My experience here was so positive that it improved what was otherwise a really shoddy day. I acquired my first Volvo (a 2000 S70) earlier this year and hadn't found a specialized Volvo shop yet. About a month ago, the front drivers side power window failed in the downward position. It was a Sunday afternoon and I panicked -- a front window cannot be taped up with cardboard if you still intend to drive it and LA isn't the greatest place to park a car that has full internal access. The only places open were the lovely sketchy spots on Gallardo St. I spent $100 to have some guys take over an hour and a half to (what it seemed like) shave off and weld back together the power window motor. It made a weird clicking sound but still went up and down. To make what is already a long story slightly shorter, yesterday the window stopped rolling back up and all my other windows and sunroof also failed. I was referred to JK by an acquaintance and gave them a call this morning and explained the issue. I swung by later and the master switch assembly was replaced in what seemed like 20 mins from start to finish. It was so freaking quick that I thought they were kidding when they told me it was "all done." They were also total dolls and charged me for parts only, zero labor fees. Everybody there makes you feel so comfortable and taken care of, and while I waited 2 other customers walked in and were greeted by name. It's clear that they actually care about customer service and understand its importance in bringing repeat business. I'm ecstatic to have found this guys, and will be back for any future needs (although hopefully not anytime soon ;) ). THANK YOU SO MUCH JK VOLVO!!!!!! read more

This the only place we will take our Volvos; we've had four, starting in 1994 with a 940 Wagon (which was given to one of our children when she was finishing her MA), followed by two other well-maintained sedans. We keep our cars for quite a long time, since they are expensive and, most importantly, dependable and safe. Our last car is a 2010 S80, which runs like new, thanks to the great crew at JK Volvo Specialists. The last repair was finished 5 days ago, a replacement of all six injectors. Mike and Danny alerted me that after new plugs (genuine Volvo) and new coils, that if I had any "Check Engine" lights, the last culprit would be the injectors. Sure enough, after the last repair, the car runs like new. A few bucks, sure, but well spent. If you want honesty, clear information and fair prices you can't go wrong with JK Volvo! Ernest Levin Arcadia, California read more

Great shop, they do great work. When it comes to Volvo they know their stuff. When I had my car repaired there they were very honest and gave me a number of options to try and fit my budget. If I get another Volvo, I'm going right back to them. They're experts in ALL Volvo from older RWD Volvos (140, 240, 740, 940, 960) to the newer FWD Volvos. read more

After moving down from Northern California, I took my S60 in for some minor issues. I was told that some of them did not need to be addressed any time soon. They did one of them -- and did not charge me for it! They were super welcoming and friendly. Needless to say, they became my go-to for anything the car needed. They always have been clean, up front, and non-aggressive in their bids, work, and charges. They make you feel comfortable all the time, and you know when you go there you will be treated respectfully and professionally all the time. read more

Every review I've read about J K is true: these guys are the best in the area, hands down! Don't even waste your time shopping elsewhere. My wife and I have been going to Rusnak for the past year and have been more than a little disgruntled about the service (it takes them a long time, they charge more then twice as much as they should, and they've never treated us like valued customers), so we decided to shop around a bit. Thanks to Yelp we found J K and don't plan to look back. These guys were quick, efficient, down to earth, and charged less than half of what Rusnak wanted for a timing belt change. They had our XC90 back to us the same day (it was a pretty big repair) and left us with the impression that they valued our business by treating the vehicle like it were their own. We can't say enough about how much we enjoyed doing business with J K. We won't even bother going anywhere else. If you're smart, you'll choose these guys! read more

Our first experience at JK Volvo/Independent Mini was nothing short of first class. Danny and Mike were both fantastic. Every step was communicated clearly and they met or beat any initially estimated repair time. Though I'm certainly not excited for the next repair needed on our Mini Cooper S I can relax knowing I have Mike, Danny and the rest of the team to keep us on the road at a fair price. read more

Was recently referred to Rudy at JK Volvo. This has been one of the best referrals I've ever received! They were simply delightful to work with. (1) They know Volvos inside and out. Rudy figured out the "mystery problem" that has been ailing my car for ages within seconds of listening to the car run. (2) They are incredibly kind. I was offered not only a summary of the items to keep an eye on, but informed on what was a priority and what could wait. They took a significant amount of their time to educate me so that I was able to drive away comfortably with peace of mind. (3) The work was absolutely top-notch. I've had my car for years and NO ONE has taken the type of care with it that JK did. I'm impressed and grateful. Certainly, I will only return here for any type of upkeep and repair on my car. read more

