Daisywagen Foreign Car Service Ltd

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.

I cannot imagine better service from any other company!
I have been coming to Daisywagen for over 20 years and I hope to come here for another 20 years! Everyone at Daisywagen is honest, competent, and friendly. If they practiced medicine, this would also be my family doctor!

My precious Volvo sprung a leak in the coolant system in the midst of this Seattle hear wave! Right before a long road trip of course. I called around to 4 or 5 shops and of course, they were all booked weeks out. Daisywagen was the only Volvo shop even willing to just take a look and diagnose the problem even though they had a full schedule. I limped my V70R wagon into the shop and The tech, Minh (who was awesome) was able to diagnose it in 5 minutes. They had the parts on hand and supposing got to work on it right away. My baby was on the lift and would be patched up by the next morning.
Less than 3 hours later, I got a voicemail saying she was road worthy and ready to roll. What?! A shop completed its work early?! I know, right? Crazy yet amazing. I had to go buy a lottery ticket because the stars must’ve aligned and this is my lucky day.
4 things you should look for in a shop: honesty, fairness, speed of service (work ethic), and quality of work. This shop has it all. Even though this is my first experience with this shop, I’ve had plenty with others that could make the list of how not to run a business. Daisywagen has reset the bar and changed my perception of how a shop should run. I’ll be taking my Volvo here from now on! Plus, how can you not love the name of the shop?!

I bought my 2003 Volvo V40 about a year ago and have used Daisywagen for all of my repair needs. One year later and I have invested the cost of the car just in repairs but this is not Daisywagen’s fault.
Daisywagen has been excellent in assessing any concerns and giving it to me in plain black and white. They give you a quote to repair and they have always come in close to the quote. They do not try and sell you on repairs you do not need. They are blunt with the problem and what it will take to solve it.
EXAMPLES:
In January, my car’s check engine light was coming on and the car was sort of sputtering when in park. This would come and go. Was not anything that absolutely had to be taken care of right away. They determined that I needed new coils. When I explained my fatigue at cost of repairs I’ve done on the car for the past year they offered to replace the coils without charging me labor.
Recently, I suspected that my battery was going bad as I would be at a gas station and the car wouldn’t turn over… just click, click, clicking. The car eventually would start. I took it to Les Schwab (I do not recommend) to get the battery tested. They stated the battery was just fine and suggested it was the starter. Long story short, it happened again, had to tow the car to Daisywagen, Daisywagen stated it was due to the battery being bad. They were so confident it was a bad battery, they offered to have my car towed to their shop, on them, if it were to happen again (after replacing the battery). Being stuck in a situation where two places were giving me opposing evaluations, Daisywagen gave me the confidence needed to trust in their evaluation. This is what I expect from a business… restoring confidence by guaranteeing their evaluation is the correct one.
These are just a couple of personal examples of why I am a fan of Daisywagen. Yes, they can be expensive (not sure that is entirely their fault vs. Volvos) but they have earned my confidence in their services (which is not easy). I have to bite my tongue sometimes when I hear the price of a repair. I keep in mind they deal with a wide range of customers who have a wide range of reactions. I find that they are very good with empathizing with their customers and are good about bringing me back from the brink of unleashing my frustration on them, when it is not necessarily anything under their control in regards to prices of things. They have good mechanics, and if you want good mechanics you may have to pay a bit more than other places to keep them. That is just general business sense. I would rather take my vehicle to a place with good mechanics and pay more than somewhere of mediocre talent.
Keep up the good work guys, and thank you for all your dedication and hard work!
My Conclusion about Volvo:
I owned a 1988 Volvo 240 some time ago. Never had any problems with it other than routine maintenance. I believe the desire of Volvo to be at the forefront of computer/​engine integration has cost them many customers due to costs of repair and frequency of issues. My message to Volvo (or what it would take for me to buy a Volvo in the future) is simplification of the engine/​computer system, increase fuel efficiency, introduce alternative fuel engines. It would seem that chasing after the technological aspects of the newest and greatest engine/​driver interface, while yes, preserving your standard of safety, has left you behind in terms of fuel efficiency and alternative fuel options. This is not necessarily the path to a successful future in the modern age. Get back to the basics. Use the patents released by Tesla. A Tesla/​Volvo hybrid of a car would blow all other companies out of the water… how long must we wait before Volvo awakens to this reality?

Have been a customer of Daisywagen for ~11 years now. The owner, Larry Dreon, has created a company with a real customer focus, and a real old-​time business ethic that has shown itself again and again in my interactions with them. My Volvo is now 18 years old, and I would consider buying another Volvo just to stay with these guys! Definitely have earned my highest recommendation!

I really like this place.
Service is wonderful, and I’m never made to feel dumb or pressured due to my lack of car knowledge.
I asked them to please pretty please look over a crappy old Volvo I bought. They did, and gave me a run down of what should be fixed soon, what didn’t really matter, and what I should get fixed elsewhere.
They were clear and transparent and never pressured me into paying for a service I didn’t want (which happens with most mechanics when they hear a lady voice on the phone, eff you other guys!).
On top of all that, they are QUICK!
Thanks for keeping my new to me (kinda ugly, kinda clunky) baby on the road Daisywagen!

Daisywagen is absolutely the best. I was referred when I bought my 1998 Volvo seven years ago and they have been servicing it ever since. Not only are they Volvo experts who know EVERYTHING about these cars and can fix absolutely anything. They are both friendly and completely trustworthy with fair pricing. On many occasions they have diagnosed an issue with my car, found a simple fix and not charged me a thing, or have provided an order of priority letting me know what should be fixed now and what can wait. While they are super busy (because they’re awesome), they always manage to get me in and out quickly. I have been considering selling my Volvo and they have helped with that too… but I don’t think I can buy another make of car now for fear of having to find a new mechanic. If you have a Volvo, you do NOT want to take it anywhere else. You won’t find better prices with this level of expertise and trustworthiness. Thank You DaisyWagen! You guys ROCK!

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.

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.

This is the only place I take my Volvo to be serviced. The pricing seems fair to me (relative to other mechanics) and is cheaper than I’ve ever been quoted at a Volvo dealership. Their service is superb and I always feel like they’re looking out for my car’s and my own best interest. I’ve never been sold on something my car didn’t need and they’re always honest on how crucial certain fixes actually are. I will be going back here until the day my Volvo dies.

I’ve taken my Volvo to a number of mechanics, and finally decided to try Daisywagen because of the reviews on Unilocal.Good service, trustworthy, not cheap but fair prices.

Life time customer. Best service. Quick in and out. No sales people work here. Just a great place to bring your Volvo and have it taken care of like they own it.

larry is the best. my entire family drives volvos and this is our go to place.

Ever since I was recommended this place I’ve not looked back at going to Barrier, or Ravenna. You want to pay premium price on parts than do so, if you want the same part Larry and Candic will find OEM parts for less. Just to do all my brakes at Barrier or Ravenna it would cost me around $ 2500 dollars, daisywagen saved me thousands and they did just as good a job or better.
Just want to mention also that they will call you before they do anything to the vehicle. I’ve been to dealerships where they will just do the work and you find out that you have to pay x-​amount. I love that they let me know before they fix an item.
They are very knowledged.
Thanks Larry and Candic!

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 2^nd 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 café, Chaco Canyon, about 8 blocks away with awesome chai and fig cookies.

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.

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.

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.

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!

I agree — if you have a Volvo, this is the place to take it!
Am saying buh-​bye to Precision Motorworks.
Daisywagen had me at hello.