R design with tow bar - Page 2

Director76 · Nov 3rd, 2017, 09:38

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Here are pictures of mine could one of you attach a picture of your cut I certainly wasn't advised beforehand and when I first saw it thought I'd run over something and taken a chunk out of the bumper!

That is horrific!! New bumper needed FOC there surely

I need to get on the phone to my dealer to understand how this works as I don't want to have that done.

Touareg factory towbar was exactly that - added during manufacture

nu11eaf · Nov 3rd, 2017, 09:52

This is my XC90 Inscription cut out, first photo is the view standing behind the car, second photo is at lower close up with cut out, it really is not noticeable when standing behind the car.
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Director76 · Nov 3rd, 2017, 10:10

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Originally Posted by nu11eaf

This is my XC90 Inscription cut out, first photo is the view standing behind the car, second photo is at lower close up with cut out, it really is not noticeable when standing behind the car.
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Definitely smaller but that still looks a bit ragged around the edge? (Or maybe it's the photo). Was that added at order time or via dealer accessory route?

nu11eaf · Nov 3rd, 2017, 10:21

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Originally Posted by Director76

Definitely smaller but that still looks a bit ragged around the edge? (Or maybe it's the photo). Was that added at order time or via dealer accessory route?

It was ordered from new but I dont know if they are fitted in the factory or after delivery to dealer. I honestly never noticed the cut and until mentioned on another thread on here I did not even know it had a cut out until I went and looked at eye level.
The small ragged bits were very loosely attatched bits and rubbed off after I took the photo.

nu11eaf · Nov 3rd, 2017, 10:29

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Originally Posted by Director76

Definitely smaller but that still looks a bit ragged around the edge? (Or maybe it's the photo). Was that added at order time or via dealer accessory route?

It was ordered from new but I dont know if they are fitted in the factory or after delivery to dealer. I honestly never noticed the cut and until mentioned on another thread on here I did not even know it had a cut out until I wenr and looked at eye level.
The small ragged bits were very loosely attatched bits and rubbed off after I took the photo.
This is looking from a even lower angle, you will notice part of the underside of bumper has been removed which you can not see when viewed from above or at back of car, obviously this is to allow swinging towbar to clear it.
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cassell · Nov 3rd, 2017, 10:39

As far as I know all towbars are fitted by the supplying dealer at PDI, not at the factory.

I have a V90 bought as an ex demonstrator and had my towbar fitted by my local dealer who made a lovely job, the cut-out is completely out of sight under the bumper. It does look as if the XC90 bumper valance is a bit too low and has been nibbled out to clear the neck of the coupling.

I'd certainly be going back to them for an investigation, particularly as some XC90's seem to have had a neater job made than the ones in the photos!

Just a thought, is the Inscription and R Design valance a bit lower than a Momentum, hence why some seem neater than others?

Director76 · Nov 4th, 2017, 09:24

Volvo UK confirmed to me yesterday that ALL XC90 towbars are fitted during the PDI regardless of 'factory' order or accessory status.

Chief inspector · Nov 4th, 2017, 10:08

They look a bit rough, surely a half round file after the cut would smooth that off and remove the loose bits of paint that are left after trimming the plastic.

Neil S · Nov 4th, 2017, 10:16

Mine was a factory ordered tow bar and yes I was surprised that they appear employ a five year old with a blunt knife to cut out part of the bumper.

I think the tow bar was fitted by the dealer and required the removal of the bumper. The bumper was poorly refitted and they had damaged the reversing sensor wiring. I simply can't believe it left the factory like it.

Before accepting the car make sure you check the fitment of the tow bar and bumper and check all the sensors work.

As ever it's the dealers in the UK that destroy everyone's new car experience.

ukden · Nov 4th, 2017, 16:43

This may be of interest:

http://accessories.volvocars.com/en-...-485784-2/2016

Nov 3rd, 2017, 10:39	#16
cassell Member since 1988 Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 20:08 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Middlewich	As far as I know all towbars are fitted by the supplying dealer at PDI, not at the factory. I have a V90 bought as an ex demonstrator and had my towbar fitted by my local dealer who made a lovely job, the cut-out is completely out of sight under the bumper. It does look as if the XC90 bumper valance is a bit too low and has been nibbled out to clear the neck of the coupling. I'd certainly be going back to them for an investigation, particularly as some XC90's seem to have had a neater job made than the ones in the photos! Just a thought, is the Inscription and R Design valance a bit lower than a Momentum, hence why some seem neater than others? __________________ 2017 V90 D4 Inscription, Mussel Blue, Amber perforated leather and lots of technology! 1973 1800ES, Gold, Black leather and very little technology! 1969 144, California white, Red vinyl and even less technology!

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Chief inspector Master Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2022 08:02 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Global Village	They look a bit rough, surely a half round file after the cut would smooth that off and remove the loose bits of paint that are left after trimming the plastic. __________________ 2018 V90 Momentum Pro

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ukden Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 14:25 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Hexham	This may be of interest: http://accessories.volvocars.com/en-...-485784-2/2016 __________________ MY2023 XC60 B4D Plus AWD Auto, Electric deployable towbar, Tempa spare wheel. Previously: MY2018 XC60 Momentum D4 Auto, Winter Pack, Volvo On Call, Rear camera, Electric deployable towbar, Tempa spare wheel.

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nu11eaf Premier Member Last Online: Today 12:22 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire man living in County Durham	This is my XC90 Inscription cut out, first photo is the view standing behind the car, second photo is at lower close up with cut out, it really is not noticeable when standing behind the car. 20171103_094348.jpg 20171103_094343.jpg

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Director76 Master Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 23:10 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Shrewsbury	Volvo UK confirmed to me yesterday that ALL XC90 towbars are fitted during the PDI regardless of 'factory' order or accessory status.

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Neil S Junior Member Last Online: Jul 22nd, 2019 11:42 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Midlands	Mine was a factory ordered tow bar and yes I was surprised that they appear employ a five year old with a blunt knife to cut out part of the bumper. I think the tow bar was fitted by the dealer and required the removal of the bumper. The bumper was poorly refitted and they had damaged the reversing sensor wiring. I simply can't believe it left the factory like it. Before accepting the car make sure you check the fitment of the tow bar and bumper and check all the sensors work. As ever it's the dealers in the UK that destroy everyone's new car experience.

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