Finally...a knowledgeable, high quality and trustworthy mechanic! I was lucky enough to find JK after having a terrible experience just down the street at the Rusnak Volvo dealership. I dropped my car off at Rusnak for routine maintenance and received a call an hour later with a recommendation for $2-3K in repair work to be done same day since they claimed that the repairs were critical. New tires, brake work, replace seat belt clasp, etc, etc. I declined all repairs and took my car to JK Volvo after reading loads of great reviews on-line. The owner checked out my car, none of the repairs recommended at Rusknak were necessary/time sensitive - the tires were solid for another 12 months, brakes had another 6 months, the seat belt clasp that was sticking just needed a little WD40, etc. I've been a repeat, loyal customer at JK Volvo for years now and always appreciate the pride that the team there takes in their work and in treating customers fairly and honestly!! read more

I had a great experience at this shop. I wanted to inspect a used mazda 3, so I brought here. Although they specialized in Volvos, I decided to bring it here because I ve heard good things about this place. It was really easy to book a time for the inspection and these guys really took care of me. Mike test drove the car himself and gave me his honest opinion in private, which I truly appreciate. They really know what they are doing. The whole procedure took less than an hour. I will be bringing my car here in the future, for sure!!! read more

I have been coming to Mike at JK Volvo for 3 years now. He's definitely got his craft as a master mechanic down big time. He's handled everything from a simple oil pan cover to a major update on the insides of my car and made very reliable and professional recommendations for my upholstery and body work. He always treats his customers like family and gets the job done RIGHT! He's not free, but he's ALWAYS fair. Honest, goes above and beyond the call, patient and let's not ignore his damn handsome face ! You won't go wrong bringing your car here, I promise. Top notch Customer service, long lasting quality work and a clean friendly atmosphere EVERY time! read more

JK Volvo installed a tow hitch on my C30. I was able to have the after market parts shipped directly to them for installation. They even gave me a ride to and from work. Thanks guys! The hitch works perfectly! read more

JK Volvo Specialists - Auto Repair Near Me - Pasadena, California

Mike has been taking good care of our family of volvos and us. Ron helped my step-dad Jay of POOBAHS on his Volvo for years and now I am bringing my 2004 XC90 in for service and have all the rave for these experts and nice people Thanks so much for keeping my XC90 into the 130k milage with with no return issues! read more

In the years that I have dealt with Mike and His team at Jk Volvo , I have yet to find an more honest , reliable,and efficient group of specialist ! Every time I've had any kind of car trouble mike and his crew have been there to save the day . I recommend them to all of my friends and family and if you have a Volvo you need mike ! Thank You so so much Mike !! read more

Anyone with a Volvo that is interested in absolute accurate diagnostics with a fantastic repair crew that will fix and maintain your vehicle, please look no farther than JK Volvo in Pasadena. It is such a wonderful feeling to know that you can rely on your repair facility, thus your vehicle to keep you on the road safely all squared away. Mike and Danny are interested in clients forever, so are the guys working on all the Volvo's from the old days to the newest. Thanks so much fellas.. Judith D. read more

I highly recommend this place to get your car serviced! They are fast, efficient and super friendly. I'm glad I finally found a good mechanic. read more

I needed a seat belt repair, and was quoted a reasonable rate. With kids in tow, I showed up for the repair; let's just say it was more complicated than the very reasonable estimate would have reflected. I had multiple guys, working their collective butts off, making sure this new seatbelt got installed correctly. After about an 90 minutes of solid work, they finished the job. JK could have easily said that the added time would mean added labor costs, but they didn't. I have been a solid customer for years, and this is why. Some maintenance can be mostly labor costs. It was very refreshing to have them stick to their quote on what amounted to be a difficult repair. I appreciated it very much. And the time I was stuck in a garage in Glendale with a dead battery? They sent a guy to help jump my car without hesitation and at no cost to me. Great, ethical business practices. Highly recommend. read more

