http://www.allcarnews.net Car world News Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:10:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en John Doe asked: I've been told by two reliable mechanics that Saabs and Volvos with automatic transmission are much more likely to need major repairs or replacement than the same make with manual transmission. I'm seriously considering either a used Saab (a 2000 model year) or Volvo (1999) both ... http://www.allcarnews.net/new-cars/how-many-saab-or-volvo-owners-have-had-to-replace-the-automatic-transmission-on-their-saab fudge asked: I only have one key to my 2000 volvo s80, I know it has the PATS chip in it, I just wonder how much it will cost from the dealership, or is there another source that I can turn to, to have this done.Roberto http://www.allcarnews.net/new-cars/how-much-will-it-cost-for-me-to-get-a-volvo-key-made-with-the-chip-in-it abax86 asked: I just bought a 2002 Volvo S60 and it only came with one key. I would like to get another one made as soon as possible, but I am being quoted $140-$200 by the dealerships, who apparently are the only ones that can copy newer keys. ... http://www.allcarnews.net/new-cars/is-there-a-less-expensive-way-to-have-a-2002-volvo-key-copied Whodaman™ asked: In the new Volvo C70 commercial (convertible), it showed three friends in the car, and there was this song playing, containing the words "I could feel the rain clouds..." and such. Its been bugging me for a while. Please help!Andrea http://www.allcarnews.net/new-cars/what-is-that-song-on-the-volvo-commercial ratphink120 asked: I own a 1988 740 turbo volvo that runs great, but the lights are a lil screwy. The head lights work but tue dash lihjts wont, when the dimmer switch is turned the dash lights turn on but the head lights turn off. I know it's the problem ... http://www.allcarnews.net/new-cars/1988-740-turbo-volvo-head-lights-and-dash-lights-wont-turn-on-togeather lenhugh asked: Just got the Volvo 850 GLT...I wanted to know how to activate the headlight wipers?Marilyn http://www.allcarnews.net/new-cars/95-volvo-850-glt-how-do-you-activate-the-little-windshield-wiper-blades-on-the-headlights John Doe asked: I've been told by two reliable mechanics that Volvos with automatic transmission are much more likely to need major repairs or replacement than the same make with manual transmission. I'm seriously considering a used 1999 Volvo S70 with over 65,000 miles. The car is being sold by ... http://www.allcarnews.net/new-cars/how-many-volvo-owners-with-automatic-transmission-have-had-to-replace-the-transmission-on-their-car JeniQ asked: I'd like to find a used Volvo wagon but I want it to have LATCH for an infant seat. (LATCH stands for "Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren" and is a standard part of the child restraint system found in cars today.) It would be helpful to know ... http://www.allcarnews.net/new-cars/what-year-did-volvo-start-incorporating-latch-for-childinfant-seats-in-its-wagons Babygurl asked: One of my co-workers totaled the frame of her volvo. I thought that was impossible because I thought the volvo frame was re-enforced. Isn't volvo suppose to be the safest car on the road?Thelma http://www.allcarnews.net/new-cars/how-does-one-destroy-the-frame-of-a-volvo Philip asked: I just bought a 2000 Volvo S40 for a car dealer. However, the transmission(auto) slips under the situation that I accelerate the car from 55 miles to 65. My friend told me it is the problem of transmission. Where can I find a reliable maintenance shop on deling ... http://www.allcarnews.net/new-cars/where-can-i-find-a-cheap-and-good-quality-shop-for-volvo-maintenance