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Where's Your Naughty Meter?

Safety, Scandinavian design and environmental consideration are all part and parcel of the Volvo brand. With the all-new Volvo S60, a new dimension is now being revealed – The Naughty Volvo. The aim is for driving pleasure, world-class design and innovative safety to attract more customers to the Volvo brand.

Volvo Cars is putting most of its campaign online and reveals its more playful dimension, where properties such as extreme driving pleasure and daring design are in the spotlight.

“The all-new Volvo S60 is a particularly dynamic car with an exciting design and innovative safety features. We are showing what it can actually do and just how much fun it is to drive,” says Michael Persson, director of Global Marketing Communications.

A total of twelve short films have been produced at the Volvo test-track. The visitor gets to choose from four headlines what test they want to try out and by using the naughtymeter they decide just how naughty the S60 is to be.

The first film shows a slalom test and at level two a red S60 slips and slides its way along a slalom course marked out with traffic cones and the question “Want it naughty?” appears on the screen. With each level, both the speed and the thrills rise to new heights. And the same principle is applied to the other three films: Elk test, Pedestrian Detection and Driving Pleasure.

 No cheating

“The films haven’t been faked or enhanced in any way. The S60 not only represents the fun side of Volvo, it lives up to its sporty design,” says Sven de Smet, Campaign Development Manager.
A world famous stunt driver has together with the Volvo team planned all the various courses and events. After test-driving the Volvo S60 on the track, he decided to add even more spice to his stunts.

“Of course we don’t encourage anyone else to drive in this way. Instead, what we wanted was to show that the car can handle all this and more thanks to its superb dynamic properties and innovative technical solutions,” explains Sven de Smet.

 There is a fourth level marked on the naughtymeter. It is linked to the question “Not naughty enough? You tell us.” Visitors to the website are asked to send in suggestions for what challenges that last level should contain.

“We certainly aren’t going to blow up cars or allow any risk of personal injury, but in all other respects there are no holds barred,” says Michael Persson.

Five finalists will be presented on the naughty hub. The public get to vote in the winner, who will be named at the end of April. The winning idea will then be filmed in Los Angeles early May.

Aside from Volvo Cars in Sweden who will run a separate campaign more in line with their long-term market communication, the Naughty campaign is global and gets under way with the launch of the all-new Volvo S60 at the Geneva Motor show early March. That is when it will be possible to see how well the campaign succeeds to grab the attention of premium car buyers and for them to experience the fun side of Volvo; the naughty one.

Try It Out and See Where Your Naughty Meter Is!

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If You Aren't Provided with a Vehicle Report Ask Yourself Why?

There are many questions that should be at the forefront of your mind to ask when it comes to buying a pre-owned or use car. One that should ALWAYS be asked is “Can I see the vehicle history reoprt on this car?”

You want to know if the car you are looking at has been involved in any sort of accident or incident and if so the extent of the damage. Dealers are suppose to tell you if there is an accident registered on a vehicle, but if you have ever watched W5 that isn’t always the case.

I have gone out with friends who are looking to buy a car and you would be surprised at the comments we get back when we ask if the car is clean from accidents and if we can see the history report. We got the “yes of course it’s accident free, I don’t have anything on my lot like that.” One dealer so much as said that if we buy the car then he will purchase the vehicle history report for us. What good is that? You want to know ahead of time because this important piece of information provides you with the information you need to make an informed buying decision.

Typically as a used car comes in the Used Car Manager will already have the CarProof already in the vehicle folder, the Dealerships make this common practice. The smaller lots might not necessarily. There is a cost involved for the dealer, but that is the cost of doing business, so do not take any excuse as to why you can’t see it.

If you are buying a car privately, again, protect yourself. Ask if the car is free from any accidents or incidents, but regardless of what they say do your due deligence and check it out.

To check out a car you are buying off someone, get the VIN (vehicle information number), it is usually on the driver’s door on the inside, side panel, or on the driver’s side corner windshield. Write the number down and pull your own CarProof there is a cost to this but hey, a little bit now could save you thousands.

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The all-new Volvo S60 made its world premiere today at the Geneva Motor Show. The car will enter one of the automotive world’s toughest segments backed by an extrovert attitude never before seen in Volvo showrooms. The all-new S60 has been sculpted to move you – both physically and emotionally.
 