Not everybody has the privilege of knowing a trustworthy, talented, and reasonably priced mechanic. But a lucky few do. As of last week, I'm a very lucky girl. I've stopped through countless auto repair and maintenance shops in Los Angeles over the last seven years. Finally, I've found a shop with incredible people that watch out for their clients. My 2004 Volvo S60 needed more work than I would ever have thought I could deal with. Let's see... I'll skip over the details and just point out that they handled all of it and left me with a bit of savings in my budget. It gets better. They did more than just repair the issues I had come concerned with. They checked the entire car over for safety and well-being. Of the few items that would need attention soon, there were only two left. That's because they fixed the others for me. The car is running better than I thought would be possible and I'm very, very excited to go forward knowing that whenever I need car maintenance or repair Rudy and his partners will have my back. Thanks Rudy and JK Volvo. You ARE the best. read more

I purchased a gently used 2005 Volvo in Pasadena about a year ago. I live across town and I didn't know any Volvo mechanics in the Pasadena area that could check it out. I took a chance on JK Volvo after some web searching and I was so pleased with them that I've taken my car back multiple times despite the inconvenience of traveling across town to do so. They found some real issues on the car I wanted to buy which allowed me to talk the price down. Needless to say, the seller wasn't too happy and told me a story about a bad experience with JK. I wasn't sure who to believe (I gave the edge to JK based on the clarity of their descriptions to me over the phone and the bits of their findings that I could verify myself). I'm glad I did, since after the repeated good experiences I've had at JK, I can't believe the bad story the seller told me. These guys have since always done top notch work and they have never tried to upsell me on non-required maintenance (I'm punctual about getting maintenance done when needed anyway, so perhaps I wouldn't notice.) Prices have always felt fair. Mike has a good knowledge of older Volvos, at least back to the P1800 era (the car The Saint drove - Google it), and he and his staff work with a high level knowledge and skill on my more modern 2005 V70. Mike drives a Volvo as his daily driver, and I consider it a mark of good sense that he isn't reluctant to pick parts from a local boneyard, (he found me a replacement floormat for cheap this way). For new parts I believe he uses only genuine Volvo parts. I just wish that I lived closer or they worked closer. read more

I can't say enough about how thorough, honest, and caring Mike and Danny are!!! I believe I reviewed them before but today I just have to re-emphasize and endorse their quality and ethical business practices. They are just adding service to Mini Coopers to their business and I strongly encourage anyone with a Mini to pay them a visit prior to going anywhere else. read more

I can't say enough about JK Volvo! First, unless your car is still under the manufacturer's warranty, there is no reason to go to the dealer and pay their outrageous prices for better services that you could get at JK. The owner, Mike has some customers that have been around before I was born, and I always hear customers in the office praise them. Danny, whom I followed over from Rusnak Volvo is so good at hearing you out and making sure your car gets the proper service it deserves. They will never try to upsell you on what you don't need. Lastly, I had an issue with a tire on my Ford, and the local tire stores were asking for outrageous prices to plug my tire. Feeling frustrated, I decided to call Mike and Danny to ask who I should bring it to. They told me to bring it in. Not only did they plug it on the spot, but they thanked ME for being a good customer, told me it was "on the house" and told me to get on the road and don't be late for work! Where do you get such service today? Rarely anywhere except at JK Volvo. Make the drive and take it there! read more

Exceptional... honest... friendly... quality service!!! There is so much positive things to say about JK Volvo. Mike, Danny and the team are great. I was referred to them by a European mechanic who does not work on Volvos and have not been disappointed. Every job is done with excellence. They demonstrate high customer service and integrity. You never want to go to a mechanic for repairs, but if you have to go, this is the place. In a short time, I've gotten to know them and they feel like family. read more

First of all I am a car guy. Have been since way back. Spent some time as the AAA guy, too. JK Volvo is one of the best shops I have ever worked with. They know what they are doing and they fix things right, every time. Recently I went in there with a battery problem. Diagnosed, battery changed, system tested and out the door in less than 15 minutes. JK Volvo is one of the jewels we have in Pasadena. If your Volvo is out of warranty they can fix and maintain it-don't take your car to the dealer. The dealer doesn't care about you, JK does! read more

Found these guys when we were shopping for a used v70 wagon. We didn't buy theirs, but they were nice to deal with when they showed us the car. After we bought a different one (with less miles) we brought it there to have it serviced. This family run business always did an outstanding job for us. Yes, it's expensive to maintain these cars, but they always were upfront, and honest. They got our warranty work done for free at the dealer when possible (even bringing it over there for us). I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to Volvo owners. It's not often we find a good mechanic, and this is one we'll have for the life of our wagon. read more

