We are a 4 Volvo family. Daisywagen is the best Volvo mechanic in Seattle in terms of overall quality and price. I recommend them and their services. Thank you Candace and Tony! read more

While Daiseywagen does specialize in Volvo vehicles, I was extremely pleased with the work they did on my 2016 Honda Accord. I have always gotten my car serviced at Honda of Seattle/Greg's. I recently went to HoS for a separate issue and they came back and recommend a laundry list of things - some of which I didn't feel I needed. I sent that list over to Daiseywagen - they explained each of Honda of Seattle's recommendations and gave their opinion on what work I should get done. I ended up opting for some fluid exchanges + brakes. The price quoted was extremely competitive compared to what Honda was quoting me. They mentioned they didn't have the brake parts/fluids for Honda on hand but no big deal - they were able to get them from their vendor within ~4 hours. I dropped my car off at 8am the next day and it was done in 3 hours. Both Cory (service technician) and Tony (service advisor) were very punctual in keeping me updated and informed. I highly recommend coming here for automotive service (regardless of your make/model). I will be back! read more

As much as it is sometimes unpleasant to have to get work done on your car, I have to say I really enjoy coming to Daiseywagen. I've never owned a Volvo before now, and these guys really know their stuff. They're friendly and let you know what's needed with your car and I feel like they have been honest with me. Again, it's never fun to fix your car, but they make it as pleasant an experience as it can be, in a good way! read more

Great customer service - honest, fairly priced, high quality work. I'm in for being a long time customer - as long as they'll have me :)

My husband's Volvo needed a repair. They got him in quickly diagnosed and fixed it. When we picked up the service writer clearly explained what they found and made suggestions for future maintenance and why it was needed but not urgent. I have never had such a great experience with a car repair before! read more

They somehow managed to put 1,000+ miles on my car in a single day while it was being repaired

Love these guys! They really know how to take care of their customers. I've been coming to Daisywagon for 10 years and have never had a bad experience. read more

I've been relying on Daisywagen for our family's Volvos for 15 years. They have always been transparent, helpful, and accomodating. Frequently going above and beyond what a dealership would do. We're nearing the end of our time with our reamaining V40, and I will miss working with Candace and Tony. They've been great for so many years. Thanks Team! read more

I highly recommend these folks to work on your Volvo. They know these vehicles inside and out and are the most honest mechanics I've ever dealt with. read more

I used to have a Volvo and went to Daisywagen; very pleased with how they kept my car running, year after year. Good, professional service, really helpful information on what (and why) things needed fixing, prices I liked. I don't have that Volvo anymore but when my new car needed some attention I was thrilled to find that these days they cover more makes and models -- called them to ask if they could take my new one, they said yes, made an appointment and they fixed it right up. Same great service, new car. Couldn't be happier. read more

They always do a great job!! Very reliable and friendly customer service. I appreciate the text follow ups a few days after my appointment asking how the car is running, and reminders for my oil changes. This place has become my new go-to for everything that doesn't require going to the Dealership. read more

This was my first time at Daisywagen. I had a really great experience. I took my car in to get my timing belt replaced. I dropped it off in the morning and had it back the same day. The price they quoted me was the price I paid. No unexpected additions or issues came up. The person I talked to was friendly and helped me promptly when I dropped off and picked up. I will definitely be brining my Volvo back to Daisywagen for any maintenance and repairs in the future! read more

I have owned 4 Volvos over the past 20 years and they've all been maintained by Daisywagen. They've also done multiple car inspections for us before finalizing purchases of used Volvos. I always have a good understanding of the whole picture regarding the health of my cars and am always given enough info to make informed choices about maintenance. I really miss seeing Larry around but passing the business down to Candace was a seamless transition from the consumer side and she does a great job as owner now. We drive a long way to get our cars serviced here and have never regretted it. read more

My car had 3 lights come on on the dash and I checked under the hood to find a rat after getting rid of the bigger, I read the error code and the error code said it was the o2 which the part alone was $185. I didn't want to replace that and it not actually be that so I called around and daisywagen was able to get me in a week before anyone else. So I took it here and they told me all it was was that a rat had gotten caught in a belt and knocked it off. So they removed the dead rat, and replaced the belt for only $223! Very good price and I am glad it ended up being an easy fix! read more

I have had multiple Volvos serviced here for a myriad of reasons over an 8 year period and have only ever had great experiences (15+ times). Candice and Tony are top notch communicators with straight forward assessments and pricing. Highly recommend. read more

