I'm glad you're taking the car to a mechanic. Don't know which one, and want to put in a plug for K&M Automotive in Woodinville (about 10 minutes up 405, merge onto 522 and take 2nd after merge, the 195th/Duvall one). They're both top rated by local magazines, and absolutely fabulous to deal with. Old-fashioned, full-service, *want* you to understand what's going on with your car, charge reasonable prices, *FIX* things RIGHT the FIRST TIME, etc. I've been extremely pleased with their work in the three years I've been here. Their phone number is 425-481-9496.

Btw, as far as I'm concerned a Volvo is *always* a good choice. Solidly built cars. I grew up with them. Look forward to seeing pix at some point.