Old Volvo, New Volvo

Volvo Car Corporation is a Swedish automobile manufacturer founded in 1927, in Gothenburg, Sweden.   Although Volvo has been acquired and owned by various companies, the brand remains to be recognized as providing safe, dependable cars.  Over the years, Volvo has produced SUVs, station wagons, sedans and compact coupes.   To demonstrate changes in exterior, we thought it would be fun to share a couple of VERY old Volvo photos, and some new 2014 Models.

OLD VOLVO   

           

NEW VOLVO                                      

2014 Volvo S80  The S80 clearly gives the BMW and Mercedes a challenge! 240-horsepower, 3.2-liter six-cylinder or a 300-hp, turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission 240-horsepower, 3.2-liter six-cylinder or a 300-hp, turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.

OLD VOLVO

   NEW VOLVO      

     

2014 Volvo S60 R-Design   The The R-Design models combine the practicality and safety of a Volvo with bold styling and sporty touches. .  The S60 has turbocharged inline five- and six-cylinder engines and choice of front- or all-wheel drive features remain unmatched.

 Volvo Museum in Gothenburg, Sweden:  “The moment today becomes yesterday, it also becomes history…and the longer the story, the more to tell.”   The Volvo Museum showcases Volvo’s development and successes, from 1927 to the present day, demonstrating how classical values have been refined to maintain Volvo as one of the world’s most powerful and respected brand names around.    WANT TO GO?  Buy a Volvo, get a vacation!  Shop for a new Volvo at Jenkins Imports, the oldest and most experienced Volvo Dealer in the Milwaukee area.  Their trained sales people can provide all the details regarding the unique and equally exciting Over Seas Delivery Program.  (OSD)

What’s in the Future for Volvo?  Over the years, Volvo has introduced numerous innovations to the industry, including the first use of laminated glass in 1944, padded dash boards in 1956, the first central high-mounted stoplight in 1986, and the first side impact airbags in 1994.  Volvo’s Safety Vision includes the development of these six Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) technologies:

• Worlds’ first Animal and pedestrian detection, even in darkness
• Road edge and barrier detection with steer assist, even on roads without markings.
• Car-to-car communication, transmit data to other vehicles in given radius
• Autonomous parking, parks itself and finds parking spot
• Adaptive cruise control with steer assist, automatically adjusts vehicle speed to maintain a safe distance from vehicles ahead.

Buying a car isn’t just about the price

And it shouldn’t be.  You’re probably going to own your car for a long time.  Why not look at the long-term benefits that a smaller dealership can provide?  With the high expenses of overhead, wages and insurance these days, dealerships are operating on smaller margins. Many manufacturers are requiring larger contributions towards competitive placement in the marketplace, and internet presence.  This means there is less wiggle room on the car price itself.  These days, it’s important to focus on the reputation of the manufacturer, and other ways to save money such as:

• manufacturer warranties
• loyalty programs
• low financing APR’s
• Certified Pre-Owned
• Safety Features
• customer service

Start online.  According to new a report by J.D. Power and Associates, Searching online for used vehicles has become the primary way for consumers to locate used automobiles.   (Approximately 50%.)  The report also notes that consumers have become increasingly aware of the benefits of certified pre-owned programs. (CPO)  Dealerships invest a considerable amount of time and money to create websites that are convenient, well-represented of their brand, and useful to the customer.  A great deal of information can be found here, and don’t be afraid to test the dealerships ‘follow-through’ by submitting an inquiry.  Read what others think of local dealerships, through online reviews in places such as Dealer.com, Cars.com and Google Maps.

Take a test drive.  Once you’ve shopped around online, it’s time to get to know the car, and the dealership first-hand.  When you visit the dealership, the salesman should greet you kindly without being to ‘pushy.’  Or, if you feel you’re getting ignored, that’s a good reason to find the door…quickly.  Introduce yourself to the owner or general manager, visit the service department and even check the bathrooms for cleanliness.  It’s not as silly as it sounds!

Bigger isn’t always better.  Dealerships do so much ‘car-swapping’ with each other that high-volume dealers aren’t necessary to get the vehicle you desire.  Most consumers will attest that smaller dealerships are more likely to ‘hustle for the sale,’ and provide much better customer service. Again, you’re probably going to own your car for a long time, so why not experience the long-term benefits that a smaller dealership can provide?

Jenkins Imports has served the Milwaukee area with honesty and commitment to customer service for more than 35 years.  At Jenkins, the sale of a car is just the beginning of a long-term customer relationship.  The motto is, “We care about you …. AND your car.”  As a family owned and operated business, these core values will remain for many years to come.

It just makes sense to go Volvo CPO

It just makes sense to go Volvo CPO

Volvo has added luxury and power to it’s widely known reputation of safety, and thanks their Certified Pre-Owned program, you don’t have to buy new to enjoy the benefits of owning a Volvo.

For the past five years, Volvo has received IntelliChoice.com’s “Best Certified Pre-Owned” award in the luxury category.  What does this mean?  According to an article written by autos.aol.com, IntelliChoice analyzed Volvo’s CPO performance against other top brands in their category such as Acura, Audi, BMW and Lexus.  The CPO comparison was based on several criteria including the warranty and inspection processes.  Again in 2012, Volvo was the top choice in the premium category, receiving an astonishing  100% inspection score and finishing among the top five for its warranty score.

Volvo’s higher standards
It takes a special Volvo to even be eligible for the CPO program.  Every CPO vehicle is reconditioned to meet Volvo’s safety, performance and appearance standards according to Volvo’s comprehensive 130+ point inspection.  Vehicles are examined and road tested at more than 130 different points and components are repaired or replaced as needed.  The exterior and powertrain are checked, and each vehicle is road-tested.  For even greater peace of mind, Volvo On Call offers roadside assistancefor the length of the CPO warranty.

Need even more reasons to buy Volvo CPO?

• 6-year/100,000-mile CPO warranty.   You won’t pay a dime for service visits covered by the CPO warranty.  The Volvo factory-backed CPO warranty fully covers every part not specifically excluded;  including the replacement or repair of thousands of components, systems and operations.
• CARFAX Buyback Guarantee.  Every Volvo CPO vehicle is covered by the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee.  A CARFAX Vehicle History Report is run to ensure that the vehicle has a clean title and that its odometer reading is accurate. If a severe problem is reported by a DMV is later discovered, CARFAX will actually buy back the vehicle from you.
• Protection Plus+  Is an option to add to your Certified Pre-Owned Volvo. The Protection Plus+ Program covers your vehicle’s Factory Scheduled Maintenance (FSM) for 6 years or 100,000 miles, offering you a lower total cost of ownership and peace of mind.

It just makes sense to go CPO.  For more information including available inventory, contact Jenkins Volvo directly at 414-265-4400 or online at http://www.JenkinsImports.com