If you have a Volvo XC60, especially a 2021 or 2022, you can cool it down before you even open the door – all with your key! Let me show you how. Ever wished you could skip that blast of winter chill or summer heat when you first hop into your car? If you’re rocking … Read more
If your Volvo XC60 maintenance light is still on after routine service, the first step is to identify what the car is actually displaying. A regular maintenance reminder can usually be reset after the scheduled work is complete, but a “Service required,” “Service urgent,” “Stop safely,” check-engine, battery, brake, or other warning should not be … Read more
Using the headlight washers on a 2026 Volvo XC60 is simple: with the headlamps active, pull the right-hand steering-wheel stalk toward you and hold it for a few seconds to activate the front washer system. The windshield washers run, and when the required lighting and system conditions are met, the headlamps are washed automatically as … Read more
Volvo truck light control module problems can cause flickering lamps, one or more exterior lights not working, false bulb warnings, intermittent marker or trailer-light behavior, or several lighting circuits failing at once. But a lighting problem does not automatically mean the module itself is bad. On older Volvo trucks, technicians may encounter a dedicated lighting-control … Read more
Hey there! Evans Torres here. I love Volvo cars. Maybe you do too. Today, we’ll talk about the Volvo S40. It’s a small car. I remember studying it in college. I liked how strong it seemed. Are you wondering if the Volvo S40 is a good car? That’s a big question. The answer depends on … Read more
Which Volvo engines should you avoid? The safest 2026 answer is not “avoid every T5,” “avoid every five-cylinder,” or “avoid every V8.” Volvo reused badges across different engine families, and several popular internet lists mix engine defects with transmission, software, brake, AWD and infotainment problems. There are, however, a few specific engine codes and production … Read more
Volvo vs Toyota is really a choice between two different ownership philosophies. Volvo competes as a premium brand, with a stronger emphasis on Scandinavian design, supportive seats, advanced driver-assistance technology and a more upscale cabin. Toyota is a mainstream brand with a much broader lineup and a stronger current record for value, hybrid efficiency and … Read more
Volvo vs BMW is not really a contest between a “safe brand” and a “sporty brand.” Both now sell sophisticated premium vehicles with advanced driver assistance, strong powertrains, upscale cabins and electrified options. The bigger difference is how each brand prioritizes the driving experience. Volvo usually leans toward calm comfort, Scandinavian design and family-friendly usability, … Read more
A lost, damaged or unresponsive Volvo key does not always mean you need a complete replacement. Sometimes the fix is only a CR2032 battery. In other cases, the key must be programmed to the car and a lost key should be deleted from the vehicle’s system for security. The right solution depends on the type … Read more
The Volvo Cars app is supposed to make ownership easier—remote climate, lock status, vehicle information and connected services from your phone. When the app stops updating, will not pair, or refuses a remote command, the fastest fix depends on whether the problem is with your phone, your Volvo ID, the car’s connectivity, or the remote-function … Read more
If your Volvo truck displays “Volvo Link Hardware Failure – Use Paper Logbook,” do not treat it as a generic engine failure. On the Volvo trucks covered by the original service bulletin, the warning points to a communication problem involving the older Telematics Gateway (TGW) and instrument cluster. The exact repair depends on which telematics … Read more
Volvo D11 engine problems usually show up as power loss, derate warnings, repeated DPF regeneration, excessive smoke, overheating, hard starting, poor fuel economy or fault messages. But those symptoms do not automatically mean the base engine is failing. On a modern Volvo truck, the D11 works as part of a complete system that includes fuel … Read more
