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Old Mar 2nd, 2017, 23:12   #11
dshbc
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Just a quick update, got it fixed today at my local Volvo specialist, Sheffield Mxxxxith.

After getting several quotes from Volvo dealers nearby, I have a very slim chance of getting Volvo to pay out 100% of the cost for the repair, and most of them are suggesting 260 pouinds or more to do both doors, with Volvo contributing 50% of the cost or repair.

One of the Volvo dealers says it could be covered by the extended warranty, which was due to end next year, but since the warranty that came with my used car doesn't cover repair at the Volvo dealers I had to go to the Volvo specialist.

Booked it in for today and had a courtesy car which was also a V40 (but from 2000. a 1.8 petrol). Got it fixed in a day and they managed to get the parts ordered in the morning for fitting in the afternoon, and I got my car back in the evening.

It costs 285 just to fix one door, with labour being £120 - possibly due to the fact that the door cannot be opened to start with and they probably had to pry out some bits etc with extreme care, and the lock was around £118.

Fortunately the mechanics got onto the warranty people and told me that the warranty will reimburse me £200 for the repair, so I don't have to fork out as much.

I have every faith in my local volvo specialist since they are good and all the previous Volvo I had before were serviced there and no troubles ever since. They have also mentioned they have done this repair on a few cars before which was a bit of a relieve and worry.

It's interesting driving the V40 from 2000 and the current V40 as contrast is quite substantial between the two. The old banger I drove today had 154k on the clock with cambelt replaced recently. Despite being an old car, the seats were very comfy and the controls were quite nicely laid out with the steering feeling more like a ford focus, and as always, its built quality is pretty good with no rattles or strange noises.

The new one is certainly a delight to drive and own, but there are just some little bits which makes me appreciate the old V40, it's still a beautiful estate and It shows Volvo has progressed so much in just 10 years!!
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