“The sporty design delivers a visual promise of enthusiastic driving characteristics and I can assure you that the all-new S60 truly lives up to that promise. Its driving properties are better than those of any previous Volvo. What is more, the car’s innovative new technologies help you become both a better and a safer driver,” says Volvo Car Corporation President and CEO Stephen Odell.
 
With its all-new Volvo S60, Volvo Cars is advancing its position in one of the car world’s most competitive segments: CD Premium.
 
“The competition is razor-sharp and the customers know exactly what they want. The emphasis is on emotional stance, sporty design and dynamic driving properties. Success in this segment means a lot for the brand’s image and we are convinced that the all-new S60 will be one of the strongest contenders,” says Odell.
 
The first-generation Volvo S60 was launched in 2000. It soon became Volvo Cars’ most popular model, enjoying worldwide acclaim and peak sales of 110,000 cars in 2002. All told, there are approximately 600,000 S60s on roads around the world today.
 
Uniform Global Spread

The initial annual target for the all-new Volvo S60 is 90,000 cars and the car’s customer base is spread uniformly throughout the world. Europe (including Russia), North America, and the rest of the world will each account for approximately one-third of total sales.
 
The five largest single markets will be the USA, China, Russia, Sweden and Great Britain.
 
The all-new S60 is built at the Volvo Cars factory in Ghent, Belgium. The

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first cars will be delivered to European customers in early summer 2010. The vehicle will arrive in Canada in the second half of 2010.
 
“Irrespective of whether the customers are in the USA, Europe or elsewhere in the world, they all prioritise the same characteristics. Now we are giving them an entirely new S60 that has a unique appeal to even the most discerning of buyers,” says Odell.
 
Embracing Contrasts

The all-new S60 is a Volvo vehicle that embraces contrasts. Its clear focus on the driver makes it the ideal companion for the keen driving enthusiast. At the same time, it integrates high-tech innovation that helps it protect one of the most vulnerable road-users in modern traffic: the pedestrian.
 
Pedestrian Detection with full auto brake is a groundbreaking technology. It can detect pedestrians that walk onto the road in front of the car, warn the driver, and automatically apply full braking power if the driver does not respond in time.
 
“Pedestrian Detection with full auto brake takes Volvo Cars’ traditional care for the human being to a whole new dimension. In recent years, we have introduced a number of solutions that help the driver avoid accidents with other vehicles. Now we are taking a giant step forward with technology that helps to increase safety for unprotected road users as well,” says Tomas Ahlborg, Project Director for the all-new Volvo S60. “As far as we know, we are the first car maker in the world to offer a complete system that can detect, alert and automatically brake to avoid pedestrians.”
 
For Ahlborg, who also served as one of the driving forces behind the first-generation S60, responsibility for the development of the all-new Volvo S60 has been the most exciting challenge of his career.
 
“The brief from the company’s executive management was short and to the point: create Volvo’s sportiest car ever. Personally, I’m one hundred percent delighted with the result. The all-new S60 is an uncompromisingly sporty sedan. Every single detail is in total harmony with the car’s dynamic credentials,” he explains.
 
Eldorado For Car Enthusiasts

In simple terms, car buyers can be divided into two main categories: enthusiasts and pragmatists. For the enthusiast, the car is a high-priority conversation topic that can never be exhausted. The pragmatist only shows interest in cars when it is time to replace his or her current vehicle with a new one every three or four years or so.
 
In a historical perspective, Volvo Cars’ brand has attracted more pragmatists than enthusiasts. However, as each successive generation of Volvo models became increasingly emotional, that picture has changed – and the all-new S60 is packed with all the ingredients from the enthusiast’s favourite menu.
 
“The number ‘60′ in our model range nowadays indicates our sportiest models. The XC60 was the first step. Now, with the all-new S60, we are placing ourselves right on the car enthusiasts’ radar screen. Later in 2010, we will expand the range by introducing the new Volvo V60 sportswagon,” says Ahlborg.

