Auto paint for a 2008 Volvo VT
Auto paint for the 2008 Volvo VT: request it here. Rent a car from us while it is repaired, as an insurance replacement rental when it is a claim.
An insurance replacement rental while it is repaired
Your car is in the shop; you keep driving. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, and bill your insurer when the claim covers it.
What to check when buying the 2008 Volvo VT
- NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13V268000 | 2013-06-26 | power train:clutch assembly | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 VAH, VHD, VNL, VNM, and VT models. The affected vehicles were built without a redundant clutch disengagement switch. Without a redundant switch, a loss of signal from the brake air pressure switch can prevent the clutch from automatically... |
| 10V571000 | 2010-11-12 | service brakes, air:supply:quick release valve | VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2009 VHD, MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 VN, AND MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 VT TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 7, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 30, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR RELEASE FIFTH WHEEL. THE INVERSION VALVE ON THE FRAME MAY BE ORIENTATED WHERE CONTAMINANTS... |
| 10V492000 | 2010-10-12 | equipment:other:labels | VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 VHD, VNL, VNM, AS WELL AS 2008-2010 VT VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE TIRE DESCRIPTION MAY BE INCORRECT ON THE VEHICLE'S CERTIFICATION LABEL. |
| 09V173000 | 2009-05-21 | visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor | VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING 127,764 MY 2001-2008 VHD, VNL, VNM, AND MY 2005-2008 VT TRUCKS. A SEAL MAY FAIL ALLOWING WATER AND CONTAMINANTS TO SEEP INTO THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. |
| 08V028000 | 2008-01-24 | engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel | ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, AN INCORRECT SOFTWARE PARAMETER WAS LOADED WHICH RESULTED IN THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) 'INHIBIT' FUNCTION BEING DISABLED. THE 'INHIBIT' FUNCTION IS A MEANS FOR THE DRIVER TO STOP A DPF REGENERATION FROM OCCURRING IF A VEHICLE IS IN A LOCATION THAT MAY PRESENT A HAZARDOUS SITUATION. |
| 07V573000 | 2007-12-14 | electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers | ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE CIRCUIT PROTECTION (I.E. AUTOMATIC CIRCUIT BREAKERS) USED TO PROTECT THE VEHICLE LIGHTING SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION. |
| 07V529000 | 2007-11-19 | steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion) | ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING GEAR TO THE FRAME MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. |
| 07V496000 | 2007-10-23 | trailer hitches:fifth wheel assembly | ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A SAF HOLLAND SIMPLEX FIFTH WHEEL, THE LEVER ARM PIVOT BOLT MAY HAVE BEEN OVER TIGHTENED. AN OVER TIGHTENED PIVOT BOLT CAN DISTORT THE PIVOT BOLT SPACER SLEEVE, WHICH MAY PREVENT THE FIFTH WHEEL LATCH JAW FROM CLOSING AND LATCHING SECURELY AROUND THE TRAILER KING PIN. |
| 07V410000 | 2007-09-10 | structure:body:hood:hinge and attachments | ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE HOOD RESTRAINT CYLINDER DOES NOT CONTAIN ENOUGH DAMPENING TO ADEQUATELY RESTRAIN THE HOOD. |
| 07V345000 | 2007-08-07 | fuel system, diesel | ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, AN UNPROTECTED LEAD IN THE THERMOSWITCH OF THE HEATER MAY MAKE CONTACT WITH ANOTHER POST POSSIBLY CREATING A SHORT CIRCUIT, WHICH CAN RESULT IN CONTINUOUS OPERATION OF THE HEATING ELEMENT. |
| 07V323000 | 2007-07-24 | steering | ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE NUT USED TO RETAIN THE STEERING SHAFT MAY OR MAY NOT BE A LOCK NUT THAT HAS THE LOCKING FEATURE. A LOCK NUT IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESISTANCE TO ENSURE THAT THE NUT DOES NOT COME LOOSE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Auto paint: the 2008 Volvo VT
For paint work on the 2008 Volvo VT, it starts with a short request: what it needs and when. Paint work is matched to the original colour, panel by panel or the whole car.
About your VT
As a car, it is a straightforward size for this work. If something on the car is already damaged, show us in the photos. NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for this model; a repair visit is a good moment to ask whether each was done.
Getting a price
Send a few photos and the year and trim; that is enough for a first price. A person reads your request and replies with the next step. Nothing is booked until you agree to the price and the time.
A rental meanwhile
A rental means the work does not stop your week. We collect the rental when your car is ready. We meet you with the car at the time we confirm, at your address or ours.
Getting the car ready
Take valuables and personal items out of the car before the work. If you need a rental, add it to the request so it is ready when you arrive. Tell us about any marks or damage already on the car, so we note them together.
When the car is ready
Most small jobs fit within a day; larger ones are booked over several days. If the car must stay overnight, we tell you before it comes in.
Pricing, plainly
Simple jobs cost less; we tell you if a smaller job would do. Two cars of the same model can need different work, so we quote each one. Paint colours with pearl or metallic finishes can take more work to match.
Looking after it afterwards
Regular washes in winter help keep road salt from attacking the paint. Keep the invoice with your records; it helps when you sell the car.
Make a request
Questions about the work? Ask them in your request.
Request auto paint
Tell us when suits you; we reply within one business day with a time and a price.
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Auto paint: the 2008 Volvo VT
Can I rent a car while my 2008 Volvo VT is in for auto paint?
Yes. Rent from us while it is repaired: an insurance replacement rental if the repair is an insurance claim (ask your insurer what your policy pays a day), or at our usual rates. We deliver the car to you.
How do I book auto paint for my 2008 Volvo VT?
Send the request on this page with when suits you. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.