1998 V70 Mechanic Needed in San Francisco

andyleonard · Jan 22nd, 2010, 22:31

Can anyone recommend a non-Gucci repair shop in SF? We just got a $1900 estimate that included things like cleaning the battery terminals for $40, replacing the license plate bulbs for $45, etc. when the only thing wrong was the temp sender. Thanks.

ja.leonard@charter.net

klausc · Jan 22nd, 2010, 23:54

LOL, that's not Gucci, it's robbery!

But why are you asking about SF on a board in England? Besides the fact that these folks all drive around in the right side of the cars and on the wrong side of the road

But, these are really good people and will not steer you wrong.

Could I suggest you go to this web site:

http://www.brickboard.com/SHOPS/

and plug in CA for california and take a look at some of the shops. The temp sensor should be done as well as the thermostat, they are in the same area, and a really good shop will reccomend doing an antifreeze flush.

Given a wrench, screwdriver, a small pail; you could replace the ECT sensor as well. It is not rocket science. Just use OEM parts.

Klaus

charlotte001 · Jan 22nd, 2010, 23:57

Or

http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/for...wforum.php?f=1

Lots of usefull information and its geared more to the american market.

Charlotte

dwbf11 · Feb 20th, 2010, 17:50

Or use the Volvospeed dealer repair web review page:

http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/index...ndent-reviews/

Jan 22nd, 2010, 22:31	#1
andyleonard New Member Last Online: Nov 7th, 2011 03:54 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: topanga ca	1998 V70 Mechanic Needed in San Francisco Can anyone recommend a non-Gucci repair shop in SF? We just got a $1900 estimate that included things like cleaning the battery terminals for $40, replacing the license plate bulbs for $45, etc. when the only thing wrong was the temp sender. Thanks. ja.leonard@charter.net

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charlotte001 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2012 11:13 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: norwich	help Or http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/for...wforum.php?f=1 Lots of usefull information and its geared more to the american market. Charlotte __________________ Previous Volvos:850 GLT 2.5 20V Auto Saloon Silver. 1997 850 T-5 Auto Estate Nautic Blue Chipped ECU, V70 TCV, Carbon Cased Filter, 17inch alloys, Rattling Engine masking the suspension rattles. Engine doesn't rattle anymore

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dwbf11 Junior Member Last Online: Jul 27th, 2015 23:24 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ann Arbor	Or use the Volvospeed dealer repair web review page: http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/index...ndent-reviews/ __________________ '98 S70 Saloon I5 Steering wheel is on the wrong side.

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klausc Old fart Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2022 02:39 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Shorewood, Minnesota	LOL, that's not Gucci, it's robbery! But why are you asking about SF on a board in England? Besides the fact that these folks all drive around in the right side of the cars and on the wrong side of the road But, these are really good people and will not steer you wrong. Could I suggest you go to this web site: http://www.brickboard.com/SHOPS/ and plug in CA for california and take a look at some of the shops. The temp sensor should be done as well as the thermostat, they are in the same area, and a really good shop will reccomend doing an antifreeze flush. Given a wrench, screwdriver, a small pail; you could replace the ECT sensor as well. It is not rocket science. Just use OEM parts. Klaus

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