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Originally Posted by T5R92011
Given how expensive Volvo's have become, will the UK police force buy into them?
Also, are these vehicles too stylish to be police cars?
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Yes, they will, as the vehicles are bought at a lower price than a retail model. They have reduced options and only those necessary for their role will be included. Added to that, police forces are buying these cars in bulk and not paying VAT.
The fleet managers will conduct a comparison between the reliability of higher quality marques and balance this against time spent off the road for poorer quality. ie, 4 BMWs or Volvos might be capable of doing the same amount of work as 6 Insignias, if one of the insignias is always in the workshop. You get the idea..