In article <fa20fcab.0402191259.13b9b06d@posting.google.com >,
deborah <v70saffron@hotmail.com> wrote:

> There is always something small going wrong on my volvo and I can't
> get out of the dealer at less than $200/ visit.

I think your problem is right there: "Dealer." A reputable, independent
mechanic will probably charge considerably less than a dealer.