Seems to me that the shop that incorrectly installed the converter should make it right, either by fixing it themselves, or paying to have someone who knows what they're doing fix it. You payed them a lot of money and they didn't do it right. That's a problem. It should be their problem.

I asked ...

The used car salesman won't answer my calls who sold me the car 6 months back

Well, I think most wouldn't. I would. and in fact just did.
A person called me telling me about his issues and what was a nice 2000 XC I sold to him over a year ago.
Long story short, after I had told him I would be ...

The used car salesman won't answer my calls ...

Oh and I like Autozone for my Ford and Chevy. I don't think I'll ever buy anything for my Volvo there. Blue box (Volvo OEM) only for mine. Well worth the extra $ in my opinion.

Of course I have a dealer I can trust. These are the two biggest ...

Sorry you've been having the usual poor Volvo service
If you were closer we could have helped you but you're 5 hours away.
You have 2 strikes going against you by having an 01. These are not very good cars, (1st model year with a ton of issues).
Anyhow, you did not mention your mileage which you ...

Lynn - stick it out, find that good mechanic (have you looked up at the Forum for "Good Mechanics" above?) and you will get this car back in shape and enjoy it.

I believe you are right. I really miss that super quiet ride I had before they did the job though. No question a Volvo is a fine ride ...

You are correct, most small garages Are afraid to work on Volvo's.... However I'm not sure why..
They are no harder to work on in my opinion, they Are a hell of A lot easier to work on then a Volkswagen or an Audi.
Most small garages don't have diagnostic abilities, but simple suspension ...

Thanks for your replies. I bought the car with 105,000 miles. The car is very clean and looked very well taken care of. Got a carfax and had only two owners. Came from a Volvo Dealer originally in Utica, NY.

As for the shop I took it to, they have a lady that does all the talking and you can't ...

Hi Foresthump

Sorry to hear you having that dreaded code. From what I have read and observed it could be sensors or both the sensors and Catalytic. Some say to change them all at once. It costs a lot of money!
In this day and time we all want to find the best resolution for the problem at the most ...

Hi everyone:

I just found this forum. I bought a 2001 V70 2.4T less than 6 months ago from a used car dealer. I was interested in the Volvo because it was in very good shape and seemed very clean. The dealer sent me to a shop to get an inspection sticker and they charged up my a/c. I thought that ...

Hi everyone:

I just found this forum. I bought a 2001 V70 2.4T less than 6 months ago from a used car dealer. I was interested in the Volvo because it was in very good shape and seemed very clean. The dealer sent me to a shop to get an inspection sticker and they charged up my a/c. I thought that ...