Volvo builds outstanding vehicles that are popular around the world. According to a Gallup poll, 83% of U.S. adults drive their car at least several times a week. Volvo cars and SUVs have a well-earned reputation for being safe and reliable, especially with the average wear American drivers put on them, but even one of the world’s best-engineered vehicles needs regular maintenance to stay in good condition. Here are three car repair warning signs that indicate your car needs service from your local Volvo car repair company.

1. Loud Metallic Sounds When Braking

Brakes are one of the most important systems on any vehicle because they make it possible to stop safely and slow down when needed for good handling and stability. Brakes require annual inspection and maintenance to continue functioning as designed for thousands of miles. When the brake pads are worn to their service limits or the brake fluid requires bleeding or replacement, they affect your Volvo’s braking power. Worn-out pads will damage brake rotors by scraping and gouging them with metal rivets and backing plates if you don’t change them soon enough.

2. Rough Idle While Stopped

Your Volvo should idle quietly and smoothly while you are stopped at a traffic light. If the engine idles roughly, a Volvo car repair company can determine if you need new spark plugs, an air filter, or coils to make it idle normally. Tune-up services are necessary when spark plugs start to foul, the air filter is dirty, or the coils are worn out after many miles of good service. Additionally, the timing belt might need an adjustment or replacement to restore your Volvo’s smooth idle and engine power.

3. Gears Slip While Shifting

All Volvos come with excellent transmissions that shift smoothly and deliver power to the wheels. The transmission needs occasional servicing that replaces the fluid and ensures seals and gaskets are in good condition so the system shifts and works smoothly. When a transmission starts to go bad, it will slip when shifting and cause a clunking sound when the gears finally engage. While the transmission is slipping, it can cause a loss of power to the drive wheels and make the engine rev at higher RPMs. Repairs are required to fix a slipping transmission.

When your Volvo needs maintenance or repairs, call or visit our Volvo car repair company to schedule service for your vehicle. Kenny Jones Automotive Inc fully licenses and insures our experienced technicians to ensure a good experience. Let us get your Volvo back on the road today.