Right so we are a month later again...
I was on leave last week so I had some issues sorted on both the Volvo's. The XC went in for a service and a cambelt and they also fitted new front control arms. The control arms were covered by the warranty. On the S40 I also had front control arms fitted after driving over a speed bump at a rate of knots (still haven't seen it). Car developed a nasty knock in the front suspension afterwards. Also covered by warranty.
I must say the XC is driving better than ever with fresh oil, plugs and control arms. There's still quite a bit to do to get it tip-top shape, but the money just isn't there.
We took yet another trip in the XC this time visiting the friend I previously mentioned on their holiday farm. What an experience! We were so close to the wildlife, it felt like we could reach out and touch the Giraffes!
XC handled the bad gravel road with aplomb and somewhere during the trip my wife asked if we are going to take the XC (if we still have it) on holiday end October. Unfortunately new discs and pads, etc. will need to be fitted before then at the very least.
Anyway, here's some pics to give you an idea of the weekend.
Little one enjoying the fresh air...
XC looking good - spot the wildlife
XC, Amarok and some Giraffe
Some more Giraffe
Taken from the bathroom window!
Some panoramas
The house
Some Sable Antelope
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