On 03/02/2012 03:27 PM, Janet wrote:
centre (possibly the worst servicing garage we ever encountered). We had
Volvos for the safety aspect when the children were learning to drive/new
drivers but would never buy one again.

Service is an issue, and the Volvo garage is quite far away. But
otherwise you describe our situation, this car has to get through
teenagers and young drivers. The safety is a powerful argument, both
for those in the car and on foot in front of it!