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Independent Volvo
(Pasadena, CA)

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2244 East Walnut Street ,
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 796-5460
Features and Specialties: Has ASE certified mechanics ,Guarantees all work for at least 1 month or 1000 miles ,Guarantees all work for at least 1 month or 1000 miles 2,Happily gives binding estimates

Mercedes Benz

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Survey results:

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They are always honest 5.0 on scale of 1-5
They are competent 5.0 on scale of 1-5
The repair price is always reasonable 3.0 on scale of 1-5
They fix the problem the first time 5.0 on scale of 1-5
They complete the work in a timely manner 5.0 on scale of 1-5
They respond well when they screw something up 5.0 on scale of 1-5
They take the time to explain the problems and necessary repairs 4.0 on scale of 1-5
The shop is located in a safe neighborhood 5.0 on scale of 1-5
The hours of operation are convenient for customers 4.0 on scale of 1-5
They treat male and female customers in the same manner 3.0 on scale of 1-5
They are near public transportation (or provide loaners, shuttle bus, rides as needed) 0.0

Reviewers Comments:

This guy makes us wish all our cars were Volvos.

--reviewer #54784, 2004


Vartkes and his crew take excellent care of my 1997 S70. It has 99k miles and I'm keeping longer than I originally expected to because I trust their service and appreciate their fair repair charges. I highly recommend them!

--reviewer #86196, 2006


Not just for Volvos - we take our BMWs here, and they work on Mercedes' as well. These guys help to give us faith in humanity by treating us - and our cars - like people. Also an excellent source of honest referrals for getting work done on other types of vehicles as well.

--reviewer #111793, 2008


Vartkes, Mike and Coco have been taking care of our Volvos for years. In fact when my first Volvo was totaled (by a valet parking attendant), we bought another Volvo because we wanted to keep Vartkes and company as our trusted mechanics. Always honest, always good prices, always dependable.

--reviewer #142725, 2009


Vartkes, Koko and Mike are very friendly and very honest with customers. I prefer them to repair my car than the dealership, because they are cost effective, very professional, they have excellent workmanship and up to date diagnostic equipments. They repair the necessary, and I get recommendations for future repairs. I highly recommend them.

--reviewer #144476, 2009


Expert, reliable, good people to deal with and well known as the place to go for Volvo service - what more can you ask for?

--reviewer #147672, 2010


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