Volvo warranty UK Vs USA

crip010 · Jan 9th, 2019, 09:48

Stumbled across this that Volvo gives 5 years warranty and 3 years servicing as part of the package when buying a car in USA. it used to be 7 years, I think even on a second hand car.
South Africa also does 5 years

We get a bum deal here!!

http://volvo.custhelp.com/app/answer...volvo-warranty

Duri13 · Jan 9th, 2019, 10:06

It is lousy that in Europe they give only the required 2y and everything extra is charged, when with other car companies 5 (or even 7) is almost standard.

crip010 · Jan 9th, 2019, 10:21

3 years, it's pretty crap that all the premium brands give the minimum. I even saw that Alfa give 5 years in the UK.

Why would Volvo, Merc, BMW, Audi not want to give their customers a great product..........ah yes money

nu11eaf · Jan 9th, 2019, 10:30

We might be tempted to hang on to them longer until the warranty runs out at 5 years instead of 3 years.
Short sighted though as they would more likely sell more cars if advertised with 5 or 7 year warranties.

crip010 · Jan 9th, 2019, 10:50

+ we would service them longer in the dealer network and not go to specialists.

Having said that it's quite hard now with the software needed to service them not to go to Volvo.

ergonomist · Jan 9th, 2019, 11:03

I don't have any data to back this up, but suspect that the dominance of 3-yr lease deals in the UK market has a big influence (the buying power isn't interested in longer warranties). Also, nothing is for nothing - if longer warranties and service deals were 'included' in the on-the-road price, that price would be higher. Ultimately the market is influenced by what we the buyers are prepared to pay for and presumably longer warranties are not seen as a differentiator.

And maybe the current pricing model is sensible - when I bought my car I had the option of 5 years servicing for £500, and hence I could decide whether I wanted to pay that up front or not, rather than being forced to buy 'inclusive' servicing as a bundled cost. It's a bit like the low-cost airline model, where you decide whether to pay extra for hold luggage or not.

crip010 · Jan 9th, 2019, 11:09

The service deal is a small part really. Its more the warranty for peace of mind, they choose not to give 5 or 7 years as they don't have to.

It was more an observation really as the cost of cars is complex one, trade deals, lease deals and all sorts play a part.
I just would like a 5 year warranty included

Jan 9th, 2019, 09:48	#1
crip010 Junior Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2020 16:32 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: London	Volvo warranty UK Vs USA Stumbled across this that Volvo gives 5 years warranty and 3 years servicing as part of the package when buying a car in USA. it used to be 7 years, I think even on a second hand car. South Africa also does 5 years We get a bum deal here!! http://volvo.custhelp.com/app/answer...volvo-warranty __________________ MY17 XC90 D5 Powerpulse R Design, Black, Xenium, air suspension, CarPlay, BLIS, Winter, Family pack 7 seat climate, Heated Rear Seats, Power Cushion Extensions, Tinted Windows, tow pack, 22" Wheels, ipad holders Past: 1988 740 GLE estate

Jan 9th, 2019, 10:06	#2
Duri13 Member Last Online: May 16th, 2024 09:38 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Luxembourg	It is lousy that in Europe they give only the required 2y and everything extra is charged, when with other car companies 5 (or even 7) is almost standard. __________________ XC90 D5 Momentum (MY 2019) - Pine Grey, Business Luxury Line, Xenium Pack + 360 camera, Luxury Passenger, Family, H&K audio, Winter Pro, Light pack, BLIS, towbar V40 T2 AT (MY 2017) - Inscription ---------------- past: XC60 D4 FWD AT (MY 2015)

Jan 9th, 2019, 10:21	#3
crip010 Junior Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2020 16:32 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: London	3 years, it's pretty crap that all the premium brands give the minimum. I even saw that Alfa give 5 years in the UK. Why would Volvo, Merc, BMW, Audi not want to give their customers a great product..........ah yes money __________________ MY17 XC90 D5 Powerpulse R Design, Black, Xenium, air suspension, CarPlay, BLIS, Winter, Family pack 7 seat climate, Heated Rear Seats, Power Cushion Extensions, Tinted Windows, tow pack, 22" Wheels, ipad holders Past: 1988 740 GLE estate

Jan 9th, 2019, 10:30	#4
nu11eaf Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:09 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire man living in County Durham	We might be tempted to hang on to them longer until the warranty runs out at 5 years instead of 3 years. Short sighted though as they would more likely sell more cars if advertised with 5 or 7 year warranties. __________________ XC90 Inscription D5 Power pulse, 2017 MY, Savile grey, Blond Nappa, Leather dash/door tops, Walnut inlays, Dark tinted windows, Air suspension, Bliss/Cross traffic alert, Xenium/7 seat comfort/Family/Winter packs, 4 zone climate, Heated rear seats.

Jan 9th, 2019, 10:50	#5
crip010 Junior Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2020 16:32 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: London	+ we would service them longer in the dealer network and not go to specialists. Having said that it's quite hard now with the software needed to service them not to go to Volvo. __________________ MY17 XC90 D5 Powerpulse R Design, Black, Xenium, air suspension, CarPlay, BLIS, Winter, Family pack 7 seat climate, Heated Rear Seats, Power Cushion Extensions, Tinted Windows, tow pack, 22" Wheels, ipad holders Past: 1988 740 GLE estate

Jan 9th, 2019, 11:03	#6
ergonomist Member Last Online: May 10th, 2024 16:12 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Reading	I don't have any data to back this up, but suspect that the dominance of 3-yr lease deals in the UK market has a big influence (the buying power isn't interested in longer warranties). Also, nothing is for nothing - if longer warranties and service deals were 'included' in the on-the-road price, that price would be higher. Ultimately the market is influenced by what we the buyers are prepared to pay for and presumably longer warranties are not seen as a differentiator. And maybe the current pricing model is sensible - when I bought my car I had the option of 5 years servicing for £500, and hence I could decide whether I wanted to pay that up front or not, rather than being forced to buy 'inclusive' servicing as a bundled cost. It's a bit like the low-cost airline model, where you decide whether to pay extra for hold luggage or not. __________________ XC90 D5 Inscription MY16 - white + blond/charcoal, and got carried away with packs and options...

Jan 9th, 2019, 11:09	#7
crip010 Junior Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2020 16:32 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: London	The service deal is a small part really. Its more the warranty for peace of mind, they choose not to give 5 or 7 years as they don't have to. It was more an observation really as the cost of cars is complex one, trade deals, lease deals and all sorts play a part. I just would like a 5 year warranty included __________________ MY17 XC90 D5 Powerpulse R Design, Black, Xenium, air suspension, CarPlay, BLIS, Winter, Family pack 7 seat climate, Heated Rear Seats, Power Cushion Extensions, Tinted Windows, tow pack, 22" Wheels, ipad holders Past: 1988 740 GLE estate

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