My car survived war and thousands of kilometers
Geplaatst: vr 16 jan 2026, 20:31
Hello everyone,I want to introduce myself and my car. I drive a Chevrolet Volt 2016 This Volt has been through an incredible story. I received it from the USA in 2020 with minor damage to the rear right side. But in February 2022, in Mariupol, Ukraine, the city became extremely dangerous. My car stayed in a garage while my family and I spent almost two months hiding in our basement during heavy fighting. When I finally went to the garage after two and a half months, I saw my Volt for the first time. The garage doors were broken or looted everywhere. My car was covered in dust, had slashed tires, broken rear glass, damaged interior, cut steering wheel, ripped ceiling, ripped Start/Stop button hanging on wires — it had been tampered with, and almost everything inside was stolen: the battery from the trunk, charger, jack, tools, even all the seats at the end. I managed to gather some parts and, on the third attempt, miraculously started the car. Despite numerous warning lights, it carried me and my family out of the destroyed city, through roads full of debris, sometimes literally off-road, even where tanks had passed. We eventually reached Germany, and the car has been reliable for nearly four years, traveling across Europe for 75,000 km more without major problems.
This experience proved to me how incredibly durable this car is, even in extreme conditions. But now I know that even a Volt needs proper service. That’s why I registered here. I urgently need help finding a workshop in Germany that can replace the coolant in all circuits (engine, battery, and power electronics). The car is 2016 and the coolant has never been changed. Local German workshops often refuse, as this model is rare here.
If anyone knows where this can be done — in Germany, or if necessary, in Luxembourg, Belgium, or the Netherlands — I would be extremely grateful.
Thank you so much in advance for any advice!
This experience proved to me how incredibly durable this car is, even in extreme conditions. But now I know that even a Volt needs proper service. That’s why I registered here. I urgently need help finding a workshop in Germany that can replace the coolant in all circuits (engine, battery, and power electronics). The car is 2016 and the coolant has never been changed. Local German workshops often refuse, as this model is rare here.
If anyone knows where this can be done — in Germany, or if necessary, in Luxembourg, Belgium, or the Netherlands — I would be extremely grateful.
Thank you so much in advance for any advice!