Hey everyone,

The place I used to take my 240 to (when it needed it which wasn’t often) is now closed, so I took it to the place I bring my newer Hyundai’s for a timing belt. They probably never did it before. Of course they figured it out, and charged me over $600! I used to pay $150. To top it off, they gave it back with only a single alternator belt, so I had to bring it back. I have a feeling if I bring it in for anything else, I’ll be paying for the extra hour or two it takes them to figure out something else they’ve never done before.

Does anyone know of a good 240 mechanic in Somerset County, or maybe Mercer? Ten years ago there were 240’s all over the place, but not so much anymore.

Thanks

Try Milltown Liberty - 732-246-2250.
Ask for Tom, who has worked on my cars for years.
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-Cool Volvo- 1989 240 5 Spd w/ 310K, 1989 240 5 Spd w/ 231k. Past proud owner of 1966 122, 1968 144, 1970 145, 1972 144, 1980 245, 1982 240 4 Spd OD

I've actually passed this place in my travels. Good to know. Thanks!

The Brickboard SHOPS page lists eight repair shop in NJ-state. Info may be out of date:

https://www.brickboard.com/SHOPS/?cat_id=&state=NJ

You can contact the Volvo Club of North America. The chapters in your region may offer insight:

https://vcoa.org/index.php/club-overview/chapters/chapter-map

The Volvo Mechanics Site:
https://www.volvomechanics.com/

Though check social media for opinions, ask the shop the houlry rate and whether they service vintage Volvo models.

The Car Talk site lists shops posted by radio show listeners:
https://www.cartalk.com/mechanics-files

Try Google, Bing, or other online map service and search for Volvo shops. On Google Maps, you have users write reviews for businesses.

Hope that helps.

With a small salt grain check the BBB website for info on the shop.
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Beh.

Jim BOBBIT IN PHILLIPSBURG NJ HAS LOADS OF EXPERIENCE & HAS DONE FINE WORK ON MY 940 ,,HE IS METHODICAL & DOES GOOD WORK...IF YOU CAN LEAVE IT THERE HE'LL FIX IT RIGHT,,,

Not in Central NJ yet maybe contact Frank and ask about repair service closer to you.

On Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/frank.ponte1/

I guess this is his business front as this is at his facebook page; See the phone numbers. Frank also sells used parts as he owns a yard of Volvo ....


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Beh.

Thanks, I'll check these out. I can't believe I forgot about the VCOA!

Rather than codemn the mechanics that did your Hyundai straight away, look at the ease at which the TB can be reached in the 240. Is it that easy in the Hyundai, or do they need to disassemble a lot more to be able to replace it?

its easy to do in a 230bf

IVE DONE TIMING BELTS 3 TIMES.IF YOU READ TRHE ONLINE MANUAL IS EASY,,THEY PROBABLY CANN BE PENALIZED BY THE NJ CONSUMER AFFAIRS FOR CHARGING MORE THAN THEY LEGALLY COULD HAVE.

I know my older Hyundai has a chain. My newer Sonata, I'm not sure - they're arguing about that on the Hyundai forums!

Sue them!! They can see all repairs & how to do it online & its shouldnt take more than 2 hrs

Search "repairpal.com" for location of repair service centers that are listed on Repairpal.com. They give a break down of cost and repair..

Thanks, I'll check out repairpal.com

If they can't plug the OBDII into the car,there's no one to tell them.