Source: Volvo Canada

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ALWAYS Compare Rates

It’s an exciting time in the household when a son or daughter is ready to get behind the wheel of your car. Exciting for them, but most parents feel it can be a headache. Getting a car insurance quote new driver, doesn’t have to be a headache and if you are smart it won’t cost you a lot in your insurance premium either!

Think About Insurance When …

If your teen has the first level of their driver’s license (in Ontario it’s the G1, elsewhere in Canada it’s a Class 7), they are to have a licensed driver in the car with them at all times. Because they are under this constant supervision, insurance companies do not consider them a high risk for accidents and are not required to be added to your insurance policy.

The minute their license changes (G2 Ontario, Class 5 everywhere else), they do need to be insured and you’ll have to add them to your insurance policy. When it is time to add them don’t forget to shop for rates. You can get a Canada car insurance online quote and see by how much your rate will be affected from several companies at once and decide from there which way to go.   Continued

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Ok, so you did your research online, read the used car reviews that are available and you have narrowed your choices down. Now comes the time to head off to the dealerships or lots where the cars are and take a look, EXCELLENT!

These 9 tips will help in what to look for generally and which will help you make a more informed purchase decision:

1. Take a walk around the vehicle and look for any sort of differences in paint colour. It could be an indication that there has been some body work done due to an accident. While you’re at it are there scratches and dents that need to be discussed about getting fixed if you were to purchase the vehicle.

2. Check the ground and under to hood for any sort of fluid leaks. Leaking fluid can generally be a sign that something needs repairing and if so depending on the leak it could be a costly one.

3. Start the engine and look under the hood. How does it sound smooth or rough? Is there an excessive amount of smoke?

4. Look at the general wear and tear of the vehicle. If there are leather seats, what is the general condition? Keep in mind that the driver seat wears more because of high use. But generally look at everything. It can usually give you a sign if the car was taken care of properly. Or that it was driven hard.

5. As odd as this sounds but I see it a lot now, check for odors. If you can’t handle the smell of smoke or the smell of a dog then the last thing you want is to buy a car that already smells like that. It takes a lot to get rid of those odors and if they are right in the seats you may never get it out, are you ok with that.

6. Was the vehicle mainly used for highway driving or local driving? Again, the stop/go of local driving is generally harder on a car than getting it out on the highway and letting it go. Was it a one owner car?

7. THIS IS BIG and something I see all the time. Is EVERYTHING in working order? In the winter does the heat work and if applicable what about the heated seats are they working. In the summer, how is the AC. Check the sunroof that it works, check your radio, power windows (all of them), locks, mirrors? Make sure all your accessories are in working order. Is there one key or two, is there an owner’s manual, mats. Make a note of them and use them as bargaining power when you are working out a deal.

8. When you’re driving, drive with the radio off (now that you know it works of course). Listen to the engine, how is the drive, do the brakes squeak or are they soft? Is there any excessive rattling or any sort of vibrating in the steering? Again, these are all signs that things are not necessarily right with the car.

9. Ask to see the Car Proof. DO NOT take the word that it is clean and no accidents. Ask if it is a daily rental, taxi or police vehicle. A dealership/car lot is suppose come forward and tell you but there are some that won’t. DO NOT accept this statement “Printing off a Car Proof is expensive and we don’t do it until the car is sold.” That’s bogus, don’t sign a thing, and walk away.

Keep in mind that once you have narrowed your selection down, there is nothing stopping you from putting a condition on the sale, ie, “sale subject to mechanic inspection.” What that means is you make arrangements to have a mechanic come and take at look at the car. In most cases a dealership will let you take the car to your mechanic to have them look at it, or at the very least make arrangements for the mechanic to go with you to the dealership. They can put the car up on a hoist for you and your mechanic can take a look and let you know if it is ok or not.

These tips will certainly give you a good foundation of what to look for when you are buying a pre-owned car. Do not allow yourself to be pressured, take your time. There is nothing wrong with taking the car out on a test drive and getting the information you need and then going back the next day. Take your time.

Good luck!!!

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DEMO Model Save the Freight, Air Tax, Fuel Tax

If you are looking for a vehicle that has great fuel economy (7.0L/100 kms Highway, 10.0L/100 kms City), has a versatile interior and longevity then this S40 Volvo is a car to consider.

