Volvo 480 Club Europe

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Mon Mar 06, 2023 1:08 am

Wow, what a read! Utterly incredible work, what I’d give to have my car look THIS good!

As the proud owner I can confirm it is a truly remarkable story and Nikela is awesome! Would recommend a rescue car to anyone

Yeah unbelievable what they do to these rescue cars. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them and the aftercare is better than any garage, always on hand to sort out issue and advise.

I bought R6 for £3750 but it is a GT after all and along with all the usual mechanical repairs it did end up pretty much having a full respray so bodywork mint. Check out the R6 thread and you’ll see the first and last photos of it are like night and day. The work and effort was outstanding.

Messaged you back :D, cheers David Hi there, as a proud owner of a Rescue Car I can vouch for them. I would definitely recommend buying one to anyone on the lookout for a 480 as they have been sorted by people who know them inside out and gives great piece of mind. The work and effort that goes int...

I am delighted to say that Nikela (formerly R6) has safely been transported to me today from up North. The condition of the car is a credit to all those who put the effort in and worked on her. You could eat your dinner off the engine (not that I will try :rofl: ) Sylvia, Jeff and David (and anyone ...

Still got me eye firmly on this to go with the R6 I’m getting. Following its progress closely

I bet it didn’t even get that kind of attention in the factory in 1994

R6 has a nice new owner now waiting in the wings...thank you Just Somebody :D David Many thanks. It was just too good an opportunity to pass up. The thread outlining all the work done by the amazing team is a real eye opener. It’s been pretty much stripped bare and no stone has been left unturned. ...

Thank you for your quick reply, much appreciated.

Hi everyone, can anyone let me know the current situation with the rescue cars? I am looking for a 480 and a rescue car would be a good obvious choice knowing it's been checked out and any major issues sorted by people who know these cars. Ideally looking for an auto but I realise how rare they are....

I seen this on Facebook Marketplace and it's only a few miles from me. I messaged the guy and he said the speedo an info centre don't work. I decided against though as I got enough trouble with the one I got already

Hi all, still trying to get to grips with 480 ownership and battling with issues. Anyway the heated rear window hasn't worked since I got the car. No light comes on the dash when I press the button but I do hear a clicking from the passenger footwell so presumably the switch is working and power is ...

Hi guys sorry to be a pain but can anyone help me with what brake discs and pads I need for a 1992 1.7 auto? I have been trying to search online for the parts but seem to come across multiple options and read something about teves and lucas systems. I am new and trying so hard to learn about these c...

cheers I appreciate the link. Now wonder I'm struggling if they don't put the wattage on them. I'll see if Jeff has any going spare he can send me otherwise I'll go with RS.

struggle isn't the word for it. Can't find the 0.36w bulbs for love nor money. Not totally sure I've found the right glove box ones either to be honest. On the plus point I have easily found the 1.2w ones

Hi all, sorry to trouble you but just wondering if someone can post me some links for interior bulbs that I need. Can't seem to find them on ebay but sure they are there. I need a hazard switch bulb which I see are 0.36w (or something like that) and I need a glove box bulb. Be grateful if someone ca...

Ok I’ve managed to get hold of him for the part. Then you both for your help, much appreciated

Cheers. Unfortunately I can not see the post or the person on there. Otherwise I’d drop him a message.

Hi again. So a few electrical issues with my new car that I can see. Firstly the light switch and the panel with the fogs and heated screen etc keeps flickering Instead of staying lit properly. One side of the heating panel doesn’t light up so a bulb has gone. Question is what bulb will I need and h...

Hey guys I have just got my hands on my first ever 480. A complete beginner with these cars but a few issues I’m hoping you can help me with. My passenger seat has no lever to move the back so somebody can get in the back. Just a hole where the lever should be. Is this part available or can it even ...