Daisywagen is our go-to place when our aging V70 is in need of service. They recently did some work on the rear brakes, and I appreciated the fact that they warned me it might require an expensive caliper replacement, but in the end only needed new rotors and pads (which was still pretty expensive, but not as bad as it could have been). They also keep a running list of upcoming items in need of repair, which i can pick and choose to work on based on our expected lifespan with the car. With this recent work, they went a little above and beyond when my daughter dropped off the car with practically no gas. They added a gallon before we picked it up to ensure that we'd at least be able to get it to a gas station. That was very helpful and appreciated! I also like being able to communicate with their front office (Candace) via text messaging. Its often easier for me to go back and forth that way, rather than phone calls and voice mail. read more

A word to the wise: Daisywagen is a successful business because they are fast, highly competent, and they know where the money is. What this means for you is that they are not going to waste time problem solving for your car if your concern is a minor one. "Sorry, no way to fix that." and boom, it's over. You're out the door and on your own. Do remember to be politely assertive with the receptionists or you're going to be calling back again. They're nice, but it's usually "okaythanksbye" (click!) before you can get a word in. read more

I wouldn't trust my car with anyone else. My family has been brining their Volvos here since 1980. Family owned but with every Volvo technology available at a dealership. Best prices around with the best knowledge. I was driving in to drop my car off for an oil change when something happened. I limped the car to the shop, walked in and said she's broken. Larry grabbed my keys and went right to work on it. 30min later he fixed it and said I was good to go. I questioned the quick time. Turns out he didn't know I had an appt for an oil change. He thought I dropped in and he still gave me excellent service. I wouldn't ever take my car anywhere else and they make me want to stick with volvo when it's time for another car just so I can continue to receive their amazing customer service and drive my car knowing it's in good shape and won't break down. They treat my car like it's their own, each and every time. read more

Took my 2005 Volvo S60 in for service last month, on short notice, and they fixed me up straight away. They understood the problem and their solution suited my long term ownership plans. We were delighted in the service and Candace's follow-up. We'll definitely return, and recommend Daisywagen to anyone else. read more

This is my first 1-star review given to a business, and I definitely think it's well deserved by Daisywagen. I brought my 2003 Volvo S40 in for a timing belt change and other maintenance that I was not able to specify because I am not a mechanic. I think that is a pretty reasonable and common request. Not so for Daisywagen. As another reviewer wrote, this business knows where the money is at. They do a fast job and send you on your way. They will not share information about your car you or share knowledge the way many other mechanics do. If you're looking for a mechanic to trust, this is not the place to go, but if you're knowledgable about cars and know exactly what to ask for then you might be fine. When I went to pick up my car, I was condescended to, asked, "Do you know what the "Check Engine" light is?" Yeah...it's the one that says "Check Engine" and it's the reason I brought my car here in the first place. When asked if I knew why it was on, I said, "No, do you?" the guy was so rude and said, "No." Okay then why are we discussing this AFTER you've finished working on my car? I paid for the timing belt change and left. What kind of a business shames their customers like that when they pick up their car? What kind of mechanic would ask the customer why the Check Engine light was on AFTER they're done with the car? I made it clear that was part of the reason I brought it in. It was only after leaving that I heard that the Volvo technician at Daisywagen was out due to personal reasons. So chances are they didn't even have a Volvo specialist work on my car. So if you're going to get a Volvo serviced, know that it may not be worked on by a Volvo specialist. The following week I made an appointment with Precision Motorworks in Ballard. I can't recommend them enough. Josh, the assistant manager, was extremely helpful and they even have courtesy loaner cars. Even though Daisywagen is closer and more convenient, I will not be returning on account of the rude customer service and condescending nature. If it will be like pulling teeth just to figure out what is wrong with my car, then it's not worth it, no matter how well the work is done. I can't speak to the actual replacement of the timing belt. So far, so good. read more

I recently moved from Kansas City, and drove my 2007 Volvo XC70 here. I was having some trouble with it the past few weeks and was told Daisywagen is the best place to go to get Volvo work done in Seattle. They did not disappoint. I had a great and efficient experience with them! I know the basics under the hood of my car, but not much beyond that and the mechanics here took great care with explaining what they found wrong with my car. Within a day and a half of calling them I had my car back in great shape! If I ever have car issues again, I'll come here. read more