Our 2009 S40 Volvo has 14,000 kms (Demo Model), Barents Blue exterior and Gray T-Tec interior. It has the balance of a 4 year / 80,000 km warranty and an extended Volvo warranty is available.

This S40 Volvo is equipped as follows:

2.4i 5 cly – 168 hp
automatic
heated front seats
premium package (inclds: leather wrap steering wheel, shifter knob, auto-dimming rear view mirror with compass, retractable side-view mirrors with puddle lights, headlight washers, homelink, power driver seat with memory)
sunroof
AM/FM/CD – jack for iPod or MP3 player
cruise control
steering wheel mounted audio controls

Why consider a DEMO?

One word … SAVINGS!

There are a lot of people who don’t like the idea of buying a new car because they don’t like the idea of having to pay for the extras. If you fall into that same category then consider a DEMO where you will save on the freight, air tax, fuel tax and PDI.

If you have been considering a S40 Volvo and would like more details on this particular one or are looking for something else in a Demo Volvo, let me know and I can send you a list of what we have available!

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Any vehicle in the Volvo line-up is an excellent driving experience and the S60 Volvo is no exception.

If you are looking for a sport sedan that has a versatile interior, is known for its safety, performance and reliability then THIS S60 Volvo is certainly worth a look!

This is a 2009 Volvo S60 2.5T Front Wheel Drive Demo (driven by one of our Managers). It has 14,500 kms (approx) and has the balance of a 4 year / 80,000 kms warranty with an extended warranty available.

This vehicle is equipped as follows:

5 sp automatic with Geartronic
4-wheel power disc brakes (frnt ventilated)
ABS
17″ alloy wheels
Front fog lamps
Heated leather seats
Power driver and passenger seats
Cruise control
Performance audio
Luxury package (auto dimming rearview mirror, wood inlays, active bending lights, level sensor, mass movement sensor, driver seat and mirror memory, … and much more!

If you are not fond of the new styling for the 2011 Volvo S60 and would prefer the current styling, we have our Demo for you to consider!!

For more information on this car, don’t hesitate to contact me at Volvo of Durham, Pickering ON (Canada, eh!).

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The Volvo S60 Concept made its debut at the Detroit Motor Show and the initial reactions and comments have been fantastic!

It started with the 2010 Volvo XC60 breaking ground with the new look for Volvo and has continued on with the 2011 Volvo C30 and C70. The Volvo S60 will certainly turn some heads!

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When Your Day Changes Fast, The V50 Sport Wagon Makes Sure You Keep Up!

For 2010 the Volvo V50 has gone through a couple of slight changes. There are still three trim levels as well as an R-Design Package for the V50. Starting off with the trim levels is the 2.4i and 2.4i Premium will has the 2.4-litre, 5-cylinder engine (168 hp/170 lb-ft torque). Both are a front wheel drive vehicle with manual and automatic transmissions available.  The V50 T5 AWD is powered by a 2.5-litre, turbocharged 5-cylinder engine (227-hp and 236 lb.-ft. of torque) with a standard manual and available automatic transmission.

The  2.4i comes equipped with 16″ wheels, Dynamic Stability and Traction Control, cruise control, air conditioning, T-Tec seating surfaces and a 4-speaker CD audio system.  Optional features available:  5-speed automatic transmission and integrated booster seats.

The 2.4i Premium adds: alloy wheels, sunroof, power driver and passenger seat, Electronic Climate Control, heated front seats, steering-wheel audio controls, rain-sensing wipers, Bluetooth and an 8-speaker CD audio system with satellite radio. Options include a 5-speed automatic transmission,

Mirrors the versatility of modern life - your life!

leather seats, 17″ alloy wheels, integrated booster seats and a 6-disc CD changer. The Tech Package adds keyless entry and drive, Blind Spot Information System and a Premium Sound system with 12 DynAudio speakers, a 650-watt amplifier and Dolby Pro Logic II Surround Sound processing.

