Seeking Advice on Troubleshooting Cold Start Issue, Weak Battery, and Noises in a 2002 Volvo C70

Hey there! I had a kinda similar experience with my 2004 Volvo S60, and I'd say I'm someone with some experience, but not a car expert per se. The symptoms you mentioned were on point with what I faced. It turns out, the culprit was a defective starter motor in my case. So here's what went down: I took my car to a trusted local shop and explained my predicament. They ran a diagnostic test, confirmed my suspicion, and recommended a starter motor replacement. The whole fix set me back around 565 Euro, but hey, my wheels are running smoother than ever now, no complaints! Car troubles can be a bummer, but I'd say try getting your starter motor checked, considering our vehicles are similar. By the way, could you share a little more information about your car? Things like the total mileage, last service date, etc. This info could offer more clues to ensure we're on the right track. Keep us posted on how it goes, good luck!

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Hey, thanks for the suggestion! Really appreciate your time. As for my car, it’s clocked 51,055 KM now. I did get the regular service done a couple of months back. I haven't experienced anything like this before, so it did catch me off guard. Based on your advice, I'll get my starter motor checked. Although the cost you mentioned gave me a mini heart attack, it's worth it if it solves the problem. Fingers crossed! Again, thanks for the help!

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Hey! Glad to hear back from you. Don't worry, we've all been caught off guard by our cars at some point or another. That's how I felt when my Volvo decided to play up too! You mentioned you had your regular service a couple of months back, and you didn’t experience any problems then. That's a good sign, it may mean the overall health of your car is generally good, and hopefully, it's just the starter motor playing up. I understand that the cost can be a bit of a knock, but think of it this way - it's an investment in the reliability of your vehicle. Plus, the peace of mind of having a car that runs smoothly is priceless, right? When you take it in, just be clear about the problems you've been experiencing and ask them to run a comprehensive diagnostic. That way, they’ll be able to tell for sure if it's the starter motor or if something else needs attention. Remember, the cost I mentioned was for my local shop, and it might differ for you based on your locale and the specific workshop. So don't worry too much about that just yet. I wish you luck with the diagnosis, and I hope you're back on the road soon, without any troubles. Do keep us updated about what you find out! Safe driving!

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I can't thank you enough for the advice and kind words! You're right, peace of mind with a smoothly running car is indeed priceless. Your perspective sure put me a bit more at ease even with the potential repair costs. I'm scheduling an appointment with my garage for a comprehensive diagnostic, specifically to check the starter motor. I'll be sure to update here about whatever pops up. Your insight was super helpful and made me feel less alone with this unexpected problem. Thanks again (and fingers still crossed)! Safe driving to you too!

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