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Volvos Only
14511 SE River Rd, Milwaukie, OR 97267, United States
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Ia
Review №1

Richard has been maintaing my Volvos for 20+ years, and taking care of them with a depth of knowledge that only comes from doing something 40 hours a week for that long. They say it takes 10,000 hours to truly master something... well, Rich has clocked well over 40,000 hours on all things Volvo automobile related. Between that and the always fair pricing, its a pretty powerful combination and you are in safe hands.

Ca
Review №2

This place is a complete sham. Great place if youre into someone totally taking advantage of your situation. Moving shop locations does not automatically reset your reputation sir, bribery for reviews isnt going to save you either.

Ty
Review №3

Great servicemVery helpful.Will be repeat customer

Ju
Review №4

Great place for used Volvos and parts. The owner, Rich is highly knowledgeable and the prices are incredibly good. Their turn around time for fixing body work is amazing!

Na
Review №5

Volvos Only in Oak Grove is a great resource for those who need:- Parts for their older Volvo car (Rich can order new parts, you can bring in your own to be installed, or perhaps used/known good parts my be in stock).- Maintenance/Repair services on any year/model of Volvo car.- Flexibility in regards to repair cost when it comes to those who are budget minded.- Module relearn/flashing for a reasonable price.- Excellent place to bring your vehicle for a pre-purchase inspection.- Answers to any question Volvo related.- Usually priority service can be provided if youre willing to pay a little extra.- Vehicle DTC (Check Engine Light On) retrieval, and reasonably priced shop time costs for further trouble code diagnosis.*** In summary, these guys can help you limp along your Volvo beater, or reliably service your well maintained, cared-for vehicle at reasonable prices when compared to other Volvo shops.Let them know what you want/need, be clear, and youll have a great encounter.Dont leave anything up for interpretation. Request everything in writing, pay with a credit card, and request receipts for parts and services. That way, both parties are covered should there be any discrepancy.Keep in mind, these principles must be applied to all automotive repair shops. Im not picking on Volvos Only. ***Enjoy --- 🙂♂️

Bi
Review №6

They are best if you need something for your volvo come here Rich is fantastic he change my tail light for my s40 my wife broke and help me take out the dent on my bumper wich he did not have to do thank you Rich for everything

Mi
Review №7

Just discovered this placeRich is a great guy, very knowledgeable and good prices. They even did my install. Barth is friendly and a good mechanic. Wonderful very efficient great prices

Mi
Review №8

Rich is a great guy. Been taking my car here for about 14 year. Always gives my inexpensive prices and saves me money.

Te
Review №9

Wont refer this store for a couple of reasons. Primary reason is the mechanic seemed uninterested in my issue regards to my 940. Richard is the go to guy but his mechanic is not someone that I felt comfortable with

Ha
Review №10

Amazing. Rich is the best!

Pa
Review №11

Rich is a business man he has been doing this along time some people love him some dont. But he always has done me right!

am
Review №12

Love you guys stay safe and sound and healthy ❤ ❤

Eu
Review №13

Hard to tell its a Volvo Shop from the road, but these guys were super nice and helped me with what I needed.

Da
Review №14

Very unorganized. But its basically a salvage yard. I only recieved 1 out of 4 items they said they had and it was broken.. they are very nice though!

Jo
Review №15

Outstanding service!

Mi
Review №16

Just brought my car in for a rebuilt transmission. The quality of work and service were excellent... just as theyve been over the several years I worked with them. Consistently the work has been within the estimate. I give Rich, Cletus, Amber and staff high marks!

Er
Review №17

Probably one of the best junk-yards Ive ever been to. Yes. Volvos Only. But. He loaned me tools willingly I had forgotten. Cant say I know another yard that has done the same. Thanks Rich!!

Ka
Review №18

Great people. A lot of knowledge!

Br
Review №19

If you need old Volvo parts this is the place.

Ja
Review №20

AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS. Place is a junk yard and all of their parts are broken. complete scam artists. All the the mechanics at this shop do not know what they are doing and you will end up bringing your car back here once you drive it off the lot for something else they overlooked. Told me my car had an exhaust leak and instead of sealing it They put a broken exhaust pipe on my car and it fell off on the highway when i picked up my car that day. then they wanted to charge me to repair it! Shocking. Also took them 7 days to diagnose a simple idle problem that I ended up going somewhere else to fix.

Je
Review №21

Been going for years. Great mechanics work there. Good deals. Not for noobs but awesome if you have an old Volvo you want to keep running :)

Ch
Review №22

Run away from this shop as fast as you can.Took my car in to fix a noice. They did NOT fix noise but charged me twice as much than quoted without concent.

ch
Review №23

Great guys know there stuff.

Ro
Review №24

He was honest with me and gave me really good advice for free. thank you for your time

De
Review №25

Rich is The Bomb Dot Com & Love his sense of humor. My husband & I take both our Volvos to home only

Je
Review №26

Good people! Chad, a Tech there is very easy to work with and willing to go the extra mile for you in any way he can. THANKS CHAD

Er
Review №27

Boneyard for Volvos new and old, mostly old. Guy I assumed to be the owner was knowledgeable and friendly.

Go
Review №28

Slow service, but large selection and great prices.

Ga
Review №29

Volvos Only is great. I bought a Volvo from Rich. He customized it from his inventory. Want a roof rack? Ok. Here you go. Want better wheels? Ok. I put together - twice now - my own old-school volvo classic. awesome.

Da
Review №30

Volvos Only is awesome! They always help me when my Volvo needs repairs and are really friendly. Thanks

Mc
Review №31

You guys are awesome! Friendly, efficient, very knowledgeable. All staff is helpful!

