Volvo Repair and Service
in Riverside, CA
GT Imports Automotive Repair is an independent Volvo repair specialist in Riverside, California, at 10180 Hole Ave Ste 100 in the La Sierra area, minutes from the 91 freeway. We have serviced Volvo since 2008, alongside BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Porsche, Land Rover, MINI, Volkswagen, Bentley and Maserati.
Factory-level Volvo diagnostic software and dealer-level tooling. ASE Master Technicians with certifications dating to 1984. California Bureau of Automotive Repair licence ARD 315445. Every labor hour is backed by our 3-Year / 30,000-Mile warranty.
Call 951-419-4920 or book an appointment online.
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At GT Imports We Treat You Like Family
3 Year - 30k Mile Warranty
We back our work by providing a 3-year 30k-mile warranty on all of our labor.
Save Money & Time
Decades of experience together with state-of-the-art technical training allow us to work efficiently and effectively, saving you time and money.
DEALER CAPABILITIES, INDEPENDENT SERVICE
We have same diagonstic tools and equipment as the dealer. We only use OEM parts and factory trained technicians.
EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE
Over 50 years of experience working on all European car models with certified European car repair technicians & Master Techs.
What Volvo repair services do you offer in Riverside?
We handle scheduled maintenance and repair across the Volvo range, from a first service on an XC40 to a timing belt on a high-mileage XC90. The work below covers most of what comes through the shop.
- Volvo scheduled maintenance, done at the interval Volvo sets for your car and documented
- Volvo oil change using oil that meets the Volvo specification for your engine
- Volvo brake service and repair, pads, rotors, brake fluid and the electronic parking brake
- Volvo engine repair and diagnostics, including check-engine-light faults, oil leaks, crankcase ventilation faults and misfires
- Volvo transmission service, fluid service, leak diagnosis and repair, and diagnostics. Internal rebuilds are referred out to a transmission specialist
- Volvo air conditioning service and repair, leak testing, compressors, condensers and climate control faults
- Volvo suspension and steering, control arms, bushings, struts, shocks and steering components
- Volvo cooling system repair, water pumps, thermostats, radiators and coolant leaks
- Volvo electrical diagnosis, warning lights, battery and charging faults, and module communication faults
- Volvo exhaust system repair, flex pipes, mufflers and exhaust leaks
Not sure which one you need? Tell us what the car is doing and we will tell you what we would check first. Book an appointment or call 951-351-8970.
Volvo Repair services at a glance
Volvo Scheduled Maintenance
The maintenance your Volvo asks for, done to Volvo specification and documented, so the service history stands up.
Volvo Oil Change
Oil that meets the Volvo specification for your engine, a new filter, and the service reminder reset in the car.
Volvo Brake Service & Repair
Pads, rotors, brake fluid and the electronic parking brake. We show you the worn parts before we replace them.
Volvo Engine Diagnostics
Check-engine-light faults read on factory-level equipment, then traced properly. Oil leaks, ventilation faults, misfires and drivability problems.
Volvo Transmission Service
Fluid service, leak diagnosis and repair, and diagnostics. Internal rebuilds are referred out to a transmission specialist.
Volvo Air Conditioning
Performance testing, leak detection, compressor and condenser work, and climate control faults.
Volvo Suspension & Steering
Control arms, bushings, struts and shocks, and steering components, checked on the lift and explained before any work begins.
Volvo Exhaust Repair
Flex pipes, mufflers, hangers and exhaust leaks, inspected on the lift and explained before any work begins.
Which Volvo models do you service?
We work across the Volvo range. Volvo faults track the platform a car is built on more than its model year, so this is organised by platform code, the way a technician looks a car up. Not sure which platform yours is? Give us the year and model when you call.
P2 1999 to 2014
Models
S60 (2001 to 2009), S80 (1999 to 2006), V70 and XC70 (2001 to 2007), XC90 (2003 to 2014)
Common work
Timing belt, crankcase ventilation system, AWD angle gear and driveline service, suspension bushings
P1 2004 to 2013
Models
S40, V50, C30, C70
Common work
Timing belt on five-cylinder engines, crankcase ventilation system, suspension, brakes
P3 2007 to 2018
Models
S60 (2011 to 2018), V60 (2015 to 2018), XC60 (2010 to 2017), S80 (2007 to 2016), XC70 (2008 to 2016)
Common work
Timing belt and water pump on five-cylinder engines, crankcase ventilation system, suspension, brakes
SPA 2016 on
Models
XC90 (2016 on), S90, V90, XC60 (2018 on), S60 and V60 (2019 on)
Common work
Scheduled maintenance, brakes, oil consumption checks, cooling, electrical faults
CMA 2019 on
Models
XC40, C40
Common work
Scheduled maintenance, brakes, suspension, electrical faults
Recharge Plug-in hybrid and electric
Models
T8 Recharge plug-in hybrids, XC40 and C40 Recharge electric
Common work
Ask us about high voltage work before you book, so we can tell you honestly what we are set up to do
If your car is not on this list, call and ask. It is a short conversation and we will tell you either way. For the history behind each generation, see our guide to Volvo models.
