Compare Volvo repair quotes from specialist garages in Worcester

The main roads through Worcester include the A44, A38 and the A449, which runs southwest to Malvern and north to Kidderminster. Crowngate bus station is in the city centre, and the primary bus operator is First Midland Red. Did you know the world's first "safety car", known as the Sir Vival, was built in Worcester in 1958 by engineer Walter Jerome? It was a four-door sedan featuring wraparound rubber bumpers, seat belts and an elevated driver's seat in a turret.

Driving in cities like Worcester puts extra strain on your car due to long periods of idling and frequent stopping and starting in traffic. The parts most at risk are the brakes, cooling system and transmission. Manoeuvring into tight parking spaces and navigating busy roads can result in scuffed alloys and dented or scraped bodywork while driving over potholes can throw out your suspension. FixMyCar can help you find affordable repairs and maintenance in Worcester for all these crucial components.

Volvo manufactures safe and comfortable luxury vehicles, such as the XC40, the brand's best-selling model in the UK. Across the pond, Volvo is even more popular, resulting in numerous appearances in Hollywood films, from the V70 in World War Z to the 1972 Volvo 145 in Jobs. Back in the real world, the brand has led some important safety innovations in the automotive sector - notably with the invention of seat belts, which were first used in 1959. Volvo engineer Nils Bohlin gave the patent to the world in the name of safety, allowing other manufacturers to adopt the same system.