Volvo Owners' Club Magazine

john.wigley · Aug 9th, 2018, 09:36

Yesterday, I received my August copy of the VOC magazine, 'Volvo Driver'.

I feel that this is worthy of mention as in my view this is one of, if not the best, owners' club magazines produced. It exudes quality in both print and materials. It embraces the whole Volvo scene: this month, cars featured the new 'XC60 D4 R-Design' to a Diesel powered 'Duett'. News and views, culminating in an excellent National Rally / BKV report, supported by Branch and Marque reports all make for an interesting read.

If pressed, my one criticism would be the leaning towards newer rather than older Volvos, but I accept that is a personal preference and that others may prefer differently.

Point is, magazines - of any quality - do not just 'happen'. They have to be produced, and that requires a lot of work and dedication on the part of the officers of the club, section secretaries, register keepers, and so on, not to mention those who physically put the magazine together, print and distribute it to club members.

Many clubs make do with a photocopied A4 newsletter at best; 'Volvo Driver' is a country mile away from that, and worthy of our thanks and appreciation to all those involved in its production.

Regards, John.

classicswede · Aug 9th, 2018, 13:00

It is a great magazine.

I have to agree that also for me there is far too much about sub 15 year old cars. I have zero interest in anything that new. However with having said that when the club was setup it was for new Volvo's as there were no older models in the country at that time. I can be certain there are just as many readers who have zero interest in reading about a old amazon or 740. The balance is probably about right

christheancient · Aug 9th, 2018, 16:02

Of the various 'clubs' I have been in over the years, this one has the best club magazine I've ever come across... by miles.

The Thong · Aug 9th, 2018, 17:44

Heh, my motor was in there

TT

Aug 9th, 2018, 09:36	#1
john.wigley VOC Member since 1986 Last Online: Today 11:51 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leicestershire	Volvo Owners' Club Magazine Yesterday, I received my August copy of the VOC magazine, 'Volvo Driver'. I feel that this is worthy of mention as in my view this is one of, if not the best, owners' club magazines produced. It exudes quality in both print and materials. It embraces the whole Volvo scene: this month, cars featured the new 'XC60 D4 R-Design' to a Diesel powered 'Duett'. News and views, culminating in an excellent National Rally / BKV report, supported by Branch and Marque reports all make for an interesting read. If pressed, my one criticism would be the leaning towards newer rather than older Volvos, but I accept that is a personal preference and that others may prefer differently. Point is, magazines - of any quality - do not just 'happen'. They have to be produced, and that requires a lot of work and dedication on the part of the officers of the club, section secretaries, register keepers, and so on, not to mention those who physically put the magazine together, print and distribute it to club members. Many clubs make do with a photocopied A4 newsletter at best; 'Volvo Driver' is a country mile away from that, and worthy of our thanks and appreciation to all those involved in its production. Regards, John. __________________ Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana .....

Aug 9th, 2018, 13:00	#2
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Today 14:21 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	It is a great magazine. I have to agree that also for me there is far too much about sub 15 year old cars. I have zero interest in anything that new. However with having said that when the club was setup it was for new Volvo's as there were no older models in the country at that time. I can be certain there are just as many readers who have zero interest in reading about a old amazon or 740. The balance is probably about right __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Aug 9th, 2018, 16:02	#3
christheancient Aged Volvo Lover Last Online: Sep 16th, 2021 10:19 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: A place in mendip-land famous for its cheese - and its gorge	Of the various 'clubs' I have been in over the years, this one has the best club magazine I've ever come across... by miles. __________________ Our children don't inherit the world from us. We are borrowing it from them.

Aug 9th, 2018, 17:44	#4
The Thong VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:38 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Independent Republic of Leamington Spa	Heh, my motor was in there TT __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid. It’ can’t be reasoned or negotiated with and you’ll never never beat it…. Cut your losses, smile and walk away Currently Volvoless but Thong will be back

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