsomnambulist

Unsomnambulist — Fri, 09 May 2008 02:43:57 -0800

Beverly Hills Volvo Repair is pretty good, although they're on La Brea in West Hollywood, not Beverly Hills.
http://www.volvoautorepair.com/

But Two Guys from Sweden are also great.

To be honest, I've never run into a Volvo specialty xhop that has been less than stellar.

By: webhund

webhund — Fri, 09 May 2008 08:48:00 -0800

Dig around the forums at SwedeSpeed and you'll find plenty of recommendations for your area and particular Volvo model:

By: thesiameseffect

thesiameseffect — Fri, 09 May 2008 09:55:20 -0800

WickedPissah, that website is really awesome. I found some mechanics nearby that I am thinking about checking out. Thanks for your help everyone!

By: Wild_Eep

Wild_Eep — Fri, 09 May 2008 10:23:48 -0800

My friend did a cross country trip in a Volvo P1800E, and needed a mechanic. He wrote in his story of the trip:

Adam: Shameless Plug: If you're in the LA area and are looking for a mechanic who knows the 1800 like the back of his hand, go see Chris at the Swedish Car Center. He'll treat you right, and I can almost guarantee his knowledge will impress you.

Paul: Almost? What is this with the almost? I unequivocally guarantee it! Chris Carlsson can be reached at his hall of wonders in Venice, CA at: (310) 399-7448. Because of the miraculous extent of his expertise with all things 1800, I have taken to referring to him as Volv-Odin, the God of Swedish Cars....

By: qvtqht

qvtqht — Mon, 12 May 2008 16:57:12 -0800

PiggybackFilter: Does anyone know of a place like this to take a 240 in or near Jersey City, NJ?