I took my car to (2) other places to fix a rear seat that would retract. Other independent guys would not touch it, told me to goto a body shop. Volvo dealer wanted big bucks (no surprise). Mike at JK told me over the phone he knew exactly what was wrong and he could fix it. I know he is a straight-shooter, because I took that seat apart twice, attempting to fix it. Since then, he has become our choice for repair on our Volvo. read more

DONT know who this MIKE fella is but he is the most rude and Condescending person to have even worked in an auto shop. I called to ask for a quote and is demanding a payment for $130 because we don't "work for free". No one works for free and that comment should t have been thrown out there. Maybe it's lunch time and the old man needs a sandwich but his tolerance level was on the floor over a simple question. I won't be going there over shitty customer service. read more

I found a repair shop for my 2008 c30! I've brought it to both the Culver CIty and the Santa Monica dealerships for regular maintenance; I've never had any bad experiences at either, but as expected they are pretty pricey for repairs. It was during its scheduled maintenance a few months ago that I found out that my little Volvo needed a few repairs, nothing huge but the quote I was given from the dealership was pretty costly. I searched yelp and found JK Volvo, read some pretty great reviews and decided to check it out. I talked to Mike and his quote was much less and they could take it in right away. I have no complaints! They were great, the price was very reasonable, and everyone that works here is really nice. They even offered a loaner car! I'm also excited because it's so much more convenient for me, living in downtown LA, than driving all the way out to Santa Monica or Culver City. I definitely plan to bring my car back here for its scheduled maintenance and any future repairs. read more

Take your car here and you risk falling in LOVE. I brought my 2006 V70R to JK Volvo on the recommendation of a friend. I love my car and, with over 130K miles, they've kept it in great shape. Their service, timeliness, quality of work, and pricing are all excellent. I love that Mike never talks down to the customers. He explains pros, cons, and pricing of various options in terms as technical as you're willing to tolerate or as simple as you need. Highly recommend these guys! read more

I've been living in Altadena for a little over 5 years, and found JK Volvo thru a referral from another repair shop (who eventually ripped me off). I've always been very pleased with the service I've received, and when you have an older car like mine ('89 240 DL) you've gotta find a shop you can trust. Mike, Danny and all the mechanics are wonderful. If I have to leave my car for repair, they've given me a ride back home. It's been a family owned business for years, and they treat their customers as family too. I'm not one who trusts easily, but JK Volvo has shown themselves to be honorable. That's priceless to me. read more

Buyer beware! I bought a used Volvo from this shop. Shop owner said he had maintained the car since the original car owner bought it brand new and that the car was in excellent condition. Luckily I asked for all the repair paperwork he had. Within a week the radiator light came on and after investigating I discovered the head gasket was cracked. Apparently the shop new about this because I found in the car repair paperwork that they had attempted to repair the gasket a few weeks prior to my purchase. Looks like they charged the original owner, but were unable to fix it. Two weeks after purchase the Driver Information Module (DIM) failed. When I brought the car back to the shop and told the owner he sold me a lemon he shrugged and said it wasn't his problem. It should be noted that at the time of purchase he said to bring it back if there were any issues. Lies and deception at this garage, go some place else. UPDATE: In response to Mike. You sold me the car and gave me your word the car was working fine and that if there was a problem to bring the car back to you. I did bring the car to you with the problems. Your idea of standing by your word was an offer to make repairs on the car that equaled more than the purchase price. I gave you a chance to correct the situation, instead you tried to take even more money and charge me $5000 for repairs. The car was considered a total loss and I junked it for $150. I will not be calling you to discuss. Why would I? My goal is to inform others of my experience. You're still selling cars in front of your shop and I hope I can save someone else the headache and thousands in financial loss. read more

My usual mechanic, who is a family friend... moved to the Philippines... since then I have been terrified to find a new mechanic that I actually like and trust... So I went to yelp to help me find someone, and JK Volvo was the top pick... Without even a mention of Yelp, or being referred by a current client, service was outstanding, pricing was fair, and one of the owners (Mike) is a fellow CrossFit junky. Definitely recommend if you have a Volvo to trust it to these guys. read more

Not only have we had our Volvo' serviced by Mike and the JK staff, we have purchased 4 used Volvos from Mike. Every one was a great car.

