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Jan 30th, 2006, 17:36 | #51 |
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As long as I remember the story in the States has begun in California with the emission requirements.
Then it was taken to the court by the Federal Goverment with Hidden Warranty argument. Now what we can do in Europe is (I do not know the legal requirements in UK)to force the Volvocars by sueing by ourselves or trough the consumer agents (or whatever the authority is) or may be the DMV (again do not know the name of department in UK.) Mine has been changed 10K km. ago by the ex owner. But I think twice while accelarating while my kid is in the car. I will try my chance in Turkey by trying to find out who has problems and go trough some consumer agencies.. |
Jan 30th, 2006, 19:45 | #52 | |
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Magnetti Marelli still seem to be going strong...
http://www.magnetimarelli.com/ boasts of its long history since 1919, but does link this at the bottom of its home page -
"After Market Products and Services ------------------------------------------------------------ Magneti Marelli has divested in 2002 its A.M. activities to RGZ Group" Google shows a site at http://www.magnetimarelli.net/MM/GB/ for 'Aftermarket' It does look like a Volvo-specified problem, though, I suspect (though not an expert) in EU product liability terms Volvo/Ford are probably liable... but not as easy to sue as in the US. Quote:
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Jan 31st, 2006, 14:08 | #53 |
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Ouch I have a 2000 v70 T5 - guess what the ETM has failed - I am UK do I have any recourse for action as it seems to be a recognised fault
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Jan 31st, 2006, 14:22 | #54 |
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You can visit your friendly local dealer and try and get a contribution? It might help if the car has full Volvo service history.
Otherwise, you're on your own. As for me, I've decided to sell my V70, as much as I love it because I'm fed up of this whole issue and the risk it poses to me and my family. I'm trading it in tomorrow against a nearly new Vauxhall Vectra. Not in the same league, obviously - but no major faults, certainly not safety related. What did go wrong on the early cars has been fixed via recalls, even when it's not a safety issue....who says big old bad GM is so terrible? So that's it. One less Volvo owner thanks to Volvo's stubbornness over this whole mess. I'm back to owning Vauxhall's knowing it'll be a mostly trouble free experience (we've had 6 of them in our family recently) with affordable dealer servicing and parts etc. I may return to Volvo one day if they can learn to put the customer before profits.
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Feb 1st, 2006, 01:28 | #55 | |
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It's a shame to lose someone to another mark, but I can't say I blame you. This is a problem that need's a fix. I blame Ford. Quantity over quality! I wouldn't be shocked if they have said "well most ETM's are failing out of warrenty so let's just leave it". Just my opinion.
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Feb 1st, 2006, 08:27 | #56 |
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Having read this thread it now looks very unlikley that I will buy the superb 2.4 140BHP Nov 1999 V70 I have been offered.
I wanted to switch from a 54 reg Ford Focus C-Max TDCI to the V70 Volvo as I don't much faith with Ford, but it looks like there is not much difference I am suprised as I thought that Volvo stood for safety & quality ! Not so sure now. Andy |
Feb 1st, 2006, 15:30 | #57 |
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Don't blame you at all Andy.
I wouldn't be surprised to see market values of 99-01 cars fall dramatically if more people cotton onto this fault, so if you've got one, be prepared to lose lots of money on it or stick with it despite the ETM troubles...not sure which is worse!
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Feb 1st, 2006, 16:20 | #58 |
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Was the faulty ETM fitted to any other makes of car?
Thanks Simon
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Feb 2nd, 2006, 09:05 | #59 |
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As I mentioned earlier I am looking at buying a 2000 model V70 140 BHP Auto.
I am however worried about the ETM problem. So I called 4 independent dealers from around the country and spoke to there service departments. All of them said that the ETM is a problem, but not a big one! Local dealer said they changed 2 last year. They also said that the total cost was £400. Is it just a case that this forum like others I am on focus on the doom & gloom of car ownership? Andy |
Feb 2nd, 2006, 10:18 | #60 | |
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Too right it's easy to focus on the negative things. The V70 is a great car, shame about Volvo's customer "care" though. I'm missing my V70 already after 1 day, but I'm sure not missing the threat of sudden failure in the middle of overtaking/fast motorway work/busy junctions etc...
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