Larry's Independent Volvo

Good, helpful, nonjudgmental people work here. They worked on my '92 Volvo 240.

I left my car with them to troubleshoot an exhaust issue and they used it to haul parts without my permission. I came back early to get something out of the car and saw there was an engine cylinder head block laying on top of my stuff in the back. I asked them about it and they said they brought it back from a machine shop while out test driving my car.

First of all, if they had asked my permission to haul a cylinder head with my car I would have told them to go take a flying leap, and I'm certain that's why they didn't bother to ask. Second, they set it right on top of, next to and above things I had in the car that could have been damaged by a heavy block of metal, including two valuable antiques. Third, they laid it over the folded-down backrest which is somewhat hanging on the hinges, putting much more leveraged weight on them than I'd have ever done myself.

They said they needed to drive it again to find the problem but I no longer trusted them with my car. So I politely declined, asked for my key back and left. I feel violated, like they misused my car for their own business purposes and didn't worry much about damaging it or my possessions in the process. I caught a bad vibe right when I got there, partly because they told me the diagnosis was going to be free of charge.

I generally don't trust shops that offer free inspections and troubleshooting. It feels like bait. I should have trusted my instincts and bailed. I don't like leaving bad reviews for blue collar types like myself. But this was just so out of line something needed to be said.

I had to replace an ABS brake module in my 2004 Volvo XC90. Dealer and another independent Volvo repair place quoted me over $2k. Larry's was able to send it out for rebuild at a substantial cost savings and lifetime warranty. So far so good. It was still spendy, but not outrageous, and saved me the potential of messing up my car trying to do it myself.

Warren & team puts the "service" back in service. Yup. The whole thing! Fast, efficient, and kind neighborhood mechanic. No frills, no nickel and dime you, no intimidation of mechanical terms to get me to pay for services I don't need (e.g. refilling blinker fluid)

Warren and team do an excellent job on my Volvo wagons. Quality work and reasonable prices for your regular maintenance needs!

Honest and great worksmanship at an affordable price. Got my side-view mirror replaced and was provided a fair estimate. Took them less than an hour to replace once the part was procured.

I bought a used 2016 Volvo about four months ago and took it in for an oil change. I did not have the car inspected before I bought it and asked them to do a full review of the car and let me know what works needs to be done. Warren gave me a list of things that either needed attention or immediate attention. One month later I took the car in to get the immediate attention items fixed and told him that while I was here to also fix the other items he identified that need attention.

When I came to pick up the car Warren let me know he only fixed the immediate attention items and the others did not need repair yet they were just things to monitor for the future. I can't say I remember a car repair shop ever being this honest! They've got a customer for life out of me!

An amazing focus on customer satisfaction. At Warrens suggestion, we had invested in trying to identify and solve for an issue with my Volvo V70. After several unsuccessful repairs, it soon became apparent the issue was the engine block itself. Warren sourced us a new engine and covered the expenses to swap out since the initial repairs didn't solve for the original compression issue. I would recommend for anyone looking for a good Volvo center here in Seattle!

I was referred to Larry's and was seriously impressed with the work they did. They were quick, thorough, and listened well. I recently purchased a late-80's 240 with the hope of restoring it but I needed Warren's help to get all the 30 year old cobwebs swept away so that I could rely on my car for a very long daily commute. Warren never once tried to upsell me anything, and after looking under the hood I agree!

The parts and quality of the work done is really nicely done and was done considering the entirety of each system involved, not part swapping! *mind blown* I have no idea how this shop is able to work so fast and yet be so thorough. Seriously impressed!

Larry Hebert was in town today. He looked great! It was nice seeing the original owner Warren always does a good job!