The T5 AWD (turbo AWD) includes: 17″ alloy wheels, Blind Spot Information System, Active Bending Lights, a firmer dynamic chassis, leather seating surfaces, aluminum inserts on the gear shift and steering wheel. Available package for the T5 is the Tech Package (premium audio system, keyless entry and drive and a navigation system with real time traffic updates).Stand alone options include: Integrated booster seats and a 6-disc in-dash CD changer (when you upgrade to 6-disc the USB is deleted)

As mentioned above the R-Design Package is available on 2.4i Premium and T5 AWD. The R-Design adds visual appeal to the V50 and includes a skirt package, Active Bending Lights (2.4i Premium only), rear spoiler, 17″ alloy wheels, leather and T-Tec combination seats, chrome mirror caps, sport dials and pedals, unique steering wheel and floor mats, and aluminum inlays.

Build Your Own Volvo V50 Sport Wagon

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There are previous posts here that will take you through the steps that can help you find a good quality used car. What I wanted to do was explain the difference between buying from an ABC lot and from a Dealership.

Not all used car dealers are created equal and if you see a car on a lot that is of interest to you, do your homework and make sure you protect yourself. What I mean by that is this:

1. Get a vehicle report on the car – ask to see the UCDA Report or the Car Proof to check and make sure that there are no registered accidents. The report should also tell you if the car was registered in any other Province and if it is a US car. If you get a song and dance that the car is clean but no report is presented … don’t even go any further … just leave. DON’T TAKE THEIR WORD FOR IT.

2. Test drive the car – if you get the vehicle report and it looks clean then take the car for a test drive. Check and make sure that everything works; the power windows they all go up and down, locks, keyless entry, air conditioning, heat, power seats, heated seats … you get the picture check it all.

What I have found is when people come into our dealership and it is the middle of winter or summer they fail to check the other things that they will need down the road. In the middle of winter, people forget to check the a/c, sunroof, etc and in the summer they forget to check the heat and heated seats to make sure they work.

3. Have the vehicle mechanically checked – There is nothing wrong with having a mechanic check over a car for you. There have been plenty of times when I have had a customer who has asked me if we can take the car to his mechanic or if the mechanic can come to the dealership to check it out. Typically the mechanic comes to the dealership and the car is put on the hoist. In the case of used car dealers who don’t have the facilities (and a lot of them don’t) then make arrangements with them to have your mechanic check it out.

Not all used car dealers are created equal and you can pick up some good quality used cars, but you need to do your due diligenc.

Have a question … post it and let’s get your an answer!

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When you are leasing a car there are general things that you need to figure out before you get to the Dealership. Things like how many kms per year will you drive, are you planning on putting any money down and another is the length or time or the car lease term that is going to work for you.

Typically the car lease terms are 24, 36, 48 and depending on the manufacturer there may be a 60 month option. Sit down with your Lease Manager and go through the various terms with them and they will let you know how the term affects the car lease payment.

Pay attention to the rates and residuals from one term to the next. A shorter term may have high residuals (the higher the residual means, in most cases, a lower payment).

The typical car lease terms are 36 and 48 months. I would not recommend going any longer than the 48 month term. The whole idea behind a lease payment is that it is lower than a finance payment because you are only paying for the amount of the car you are driving for a set period of time. If you go more than the 48 month lease term – to the 60 month term – you have almost paid for the whole car and you still don’t own it. Really think about the term and again, get the Lease Manager to do a compairson for you and to show you the differences so you are better informed and can make a better buying decision!

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It Will Hold Everything You Love and Safely Too!

There have been slight changes to the Volvo V70 for 2010. As a FWD only the V70 has two trim levels (V70 3.2 and the V70 3.2 Premium) and an R-Design Package is available. The Volvo V70 is equipped with a 3.2-litre,

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235-horsepower, in-line six cylinder engine producing 236 lb.-ft. of torque. It comes standard in a 6-speed automatic transmission.

The entry-level V70 3.2 comes standard with: 16″ alloy wheels, dual-zone Electronic Climate Control, Dynamic Stability and Traction Control, Bluetooth, power driver’s seat with memory, heated front seats, T-tec seating surfaces and a 6-speaker audio system.  Stand alone options are: metallic paint and dual-stage integrated booster cushions for the rear seats.