Time of visit: 01/09/2011, 9:00 AM Reason for visit: Diagnostics, suspension Daisywagen is where you go to get your Volvo fixed at a few bucks less than dealership labor per hour without any of the scare tactics, upselling or obvious lying. Went in with a suspension problem that made weird sounds when I drove the car that also drove me nuts. Problem diagnosed in under 30 minutes. Everything wrong with my car together would have run me about $1400 (with tax). I'm sure a dealership would say I needed to get that fixed or my car would explode but I flat out asked the service writer what needs to be fixed and what can wait without damaging my car? So, I ended paying about $215. Was it worth it? Yes. I'm confident the mechanics there are very skilled at what they do because that lot is filled with all different models of Volvos with more coming in by tow truck or driven there in bad shape. A lot of Volvo owners must trust this shop to do the work, right? And while waiting, people had an assortment of problems with their cars. So, I'm 100% confident the Volvo technicians have done it all. Simply put, this is the only place I will take my Volvo. And I'm sure if its run the way it is now, business will keep flowing en mass. If this place had a loaner car/shuttle program, I would have likely paid the $1400 to get it all fixed but it's my only car. read more

My departed husband old Volvo 940 was very well taken care at the Daisywagen ! I got an appointment the next day and the car was serviced as soon as I arrived. After an hour I got a call asking for my permission to change the 50% worn brakes. I approved and it was serviced immediately at a reasonable price. The Volvo is now running smoothly, and the brakes and brakes' lights are functioning very well now. I will return in October for the next oil change and maintenance check. read more

You know they're dishonest and their work is incompetent when you have to sue them in small claims court for shoddy workmanship and you win. I had been going to Daisywagen for over 20 years and their work had been acceptable. However, my last experience was so horrible that I ended up in a court case against Daisywagen and the judge found them guilty. We won in court, and the judge ordered them to pay us, because they put in a faulty radiator which caused irreparable damage to our engine. Daisywagen told us we needed to buy a new radiator, even though we had no radiator problems, and now our car, which was driving perfectly, is undriveable and useless. They are dangerous and dishonest. Stay away. read more

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I had always been recommended to Daisywagen by friends.I recently have begun the hunt for an old Volvo, and finally found what seemed to be a great deal on Craigslist. Because I'm a bit of a dummy, I don't necessarily always know what I'm looking at, I called Daisywagen to see if they could help me decipher what was happening in the ad, to see if they are possible fixes or if I was wasting my time. Mind you, I haven't even bought this car yet. Well, the nicest man in the entire universe helped me decipher what exactly I was reading, gave me really sound advice, and was extremely and helpful to my not-so-mechanically-sharp mind. He didn't make me feel dumb for not knowing what I was talking about, and was patient. Thank you, friendly neighborhood Daisywagen superhero. I won't buy the drunk Craigslist man's Volvo, but whenever I do buy a different one, I will take it to you for the next 100 years. read more

Took my 2002 S40 Volvo to Daisywagen for a timing belt replacement and to replace cam shaft seals. Repairs/replacement done the same day within estimated repair cost which was reasonable. I am well pleased with the service of this shop and would recommend it to any Volvo owner. read more

How refreshing. What great service for your Volvo! The last time my check engine light came on I brought my Volvo S40 T5 to them and they replaced some fuel gauge sensor. It was pretty steep, like $400, but I guess it is a good deal seeing as this is the only non-routine cost I've had to put into the Volvo. And mind you, this transaction was two years ago. I brought my Volvo in last week because I was having anxiety about the brakes. I know the S40 is very heavy on its brakes, and I live on Queen Anne Hill which requires a TREMENDOUS amount of braking power coming down the hill. I was terrified of losing control of the braking system and flying into . . . well, something. Additionally, the driver's side parking light in the headlight was out. IT WAS SO ANNOYING because although Youtube taught me how to replace my xenon headlamps on my own, I couldn't figure out how to replace the stupid parking light. When the guy at the desk asked me what I wanted them to look at, and I told him the brakes, he asked for clarification. I shrugged and just said I had a bad feeling about my brakes, so I wanted them inspected and the brake pads replaced, and potentially the rotors replaced if necessary. Additionally, I wanted the parking light replaced. :) I received a call back three hours later saying they found nothing wrong with my Volvo and it was in perfect repair. They replaced the parking light and my bill due was a whopping $4. The reason why I'm so ecstatic isn't because I didn't have to have major work done, thus saving me hundreds of dollars, it is because these guys at Daisywagen had FULL OPPORTUNITY to take me to the cleaners and take advantage of my naivety and they didn't. Kudos to Daiseywagen and I have tremendous respect for them. Thanks for replacing my parking light, but most importantly, thanks for treating me like a human and not like cash machine for your business. It's truly appreciated and I'll continue using Daisywagen moving forward. read more

