Hi there, I was wondering if all you Volvo fans could help me, its a bit long winded unfortunately.

I am 25 and a long time volvo fan, and have bought my first car, a volvo of course :) (850 2.5 20V GLE early 94) but as it is an old car, I have a few problems/niggles that I would like to solve if possible. Unfortunatley I am not a mechanic or an electronics eng, so laymans terms are how I need them in if possible. Thanks again.

1. The aircon doesnt seem to work at all, I have seen no leaks or heard any noises when I switch it on. The switch does do something because the LED changes and the engine revs go down when I switch it. I was told when I bought it that the aircon had only been used a couple of times. It was a cold day when I bought it and it seemed like cold air, not frosty admittedly:(, but now its summer just hot air comes through, its colder to have the windows open. Might it need refilling/recharging or will it be mechanical? I have tried it with windows open, closed, reircuating air on and off, and with auto on off, nothing seems to work. (The unit is a dual climate control)

2. Only the top half of the rear demister works, is it a double pole circuit? Would it be easy to fix?

3. There does seem to be a lot of trim rattle, looking at your pages this seems to be a common problem, is there any way to secure the ratling trim sections?

4. Is there anywhere that sells the rear light cluster (top and bottom) in clear plastic. I think it would look better with coloured bulbs instead of coloured platic.

5. Do the new LED indicator and brake bulbs work? are they any good? Where to buy compatible ones online?

6. Is the fog lamp kit expensive/easy to install?

7. The paintwork on the front and rear bumper seems to flake off really easily showing the black plastic underneath, what can I do about this?

8. The rubber bumper and door trims seem to have been bleached by the sun or by oxidisation, now they are blotchy, patchy, and faded. Aanything I can use to restore the finish and keep it?

9. Are parts cheap from volvo direct (UK)?

10. Is it easy to install a CD changer in the boot(The connector is already there)? If so which models would work with the standard head unit?

Sorry there are so many questions, and I hope I havent bored you too much :)
Any answers to the above questions would be much, much appreciated.

Regards