The 3.2 Premium adds a list of additional features as standard equipment and includes: sunroof, leather seating surfaces, power tailgate, Blind Spot Information System, 8-speaker audio system and power passenger seat. Two option packages are available. The first, a Luxury Package (Active Bending Lights, Four-C active chassis, front and rear parking assistance, heated rear seats or dual-stage integrated booster cushions, speed sensitive steering and rain sensing wipers).  The second, is the Tech Package (Premium Sound system with 12 DynAudio speaker, a 650-watt amplifier and Dolby Pro Logic II Surround Sound processing, 6-disc in-dash CD changer, satellite radio, Personal Car Communicator (PCC) with keyless drive and Collision Avoidance System (CAS)). In order to add the Tech Package you must also include the Luxury Package. Available options specific for the 3.2 Premium include: wood inlays and wood steering wheel.

The available R-Design Package on the 2010 V70 includes: 18″ alloy wheels, active bending lights, parking assist front and rear, heated rear seats, metallic paint, lowered sport chassis, rear spoiler and rain sensor. Other elements of the R-Design include: sport exhaust tips, grille and steering wheel with R-Design emblem, sport aluminium inlays, gear shift knob with aluminium inlays.

Stand alone options for both the Premium and R-Design Package include: bright roof rails, child booster seats, navigation and the rear seat dual DVD sytem.

What is the Personal Car Communictor (PCC)

Within 100 metres of the V70 this system on the key fob will notify the driver if the car is locked, unlocked, if the alarm was activated and if a heartbeat has been detected inside the vehicle at the press of a button. Beyond 100 meters, the driver can check if the “lock” button was pressed when the wagon was left.

What is the Collision Avoidance System (CAS)

This system utilizes long-range radar and a short-range digital camera to deliver a Collision Warning system with Auto Brake that will visually and audibly warn the driver of a potential collision and autonomously apply up to 50 per cent braking power should a collision become imminent. CAS also adds Lane Departure Warning, Distance Alert to help maintain a safe distance to the vehicle in front and Driver Alert to evaluate the driver’s control of the vehicle and warn them if there is increased likelihood they are asleep or distracted.

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The V70’s body structure as well as the rest of the Volvo line-up, is composed of four kinds of steel to distribute collision energy around the passenger cabin. The interior is equipped with a collapsible steering column, a full complement of airbags and the company’s unique Volvo Whiplash Protection System to reduce the likelihood of soft tissue injuries in a rear-end collision.  The V70 is also equipped with braking aids such as ABS and Electronic Brake Force Distribution. Security features include approach and “Home Safe” lighting to illuminate the area around and in front of the vehicle to bring attention to any hazards, such as ice.

Build Your Own Volvo V70!

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Luxury Within Reach!

For 2010 the Volvo S40 comes in three trim levels which have changed slightly and an available R-Design Package. The 2.4i and 2.4i Premium are powered by a 2.4-litre, 5-cylinder engine giving you 168 horsepower and

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170 lb.-ft. of torque. The S40 T5 AWD is powered by a 2.5-litre, turbocharged 5-cylinder engine producing 227-horsepower and 236 lb.-ft. of torque. Both the 2.4i and 2.4i Premium are front wheel drive with the manual and automatic transmission options available. The Volvo S40 T5 is an all-wheel-drive with manual or automatic transmissions being an available option.

The Volvo S40 2.4i comes equipped with 16″ steel wheels, Dynamic Stability and Traction Control, cruise control, air conditioning, T-Tec seating surfaces and a 4-speaker CD audio system.

The 2.4i Premium adds 16″ alloy wheels, sunroof, power driver and passenger seat, Electronic Climate Control, heated front seats, steering-wheel audio controls, rain-sensing wipers, Bluetooth and an 8-speaker CD audio system with satellite radio. Options include the Tech Package (premium sound, keyless drive, Blind sport Information System. Stand alone options include the 5-speed automatic transmission, metallic paint, leather seats, 17″ alloy wheels and a 6-disc CD changer.

Rounding out the trim levels is the T5 AWD which adds the turbo engine and all-wheel drive as well as features such as 17″ alloy wheels, Blind Spot Information System, Active Bending Lights, a firmer dynamic chassis, leather seating surfaces, aluminum inserts on the gear shift and steering wheel. The Tech Package (premium audio system, keyless entry and drive and a navigation system with real time traffic updates).

