I hate the stop/start system on my D3R, an always disable it on start up.

I use the Autoglym leather cream. Around once a month? to keep it supple.

I've never done it, I only personally know one fella who used to do it, but he wore driving gloves, etc. Nowt wrong with that, just seems to me to be a throwback to the old days. It also says in the link, that there is no mandatory tyre rotation, so they aren't that bothered, just means you will pr...

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When I bought my XC40 the excess return voucher worked with any insurance company. As long as you make the voucher company your first telephone contact you get your excess back, and then contact your insurance company who carry on and process the claim in the usual way. It's an benefit to you as a ...

Am I right in thinking this is an incentive to get Volvo the repair work if you are unfortunate to have an accident?

Cars are far too complicated these days. Bring back the dipstick!

Software problem. I had this and after a couple of stops and locks, it was fine again.

I had a bit of a result on my second service. When i booked in by phone, they said brake fluid and a filter were recommended to be changed, to which I agreed. A few days later I decided not to have them done, and phoned to advise them. When I collected the car, the receptionist said what was due for...

What I do with my D3R auto is to drive it down a dual carriageway for about half a hour, and when the engine is hot drop it down to 6th gear at 70mph, round about 2750rpm to hopefully clear the DPF. I do this once a tankful.