I had to get my brakes done on my Volvo. Danny and Mike were both very professional and knowledgeable. You can tell they care about the work they do. I plan on taking my car here for many years to come. read more

They did a good job at fixing a problem I had, but I am a hit annoyed that they tried to scare me into bringing my car back for a timing belt change long before the recommended period to change it. I do admit that maybe they did not know, but my 2006 volvo s40 has an engine code 39 on the vin, which means it is a PZEV car. The recommended change for these cars is 150000 miles, not 130000 miles. I am giving the benefit of the doubt that they had not checked the vin number, but refuse to believe they do not know this difference, especially with all the good reviews. Unfortunately they did not do the work to repair the problem I was having (engine side mount needs to be replaced) and instead grouped it in with a quote for the timing belt change, which is a considerable difference in cost. Is say 2.5 stars as they were very nice and simply may have not known about the difference in the vin engine codes. read more

These guys are the best the only place I would take my s80 because they are real when there was a problem they took care of it thanks Danny

I love this place! Seriously! The staff there is warm, friendly, and very knowledgeable. And Mike (the owner) has a passion and love for Volvos, second to none. I know when when I drop my XC60 off it's will be expertly serviced and cared for, all at a reasonable price. This place is so awesome, you may want to buy a Volvo, just so you can take it here for serving! If I could give it 6 stars, i surely would! read more

I moved back to the Bay Area about 8 months ago and Mike over at JK is still helping me! I have been working on my own car with a friend who is a general mechanic and we were having trouble figuring out which thermostat to buy so I called up JK and asked Mike, after a couple of years as a customer there he knows what he did and didn't do to my car, just off the top of his head. He gave me exactly what information I needed, plus a little hint on a couple of other things that might be the cause of the problem. I wish I was still in Pasadena though because they always treated me well and gave my car the best service possible with fantastic prices, and I wouldn't be spending my afternoons and weekends shoulder deep in my car. So here's the quick breakdown on why this place is so great: 1) Respect. They give it which is why they get it. 2) Fairness/Consideration. They don't try to do the most expensive time-consuming thing first. 3) Experience. This shop has been open since the 1960's and they use that as well as updated computer knowledge to really fix your car, not just check and see what codes pop up. For a more in-depth review check my first review. read more

I recently moved to California from Europe and to buy a car have been a quite tricky task for a rockie like me. Fortunately, after a week of car hunting, I went to JK VOLVO. I bought there a Volvo S60 (2004) that had been deeply revised by JK VOLVO before the sale. In one month I did already nearly 1000 miles and I have only great feellings from this experience: Brakes, wheels, tires, not a single noise inside or outside... all runs great and seems like new.... I only have one word to describe both my Volvo and the JK VOLVO: reliable !! I would recommend JK VOLVO to anyone. I'm believe that I have been very lucky to meet people from there. So far so good ! read more

I am a skeptic of all auto mechanics, even dealerships. I've had many past mechanics try to pull scams or perform poor service and use sub par parts. That's why I'm a DIY'er for all my cars. Recently, I was forced to find an auto mechanic because of a major problem with my Volvo and choose JK based on the Yelp reviews. This experience was the first time where I found a truly honest technician who explained everything and performed a great job on my repair. Mike and Danny were very professional, showed me all the parts replaced and reviewed exactly what service was performed. They even had free loaner cars for me. There rates were very fair and even took care of an unexpected minor problem without additional labor costs. They are all about establishing good will, client relationships and provide great service. It was very refreshing to find honesty in our era. read more

Mike & Ron know what there talking about. There prices are Pasadena prices, i been all over So Cal with my volvos throwout the years and i can say if you want quality specialist that know what there talking about and will tell you everything that your car needs then JK is the place to go. Its always busy there, so drop off your volvo early folks" read more

It's hard to find a place where you feel like trust is a forgone conclusion but these guys really take care of you and always go above and beyond to give you the absolute best service possible. Handled my wife's warranty issues like champs. Really happy we found these guys. My only complaint (joking) is that I wish I could take my Toyota there too! If you have problems w/ a Volvo don't think twice, take it here and come away smiling. They are fast and very competitively priced as well. read more