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General Warning Signs for Defective Ignition Hardware

Most drivers implement battery maintenance procedures when their ignition hardware doesn't crank an engine. In many cases, battery issues don't cause general automotive starter problems. Because other components can impact a car's ignition hardware, a motorist must fully understand how to pinpoint the common warning signs.

Grinding sounds happen when a key component in a starter gear isn't in optimum condition. This loud noise generates because a metal element is worn out or has an alignment issue. Shortly after an ignition begins to produce sounds, maintenance will...

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Is Your Car Hard to Drive?


Transmission problems can come on slowly. While your transmission doesn't need a lot of maintenance, checking on your transmission fluid once a year is a good plan. You can get your transmission fluid checked during routine oil changes, or check the level yourself.

If your transmission fluid isn't full, it can be topped off. When the transmission fluid is completely gone, you'll need to bring your car to Byers Volvo Cars to find out what the problem is.

It is not normal for your transmission fluid to be empty, and the leak needs to be identified. When…
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The Importance Of Tire Rotations


When you bring your vehicle in for a routine maintenance appointment like having your oil changed, we often will recommend something else be done such as a tire rotation. This is a very simple process to have done, it is affordable, and it goes a long way towards lengthening the lifespan of your tires. Tires can be expensive to replace, depending on what type of make and model vehicle you drive. Having a little bit of maintenance done now can save you a lot of money in the long run.


One thing to remember is that even though you may…

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Volvo OnCall App Updated in Europe, U.S. Update Coming Soon?

If you own a Smartphone, you may find yourself wondering how you ever lived without one before. It seems these days like there really is an app for just about anything, and Volvo is proving it with the release of its On Call app for iOS, Android and Windows Smartphones.

This free download from Volvo allows drivers to lock their doors remotely on properly equipped models, locate their parked car using GPS functionality and check…

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