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The Volvo XC60 is a popular luxury compact SUV with a striking interior and bold design. Swedish luxury and Scandinavian design come together to create an inspiring space. Surround yourself in Swedish luxury when you take a Volvo XC60 for a test drive at Corley’s Albuquerque Volvo.

Every driver who takes a look at the Volvo V60 Momentum is immediately taken by its bold, elegant exterior design. Your view of the Volvo V60 Momentum will get even better when you start taking a look at the interior trim features.

You have the choice of customizing the expertly padded interior seats in either charcoal or blond material. 

The Volvo XC40 is certainly making major waves over its innovative safety features that make this car reliable and stress-free to drive for both you and your passengers. Consider what makes the Volvo XC40 so safe with a breakdown of the top safety features below.

One of the standard and effective safety features of the Volvo XC40 is the anti-lock braking system that keeps you from colliding with other cars or objects to prevent an accident. There are also airbags surrounding passengers and the drivers to cushion you in a sudden impact. 

 

The S60 Inscription remains popular because compact vehicle owners also appreciate the elegance and luxury that the Volvo model offers. The latest versions of the S60 have an exquisite and unique exterior. But, the sophistication continues to the interior. See the new Volvo S60 Inscription on display in our Corley's Albuquerque Volvo inventory. Arrange for a test drive.

The overall appearance of the S60 resembles the simplistic design commonly associated with Scandinavian style. However, the sedan combines gentle curves combine with sharp, sculpted lines to create a dramatic 

 

Your car is home to a multitude of belts and hoses. Each one plays a unique role in getting your car to run properly. The most common belts and hoses include the serpentine belt, the timing belt and coolant hoses.

The timing belt keeps your car's camshaft and crankshaft running in unison. If the crankshaft and camshaft do not run properly, your car's engine will not run. Serpentine belts keep your car's water pump, alternator, power steering and air conditioner running correctly. Coolant hoses distribute antifreeze from the radiator to your car's engine heads to prevent…

No one ever plans to breakdown. However, you can be prepared in case it happens with the help of a roadside emergency kit. That way you can be ready to handle the situation safely. Breaking down without a kit puts you and your passengers at risk.

What do you need in a roadside emergency kit? Here's a basic list: jumper cables, a flashlight, a first aid kit, tire pressure gauge, a jack and lug wrench, a spare tire in good condition, triangle reflectors, and roadside flares. A basic tool kit is also a good idea. It should include pliers…

When you are out driving, you will encounter a number of dips and bumps in the road. You would have a very unpleasant driving experience if you didn't have a good suspension system in your vehicle. Your car's suspension system consists of a number of components including shocks, struts, springs, bushings, ball joints and tie rods.

The suspension components that most often need attention are the shocks and struts. On most vehicles, the shocks will need to be replaced at about the 50,000-mile mark. If you notice that one of your shocks is leaking or performing poorly…

Volvo has always been a brand that Corley's Albuquerque Volvo has appreciated, thanks to models like the new V90. This is a luxury wagon for drivers with style who love to be safe while driving in the beloved city of Albuquerque.

Safe and Just Right

Safety is not guaranteed when you drive on the streets, but the chances of having an accident could be reduced with the following:

Bending Lights

It would be nice to have your lights follow the curve at night, but that is impossible. Well, not anymore because the Volvo V90 comes with bending lights to…

How do you maintain a clean engine? The answer lies with the engine air filter. We at Corley's Albuquerque Volvo have provided you with everything you need to know about engine air filters and what they do.

The engine in your car has an intake valve to suck in air for the combustion process. Unfortunately, the air outside is not completely clean. There are dust, smog, and other particles mixed in it. These particles can clog up the engine and need to be filtered out.

The engine air filter removes these impurities from the air that is going to…

Underneath every vehicle, there are multiple disc brakes that constantly interact with a spinning rotor. A brake caliper is attached to the rotor, and it serves one purpose on the road, which is to apply pressure. It always squeezes the rotor when the brake pedal is used. These are basic brake pad functions that influence a vehicle's stopping power.

Because there are many types of car manufacturers, the general design and layout for most brake pads will vary. Some pads may have full metal surfaces, and others might feature a housing that consists of semi-metal components.