As much as we talk about how we are the experts, and yet, people think they can buy and sell on their own (and, as a matter of fact, they do, and sometimes, successfully) I have been having car issues, and have been reluctant to go the dealer.
Why? My car is 10 years old! My theory has always been to take the car to the dealer for the "appropriate" things: those items covered under warranty; when you get a loaner car; when it's due for the 90,000 mile service - those kinds of things. And, I bought my car used, from an auto broker, so there is no dealer relationship.
And, the dealer for this car, a Volvo, is CLEAR ON THE OTHER SIDE OF TOWN!
So, in order to find an answer to a consistently inconsistent issue, I tried a different mechanic while I was in Tallahassee this week, and they came up with what could be the answer: 
a software update that generated a recall in 2007.
Now, this issue has had me sidelined on several occasions, requiring me to rent cars for 3 days, and to leave my car on at least two out of town trips for diagnostics, and dozens of rides by friends.
Truth be told, I won't know if this software update solves my problem until I have it done, but it's a hard reminder that sometimes the experts (aka dealers) are really the best place to go!
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