Volvo V50 additive tank replacement

Contessa

An Urgent Engine fault notice came up when I last intended to drive my car. A mechanic has diagnosed that the additive fuel tank is cracked and empty so has to be replaced so that the DPF can regenerate.

Cost of a replacement from Volvo is almost £800 plus fitting!

The car is 2008 but has only done about 84000 miles.

I don't know what to do for the best.

A diesel is unsuitable for the limited amount of driving I do now but I occasionally do long journeys and also need the space for big loads sometimes.

I can't sell the car as it is now.

1. Repair and keep (rather than buying an unknown old car)?

2. Repair then sell?

3. Trade-in?

4. Scrap?

I also have a little runabout for local use. It's OK but I don't love it like I do the V50 which I've had for about eleven years.

I'd value any experience or suggestions. Thank you

grandadgolfer

Why not try an independent garage it should bring the cost down

Contessa

Thanks.

The chap I use is a mobile mechanic who has looked after the car for a couple of years but he's snowed under with work at the moment.

I may have to try a local garage.