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Volvo means “I roll” in Latin, conjugated from “volvere” (cp the ball bearing producer SKF). The name Volvo was originally registered in May 1911 as a separate company within SKF AB and as a registered trademark with the intention to be used for a special series of ball bearing, but this idea was only used for a short period of time and SKF decided to use “SKF” as the trademark for all its bearing products.

The first series produced Volvo automobile, the Volvo ÖV 4, left the factory on 14 April 1927 which became the official date for the founding of Volvo.

In 1999 Volvo sold its car division Volvo Cars to Ford for $6.45 billion.   Repeated reports in the media about Ford selling off Volvo Cars have been refuted by the company.   However, on 1 December 2008, Ford announced that it will “re-evaluate its strategic options for Volvo”, including the possible sale of the marque.

The last ten years the company has undergone rapid growth in the service area with, for example, financial solutions supporting the sales of the manufacturing business units.   In 2006, AB Volvo acquired from Nissan Motor Co Ltd, 13% of the shares in the Japanese truck manufacturer Nissan Diesel, and became major shareholder.   In 2007 the Volvo Group took complete ownership of Nissan Diesel to extend its expansion in the Asian pacific market. (Source: Wikipedia)

Capitol Mechanics have excellent sources of technical information and parts for your Volvo. Our combined experience rivals and often exceeds the service ability of dealerships.

You can count on Capitol Mechanics for:

• Sophisticated Volvo diagnostics
• Engine and transmission repairs
• Electrical and Electronics work
• Brakes, mufflers and tires
• Other services to make your Volvo safer and more reliable.

We take pride in our work and we are proud to have the following references:

• Better Business Bureau
• Cars.com
• Google.com
• Yahoo.com
• ExtremeWrench.com
• Saabnet.com
• Customer’s letters

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