Exceptional service, always ! I'm on my second Volvo wagon, a "rush" purchase after my first one was totaled. An initial inspection revealed a multitude of problems, some urgent, some that could wait a bit, and some that would make no difference to the car's overall functioning and I was advised to hold off on repairing. Indefinitely. Everyone here is friendly, helpful, utterly honest, and they really know Volvos. Really, really. I've sometimes been talked through problems when I call, and have also been told to drop by when a warning light came on so they could run a quick diagnostics and see what the problem was. The only way they could be better would be if they were open at least part of the day Saturday, but the staff and service they have is awesome! read more

In the early 1990s, I came across Daisywagen while looking for another Volvo auto repair shop in the same neighborhood (or so I thought!). After driving around hopelessly for a long time, I decided to stop in at Daisywagen to see if they could service my car. Upon entering their office, I observed Tracy talking with one of their clients. It was obvious to me that this was a very loyal client. That day was the start of "my" relationship with Daisywagen and it has been nothing short of amazing since then. I cannot say enough about how Larry and Tracy treat their clients. Honesty, respect, fairness. . .I could go on and on. There are very few people in this world who's word I trust and there are even fewer when it comes to auto repair. I trust these guys. They've always given me excellent advice on my Volvo repair needs. If you own a Volvo, you owe it to yourself to give Daisywagen a try. You won't be sorry! read more

Larry and Tracy & their crew are top notch. I can remember walking into their shop as a tiny kid when my mom used to take her Volvo there. I trust them whole-heartedly. Whenever I have started looking for a new car one of my first concerns is, if I moved away from driving a Volvo how would I ever find a mechanic I trust as much. I have called them from road trips, rest areas, and the side of the road, just to get a reliable opinion about my next step. They are always kind, honest and caring. I challenge non-Volvo drivers to find the same. I like that they give me the must-do list and the should-do-if-the-money allows list. I wouldn't dream of buying a Volvo without having them look at it. They talk me through all the work and explain my options. My mom was devastated when her needs outgrew Volvo's offerings and had to find a new mechanic. For the same reason, I just never seeing myself buying a different make car. These guys are the best in the business and I give them an unrestrained 5 stars. read more

I'm on my second Volvo and have brought both to Daisywagen for years. The service used to be great; helpful, friendly, knowledgeable staff. Kind of expensive, but it was worth it because I always felt well informed and that my car was being taken care of. But sometime in the last year the fantastic, Volvo-enthusiast front desk guy left. He's been replaced by a someone who is perhaps the least helpful, lazy person I've ever encountered in a service role. Three times now, he's told me to "call the dealership" rather than answering simple questions. I truly wish things were different because I like having a trusted repair shop, but I struggle to find a reason to either recommend or continue to use Daisywagen. read more

If I could go to six stars, I would. I've been shopping for a used Volvo wagon for a few weeks and finally found one at Bob Byers Volvo. I called DaisyWagen to ask a goofy question and made a comment that I didn't think a pre-buy inspection would really be necessary since it was coming from a proper Volvo dealer. Vernon cautioned "even the big guys take in lemons." Hmm. So I brought the Volvo over and, shazam!, the transmission fluid was burnt meaning transmission would need replacing. And the "little play" in the steering was a steering rod that was fixing to detach itself from the car. Humph! The pre buy inspection cost $120 and it was, hands down, The Best $120 I've Ever Spent. I did find a 2nd Volvo and happily brought it back in for another world class inspection. (weirdly, also had transmission issues.) Candace, who answers the phone, is wicked smart and both Candace and Vernon are so happy to talk shop, explain their findings and take time with you, long after the actual inspection was done and paid for. I have Volvo #3 coming in this week for another comb-through. Fingers crossed. And if #3 doesn't work out, I'm seriously thinking of sending them links to my top five picks and having them tell me which ones is most worthy of an inspection. If you need to wait more than hour -- there's a great cafe, Chaco Canyon, about 8 blocks away with awesome chai and fig cookies. read more

