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Warning Signals and Necessary Solutions for Your Car’s Success

As a driver, you might at one point notice little signs on your car’s dashboard that light up when you turn on the ignition. They represent several specific warnings and alerts, and that is why our service staff at Riley Volvo Cars Stamford has come up with important solutions to help you out when you see specific warning signals.

What do you do when you see your car’s engine temperature warning light blinking? Don’t be alarmed. This only means that your engine’s normal pressure might have gone off track. Calmly pull over and turn off your…

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Discover What Sets Our Dealership Apart from an Independent Mechanic

With so many different vehicle repair shops around, it may be difficult to decide which is the best option for you. However, if you are looking to get the best service for your make and model of vehicle, then you should choose our service experts at Riley Volvo Cars Stamford over some corner mechanic - and here's why:

  • Specialized training - The mechanics that work at dealership service centers are trained by the factory that produces your vehicle. This means that you won't find anyone else that knows your vehicle more than they do.
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Healthy Tires Mean a Healthy Wallet

According to the Department of Energy, we waste over three million gallons of gas yearly due to poor tire maintenance. Tires that are underinflated or unbalanced force the car to work harder and burn more gas which translates into higher fuel costs.

The good news is this is preventable with correct tire care. If you look at your owners manual, it will state how often your vehicle should have its tires rotated. We provide this service at our location.

During the rotation, the professionals at our shop will check for irregular air pressure and balance which are the main culprits…
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Improve Fuel Mileage

Perhaps, you've noticed that your vehicle is starting to get less mileage over the last few months. Well, one of the issues might be lack of regular maintenance on the car. Certainly, every car driven on the road requires regular maintenance or the car will face a number of issues. For example, less fuel efficiency. This might lead to you filling up the car's gas tank several times a month.
Regular vehicle maintenance will provide a way for you to discover hidden problems. For example, you might discover that your car has a faulty oxygen sensor that leads…
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A tale of two quarts: Synthetic Oil vs Conventional Oil

As you pull into the garage, the technician asks a simple question, "Would you prefer conventional motor oil, or synthetic?" He points to a chart and you weigh your options. But how do you know for sure what your vehicle needs? Motor oil works by lubricating all the points of your engine that move, as the components inside rub against one another, oil works to reduce friction and is capable of withstanding tremendous heat.
Synthetic oil is a chemically crafted blend designed for higher performance vehicles and vehicles with high mileage.
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120 Laps: The Story of a Legendary Volvo

120 laps around the world. That's equivalent to the distance that Irv Gordon, a 74-year-old New York native, has traveled in his 1966 Volvo P1800.

3,000,000 miles.

And for every mile, Gordon has a reason to love his Volvo. He says that he bought the car brand new off the lot on a Friday, and by Monday was rolling back into the dealership for the vehicle's 1500-mile checkup. He adored driving…

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