dear Pete, Those mechanics who won't work on your car are scared of the unknown. They are also lazy. They are easy to work on. Just as easy as any other car. I have many mechanics who will work on them here in New Jersey. Sure I have had my share of "get out, it's too complicated" but the other mechanics I have been to said it is fine. I provide the repair manuals just in case but they never need them. It is a straight forward engine. It is not some new weird technology. They just figure why learn anything new when they can get more money per hour doing oil changes and tune ups. Keep searching for mechanics who work on import cars. You will find one that is very knowledgeable about engines and willing to make a fair dollar on you. Joseph Molino vin 2850 ----- Original Message ----- From: <peteh269@xxxx> To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, June 06, 2003 9:58 PM Subject: [DML] Woes > I called 2 places in town (No. Cal.) to take a look at a DMC that I might buy. The first guy (volvo specialist) refused - saying they are way too hard to work on. The 2nd guy (european\Volvo specialist) refused. He said they are very difficult to put back and gave me an example of the HEAD from the head gasket fame. Both advised me never to buy it. What gives???? Now they spooked me into possibly not buying the car > Pete > > > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: > moderators@xxxx > > For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com > > To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > >