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Howard Thomas asked:


How to save money on your next Volvo service

Volvo servicing is now much cheaper, for those in the know.

Thanks to European legislation, you no longer have to be tied to high Volvo service costs, dictated by your local dealer.

In October 2003 new European legislation affecting the motor industry came into force called “Block Exemption Regulation” 14002002 (BER), and this now means that you can book your next Volvo car service online and save up to 50% on what you might pay at your local Volvo dealer.

Before the law changed it was difficult to have new cars within their warranty period serviced outside a franchised dealer. If you wanted to shop around for the best prices on Volvo servicing, your hands were tied.

The change in the law now gives every car owner the freedom to service their car away from the main dealers, and still have their warranty protected.

Thousands of Volvo car owners have now taken advantage of their new right and reduced their Volvo serving costs, whilst benefiting from the convenience of booking with national car service providers such as Service A Car.

Service A Car is a leading online car servicing network that prides itself on the quality of its Volvo servicing, their customer service and transparent pricing. Because the company is not tied to any particular car manufacturer, they are able to service any make of vehicle and compete freely in the market, on a like-for-like.

Every vehicle is rigorously serviced according to the manufacturer’s servicing schedule, using genuine recommended parts fitted by qualified technicians. This means that every Volvo car service fulfils the warranty criteria and there is no compromise on the servicing standards of a main dealer.

Companies like Service A Car, who fulfil the warranty criteria when servicing your Volvo, are able to maintain your service book, just as main dealer can – thereby protecting your warranty and helping you to maximise the resale value of your Volvo car.

Of course, booking direct with a national car servicing network has its own advantages:

·         You no longer have to do all the running around. Service A Car collects your Volvo in the morning and delivers it back that afternoon, free of charge

·         You pay a fixed Volvo service price, which can be up to 50% below the price at the Volvo servicing desk of your local dealer

·         No additional work is carried out without your agreement, which means no nasty surprises when it comes to paying the bill

·         Trained Customer Advisers are on hand throughout the day to keep you informed of progress, and report back on problems you asked to be investigated as part of your Volvo service e.g. knocks and rattles

·         Your Volvo service includes a free wash and vacuum clean

·         You simply pay with your credit or debit card and your car is delivered back to your home or work address.

Our advice for saving money on Volvo car servicing is to contact a national car servicing network, who is not tied to any one particular car manufacturer, like Service A Car.

So, before you book your next Volvo service, why not ask your local dealer to tell you the cost of the service (plus parts, oil and any extras) and then compare it with a fixed price quote from a national servicing network, like Service A Car?

Happy motoring,

Howard.

Chairman Service A Car



Margaret

ewannabe asked:


we recently purchased a 2004 v70 xc from a HONDA dealer whose service dept couldn’t answer the question. Our next resource will be a local Volvo dealer.

Lorraine

ELO52101 asked:


What is the purpose of Winter/Wet driving mode on my Volvo and how do I use it?

Sheila

Shane Morgay asked:


The Volvo website contains news stating that the Swedish Energy Authority has granted support to Volvo Buses for the development of its hybrid technology for buses.

The world is currently facing several problems and one of which is climate changes – regarded as one of the most severe. A mitigated use of fossil fuels is a holistic challenge for the society.

Edward Jobson, Environmental Manager at Volvo Buses, said that they expect to be able to lessen the fuel consumption of buses by up to 35 percent using Volvo’s new hybrid technology.

Volvo has developed a parallel hybrid. This therefore implies that a smaller diesel engine and an electric engine will act in parallel or independently to drive the bus. This invention optimizes both diesel and electric power for the best possible performance and least possible environmental return.

For instance, the diesel engine can be completely turned off at bus stops and traffic signals. The bus is started solely because of the help of the electric engine, which is the result in an emission-free and very silent operation. And until some distance from the bus stop, the diesel engine is not started again.

Volvo Buses anticipates being able to sell its first hybrid buses within a few years from now. But a considerable amount of continued development work to make the buses commercially feasible is required by the advanced technology involved. Several types of subsidies are often required to make their use commercially viable, since the hybrid vehicles that are currently available in the market are extremely price eaters.

Edward Jobson added that they expect their hybrid buses to be much more cost-effective than the buses which are based on the current technology and that their “customers will ultimately be able to conduct their operations without requiring extra subsidies from society.” He further explained that this is also vital if hybrid technology will have a huge effect on the market and contribute to a real mitigation in carbon dioxide emissions.

For its continued work on developing the hybrid driveline and the hybrid technology for two bus models, Volvo Buses subsidies has now been granted by the Swedish Energy Authority.

The batteries required for the hybrid bus will somewhat increase the weight of the vehicle. But because Volvo Buses has developed a parallel hybrid, the company can utilize a smaller and lighter engine, and thus keep passenger capacity at the same level as today’s buses.

Volvo Buses expects to be able to largely trim down the weight of the bus as compared with today’s buses. That would be made possible because of the lightweight body. As an aftermath, this would also result in a further reduction in fuel consumption.

Surely, Volvo fans can’t wait to see the Volvo body kit of those buses.

Volvo is the second largest bus manufacturer all over the world. It has a complete range of heavy buses to meet demanding customers’ requirements for passenger transport solutions.



Suzanne

bab asked:


There are so many used Mercedes on the market Some people say to buy at auction for lowest price. Where can I find good, newer Mercedes and Volvo’s at the best price?

Gerald

To_Chuck asked:


Cannot figure how to remove the pins that hold the hydraulic rams from a volvo 290 stern drive. Someone told me that i have to remove a bolt located inside and then apply grease from the outside. Anyone with better directions out there?

Edna