I appreciate the feedback. The local guy (who handles Volvos, Saabs, BMW's and other foreign imports) is pretty decent -- and he knows what he doesn't know, if you get my drift. He took our car to a major Volvo Dealership in Lansing, and again to another dealership in Grand Rapids. My guess is that the dealerships have the equipment you mention, but whether they have mechanics qualified to use it properly is anybody's guess. I will mention this to our local guy, though.

At this point, my wife is losing confidence in an otherwise great car (it's left her stranded in awkward situations twice, now), and I'm not too keen on it, either. My '31 Model A is looking better and better right now. Simple. Bullet proof. Reliable. But a bit chilly for Michigan winter mornings.

Kevin