Volvo service intervals: what your Volvo needs and when
Volvo sets a maintenance interval for every car, by mileage and by time, whichever comes first. Newer models track it for you and show a service reminder on the display. Your owner's manual or service booklet lists the exact interval for your model year and engine, and we work to that schedule, not a generic one.
What a scheduled maintenance visit includes
- Oil and filter change, with oil that meets the Volvo specification for your engine
- Fluid level check and correction
- Tire condition and pressures
- Brake pad, rotor and hose inspection
- Battery test, wipers and lights
- Service reminder reset
Longer-interval items
These come due on their own schedule, and they are where skipped maintenance gets expensive:
- Engine air filter and cabin filter
- Brake fluid, which Volvo schedules by time as well as mileage
- Spark plugs
- Timing belt and water pump, on the engines that use a belt
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant
- Angle gear and rear differential fluid on all-wheel-drive models
Why following the schedule matters
Maintenance done on time, to Volvo specification, and documented is what protects your factory warranty and what a buyer will want to see later. It is also how small problems get caught while they are still small. We check what your car is actually due for and tell you what can wait.
Book your Volvo service or call 951-351-8970.
Do you use factory Volvo diagnostic software?
Yes. We run factory-level Volvo diagnostic software and dealer-level equipment. A fault code reads the same on our bench as it does at the dealership, and we can see live module data rather than a generic code description.
What changes at an independent specialist
The relationship, not the tooling.
- You talk to the technician working on your car
- You see the old parts come off
- You get a Digital Vehicle Inspection with photographs, instead of a line item you have to take on trust
Why we stay European only
Staying inside ten European makes is what lets us keep factory diagnostic software and dealer-level tooling current across all of them. It is also why we do not advertise general domestic repair.
If you already bring us a Volvo and there is another vehicle in the household, ask us. We will tell you honestly whether it is work we are set up to do well.
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Will servicing here affect my Volvo factory warranty?
No. Under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, a manufacturer cannot void your vehicle warranty simply because an independent shop performed the maintenance. What matters is that scheduled service is performed to the manufacturer's specification, with parts that meet specification, and that it is documented. We do all three and we keep the records.
What does the 3-Year / 30,000-Mile warranty cover?
It covers our labor, for 3 years or 30,000 miles, whichever comes first. If we do the work and the work is at fault, you bring the car back and we make it right. That is the plainest way we can put it.
Volvo repair in Riverside: frequently asked questions
Where is your Volvo shop in Riverside?
GT Imports Automotive Repair is at 10180 Hole Ave Ste 100, Riverside, CA 92503, in the La Sierra area of west Riverside, just off the 91 freeway.
Do I need an appointment for Volvo service?
An appointment is best, particularly for diagnostics. You can book online or call 951-351-8970. We are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and closed Saturday and Sunday.
How often does my Volvo need service?
Volvo sets the interval by mileage and by time, whichever comes first, and newer models show a service reminder on the display. The exact interval depends on the model year and engine. We check what your car is due for and work to that schedule.
Do you use factory Volvo diagnostic software?
Yes. We run factory-level Volvo diagnostic software and dealer-level equipment, so a fault code reads the same on our bench as it does at the dealership.
Will servicing my Volvo here void the factory warranty?
No. Under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act a manufacturer cannot void your warranty because an independent shop did the maintenance, as long as the service meets manufacturer specification and is documented. We meet both conditions and we keep the records.
What warranty do you offer on your own Volvo work?
3 years or 30,000 miles on labor, whichever comes first.
Do you rebuild Volvo transmissions?
No. We do transmission service and maintenance, which covers fluid service, leak diagnosis and repair, and diagnostics. Internal rebuilds are referred out to a transmission specialist.
Are you licensed?
Yes. GT Imports Automotive Repair holds California Bureau of Automotive Repair licence ARD 315445, and our technicians are ASE Master Technicians.
Do you have anything for new customers?
New customers receive 10% off their first visit, up to $150. New customers only. Cannot be combined with other offers.
Book your Volvo service in Riverside
GT Imports Automotive Repair, 10180 Hole Ave Ste 100, Riverside, CA 92503. Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Call 951-351-8970 or book an appointment online.
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DIRECTIONS
We are located on Hole Ave. next to Arby's and near the corner of Hole Ave. and Magnolia Ave. If you are coming from the 91 freeway, head north on Tyler Street and turn right on Magnolia Blvd and then turn left on Hole Ave.