My Volvo 240 was making a sound I worried was going to require an expensive suspension repair. I arrived at my appointment, they took a look, and less than a half-hour later had found the problem and charged me only $40 for their time. This was my first visit to Daisywagen, but I'll be coming there from now on with anything my car needs. read more

Went in looking to get some things fixed and that went well, they found the things and fixed them but after I picked it up I noticed that the steering was crooked. One of the things I had done was a ball joint replacement on one side. They say that you don't need to align the steering after replacing one ball joint, but apparently you do because the other ball joint that was not replaced was a little more worn , so I have to go to Les Schwab and throw down another $60 bucks on top of the $800 I already spent. Daisywagen just completely refused to help at all, saying they don't do alignments and it shouldn't be crooked. It wasn't what I was expecting after reading all of the great reviews but oh well, I guess. It was annoying. read more

I first discovered Daisywagen back in 1998 and had a good experience with them. Then I moved across the country and came back in 2005. Since then I've had many good experiences with them. An example: in a rush I had gone to another Volvo mechanic that was closer to my home in Ballard because the sunroof had become stuck open in my 1990 740 sedan. All I wanted was to get it closed before the next rain happened. They were nice enough and took a few minutes to try to fix it but couldn't get it closed and then told me to leave the car and that it would cost around $100-$150 to get it closed (that the sunroof motor mechanism would need to be fixed in order to close it again). The next day I dropped by Daisywagen on my lunch break, just on the off chance they could help. They took ten minutes, got it closed, and didn't charge me a dime! And seeing how I don't care about having a sunroof this solved my problem. I will always take my Volvo's to Daisywagen, they are such a great Seattle resource for honest information and great work on your Volvo! read more

I had some minor bits and Bobs that I needed fixed on my Mini Cooper ( it's not even a Volvo) and they got right on it. They fixed me up and got me on my way in less than 20 minutes. These guys were great, friendly, professional. I can't tell you how pleased I was I recommend them to anyone with a Volvo. Especially with a Volvo. read more

Skip the pain of driving to the eastside or Tukwila to pay twice as much at the dealer for the same level of service. We've had Volvos in my family for as long as I remember, so when I got my '99 V70R my dad recommended that I checkout Daisywagen for my car maintenance needs. After my first visit to fix a few things after buying my car used, I was blown away the service and price, which was quoted for at least $500 more at the dealers. I've always taken my car back and have never been disappointed. If there is something that they are not able to do, like body work, they will recommend a place and/or tell you how much it should cost. A true asset to the Volvo community and valuable business for the city of Seattle. read more

Where else would you bring your sexy old Volvo? I love this business.

In a bind to get both brake lights on my car replaced, I called three places on a Thursday morning (Oct 2011). I left voicemail messages for all three as I was calling around 7:45am and I figured most places were still closed. Only one place returned my call. That was Daisywagen. They told me to drop by and they would replace the bulbs for me. I wasn't sure what to expect when I pulled up to Daisywagen at 2pm the same day . I did think that I would be waiting a while, plus, the replacement bulbs (while not too expensive) would pale in comparison to the cost of labor. Boy, was I surprised. Not only where they friendly and amazingly quick, but my final bill made my jaw drop. And don't be fooled by the woman behind the desk answering your phone calls. She is wicked sharp! I overheard her offering some helpful advice to a gentlemen that had gone to another repair shop earlier in the week, and his Check Engine light had come on again. She knows her Volvos. I wish I had asked for her name. She deserves a raise! From the moment I pulled into their lot, to the time I drove off, I clocked maybe 15 minutes. The mechanic who helped me was friendly, professional and very quick at replacing the bulbs. He made my day when he said I owed him less than $10 to replace both lights. For the first time in my life, I paid for a repair on my Volvo using cash :) Daisywagen, I will be bringing my 2001 XC Volvo to you from now on. read more

When I switched from a Subaru to a Volvo, I looked for a Volvo specialist mechanic in the North Seattle area. I have been using Daisywagen for over a year for both routine maintenance and various fixes for a 12 year old volvo. This is a clean, well-organized family-run operation with 6-8 carports, and they are usually busy and you will need to book most work ahead of time. The staff and mechanics are responsible, accountable, knowledgeable, personable, and all-around good folks. All work is well explained, properly estimated and typed out on the invoices, broken down as expected into parts and labor. They work on all volvos from the old-school 70's era 240 tanks to the more modern years. read more