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Here are three well-regarded Volvo dealerships in the greater Los Angeles area that stand out for service experience and pricing transparency. You’ll still want to shop each closely (especially around dealer fees, incentives, service promise), but these represent good starting points. ⸻ 1. Rusnak Volvo Cars (Pasadena) Why it’s worth your time • The website highlights strong service support: “our onsite auto service and repair department … expert mechanics … Volvo-certified parts” for new & used cars.  • They promote online purchase and home delivery in their messaging, which tends to correlate with better price transparency.  What to check / ask • Inventory pricing versus MSRP and incentives (especially for hybrids/EVs) • Service specials / maintenance bundling—ask what the service department promotes for regular owners • Evaluate trade-in value and finance/lease rates compared to competitors ⸻ 2. Volvo Cars of Santa Monica (Santa Monica) Why it stands out • Service reviews are excellent: one recent review says “Service was prompt … texts kept me informed … car returned washed and ready to go!”  • Their website offers discounts and specials (“Get up to … off MSRP”) which implies competitive pricing.  What to check / ask • Confirm how aggressive “up to” pricing is in your model/trim • Ask about service wait time and loaner/ride-share arrangements while your car is in service • Verify genuine Volvo parts vs aftermarket in the service department if that matters to you ⸻ 3. Galpin Volvo Cars (North Hills) Why it makes the list • High praise from customers: “Not just 5 stars, 50 stars! My absolute best car-buying experience.”  • Inventory listing shows MSRP-matched pricing (i.e., they list new models with MSRP rather than inflated mark-up at least on paper) which is a good sign.  What to check / ask • Ensure the quoted MSRP is the true out-the-door quote including fees • Service department: check reviews for follow-up reliability • Ask if their “excellent purchase experience” is consistent across all staff and for your specific model (sometimes high praise is more niche) ⸻ ⸻ My “straight-talk” verdict If you were asked to pick just one to start with, I’d go Volvo Cars of Santa Monica. Their service reviews are the strongest — in luxury brands, a trustworthy service department often makes the difference in long-term satisfaction. Then you compare pricing at Rusnak and Galpin. When you visit, come prepared: know the trim, options and MSRP of the model you want (for instance the XC60 or EX90) so you can benchmark. Ask for out-the-door pricing (tax, fees, dealer add-ons). On the service side, ask for the first-year maintenance schedule and pricing and whether they provide loaner cars or ride-share. If you like, I can dig up a larger list of 5-10 Volvo dealerships in the area with full comparative pricing and service ratings (so you have alternatives). Would you like that?