St
Review №32

Update: Well, it looks like these guys are suffering the fate of many mechanics who work on older cars: They seem to be trying to meet a specific price point by using inferior parts. About a year and a half ago I took the car in for a check engine light. Diagnosis: O2 sensor - for about $200 it was back on the road. Almost exactly 1 year later, same problem only this time it was almost twice the price - and they did the work without even calling to tell me what it would cost - and I was calling every day to ask what it would cost....I protested that an O2 sensor should last more than 1 year, but no record could be located that I had brought the car in before. After 1 week of them digging through haphazard piles of paper they located my previous work order. They then gave me a $45 credit (not sure what for) and I left with the car supposedly fixed but the check engine light still on.Its hard to work on these old cars - especially for people on a budget - but forthrightness and honesty go a long way and I did not get that from these guys.Previous post:Took my 240 wagon here twice in the past two years. First time I pulled in loosing coolant and in a hurry. They could have charged me anything to get me going but 3 guys jumped on the car and found 1 bad hose. Fixed it and had me out of there in 20 minutes for about $85 total. Very happy with that.Next time, my wife went in with a list of things - including fix center console. Everything got done except they lost the keys for an hour when she went to pick it up and for the console all they did was put in a new plastic shell ($80). They kept all the lights and switches which our broken one had. I took the car back, ready for a fight - but again, they jumped on it and made it right as fast as they could, convincingly apologetic.Lesson Learned: Im glad there are places to fix these great old cars - Ill go back, be clear about what I want and pay attention to the work in order to avoid drama - but mainly because I can also grab a few odds and ends from their extensive library of used parts when Im there.

St
Review №33

Love the mechanic. He is a friendly riot.

Da
Review №34

Great guys there.

Ru
Review №35

Rip-off 10 years ago....continues to rip people off. This guy is a complete scammer. I have not been back (will never return) and can see from these reviews things havent changed. Oh, except that this sleazebag moves from location to location. Dont be fooled by this predator.

Sa
Review №36

This place is awesome! Ive been dealing with Rich for a long time with my different Volvos and he is both honest and effecient. He hires good people like Amber and Cleatus who all hope for a good outcome. I would recommend them to everyone I know.

Ia
Review №37

I have been buying cars from Richard Standow for just over 20 years, starting with an 80-something Mazda B2000 pickup truck in 1995, a series of 3 or 4 high-mileage Volvo 240 wagons and sedans through about 2008, and most recently a 2000 V70XC w/AWD & a turbo that Ive had since August 2013 and cherish dearly as the nicest vehicle Ive ever bought for myself.He allowed a $2000 cash down payment on the agreed price of $4k, and very manageable payments of just $135 a month for 18 months on the balance.Are the hoped for results not ALWAYS delivered to his customers? Of course; the majority of his vehicles for sale have over 100,000 miles, frequently very much more, it being common to see Volvos with 300k and 400k miles still serving as daily drivers. You can only achieve so much perfection while working in these parameters of circumstance.Bottom line, these guys will move mountains for you, and at the end of the day, Richard will guard your interests as his own.

Ta
Review №38

I recently purchased a car from a person on Craigslist, only to find out that they are an affiliate of Volvos Only and in the business of selling cars that Volvos Only have put band-aide repairs on in hoped that after the car is purchased they will come back by referral to Volvos Only for repairs.When I purchased the car, the title was in Rich Standaus name, the seller I was dealing with was named Andrew (dont have last name now because I sent it in with the registration paperwork). Andrew plead some sob story as to why this was the case, and I went with it because I was simply drained from dealing with the situation.Long story short, this mechanic is NOT TO BE TRUSTED! A friend of mine purchased a volvo from Andrew as well, which we realized after 2 months. Both of our cars need work to be drivable, mine over $2,300 and his over $4,000. The title on both were in Richs name, and both were sold by a chipmunk-y short statured man named Andrew who wanted to meet at Glendoveer Gold Course.Andrew, of course, referred us to his amazing mechanic, claiming he would give us a friend discount, which was none other than Volvos Only. Sparing the minor details, I would plea that you NEVER get your car worked on by this mechanic, and ALWAYS get your car inspected before purchasing!

Je
Review №39

WORST PLACE EVER!!!! The owner will bend you backwards in everyway possible to get that green in your wallet

Ph
Review №40

If you value your Volvo and do not want to be ripped off severely avoid this criminal like your life depended on it! This is a Bait and Switch shop, tell you one thing as far as price than charge double! No warranty and never stands behind ANY WORK WHAT SO EVER!!! The Attorney Generals Office has indicated tons of complaints, but Rich refuses to return their calls so investigations have been stopped, however current AG is aware of problem, is investigating them. They will Sabotage your vehicle to cost you more money, leave parts off to endanger your life and worse! Read the YELP Reviews they are telling the truth!!! This site is paid for so this review will only be up till Rich removes it!!!!!! Go to Attorney General make complaint, insist this kind of business does not belong in Portland!!!j

Pa
Review №41

Nice guy with lots of parts.

Se
Review №42

Well if you dont like Rich then you probably dont want to go by there and hang out.

Ja
Review №43

Great service!

ja
Review №44

Great people

Da
Review №45

Sleazy, liars, avoid.

Da
Review №46

Love this place

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3.9 Rating
  • Address:14511 SE River Rd, Milwaukie, OR 97267, United States
  • Site:https://www.instagram.com/vo_motors/
  • Phone:+1 503-238-5355
Categories
  • Auto repair shop
Working hours
  • Monday:9am–5pm
  • Tuesday:9am–5pm
  • Wednesday:9am–5pm
  • Thursday:10am–5pm
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:10am–5pm
  • Sunday:9am–5pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Mechanic:Yes
Planning
  • Appointments recommended:Yes
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