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ldeegan
Posts: 1
Joined: 13 July 2010
Year and Model: 850, 96
Location: New Orleans

Mechanics in New Orleans

Post by ldeegan »

I have gone through several mechanics, for all sorts of work on my 96 850turbo wagon. Right now I have compression problems. The dealership said maybe a gasket, but didnt do more tests and didn't charge me. They referred me to another mechanic, who is looking into it. Any ideas? Any good volvo guys around New Orleans?
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ajohns39
Posts: 1
Joined: 23 July 2010
Year and Model: C70 2007
Location: New Orleans

Post by ajohns39 »

Hi, I am looking for a good mechanic in New Orleans as well. I had a great place in Atlanta and can only find one here in a google search that has bad reviews. Have you had any luck finding one?
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priapism
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Joined: 22 July 2010
Year and Model: 01 S60
Location: LA
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Post by priapism »

I spent 7 years there looking for a good mechanic...my only rec is to get work done when you're out of town, that's what I did. Good luck...
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JRL
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Year and Model: Several
Location: 19333
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Post by JRL »

That's not VOLVO COUNTRY!
I would guess there is no one down there that is capable to do much more than an oil change
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lucken51
Posts: 4
Joined: 8 October 2011
Year and Model: 1998 V70
Location: South Louisiana

Post by lucken51 »

I'm new to the Volvo community, but from my own experience and the recommendations of other Volvo owners I have used DC Auto on the Northshore with some measure of success. I don't know that this shop only services Volvos, but that seems to be the majority of the business (if the number of Volvos outside the shop is any indication). The owner/operator Don is knowledgeable and will offer candid advice. I have not tried to get quotes from Bergeron for my car to compare them to Don's quotes, mostly because other people I know swear by his rates. He's in Mandeville off Hwy 59, and his shop hours can be unreliable. I know he is closed on the weekends, but doesn't mind if you get your car towed to his shop on a Saturday to wait for his inspection on Monday morning... not that I've ever done that or anything ;)
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