As mentioned there is an available R-Design package for the 2.4i Premium and T5 AWD adds visual appeal to the Volvo S40. The package includes a skirt package, Active Bending Lights (2.4i Premium only), rear spoiler, 17″ alloy wheels, leather and T-Tec combination seats, chrome mirror caps, sport dials and pedals, unique steering wheel and floor mats, and aluminum inlays.

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Will Take You Farther … Safer!

The 2010 Volvo XC70 offers a versatile interior, with the go anywhere, do anything attitude. There are three trim levels offered for the Volvo XC70 for this model year, the XC70 AWD, XC70 AWD Premium and the XC70 T6 AWD.

Both the XC70 3.2 AWD and 3.2 AWD Premium are powered by a 3.2-litre, 235-horsepower, in-line six cylinder engine producing 236 lb.-ft. of torque.  The top-of-the-line Volvo XC70 T6 AWD has the 3.0-litre turbocharged in-line six cylinder engine giving you 281-horsepower and delivering 295 lb.-ft. of torque

Features of the XC70 3.2 AWD include 16″ alloy wheels, dual-zone electronic climate control, dynamic stability and traction control, bluetooth, power driver’s seat with memory, heated front seats, T-tec seating surfaces and an 8-speaker CD audio system.  Available options are: metallic paint and two stage integrated child booster seats.

 The 3.2 AWD Premium starts standard features include: sunroof, leather seating surfaces, power tailgate, blind spot information system, power passenger seat and tint. If you are looking for a little more in terms of options the following packages are available: Luxury Package (active bending lights, four-C-chasis, park assist front and rear, heated rear seats*, speed sensitive steering and rain sensor), Tech Package (premium sound Dolby Pro-Logic – 12 speakers, in-dash 6-CD, satellite radio, Collision Avoidance System (CAS)** Personal Security Communicator with keyless drive (PCC)). There are also stand alone optoins available which consist of: metallic paint, 17″ SARGAS alloy wheels, wood steering wheel and inlays, and child booster seats.

The Volvo XC70 T6 AWD rounds out the trim levels and includes the follow standard feastures: 17″ alloy wheels, ventilated leather seats, Four-C active chassis, active bending lights, front and rear parking assistance, heated rear seats or dual-stage integrated booster cushions, power tailgate, speed sensitive steering, satellite radio, 6-disc in-dash CD changer and rain sensing wipers. One available package to add would be the Tech Package (premium sound system, CAS and PCC. Stand-alone options include 18″ alloy wheels, navigation system with real time traffic updates and dual-screen rear seat entertainment system.

Build A Volvo XC70 Your Way!

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For 2010 there have been a few changes to the Volvo XC90. The five-passenger seating has been discontinued and is now offered as a seven-passenger only. The trims lines have been changed slightly as well, with three available models and an available R-Design package.

As mentioned the XC90 comes in three trim levels the: 3.2AWD, 3.2 AWD Luxury and the V8 AWD Executive. You can also decide on a R-Design package that is available on the 3.2. Engine wise the  3.2-litre V6 engine giving you 235hp, or a 4.4L V8 offering 311hp. Both have electronically-controlled all0wheel drive and they use a six-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic.

Features on the 3.2 AWD include 17-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control, power rear child locks, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist, comfort chassis, speed-sensitive steering, front and rear fog lights, headlight washers, heated mirrors with puddle lamps and integrated turn signals, privacy glass, roof rails, cloth seats, driver’s power seat, fold-flat front passenger seat, 40/20/40 split-folding rear seat, integrated second-row centre child booster seat, CD stereo, auto-dimming rearview mirror, compass, cruise control, garage door opener, illuminated vanity mirrors, illuminated locking glovebox, floor mats, outside temperature gauge, auto up/down front windows, tilt and telescopic steering wheel with audio controls, trip computer, and variable intermittent wipers. Available options for the XC90 3.2 AWD included: Premium Package (upgrades to heated leather seats, sunroof, blind sport information system and rainsensor). The stand alone option is metallic paint.

The 3.2 AWD Luxury adds 18-inch alloy wheels, blind spot information system, mass movement sensor, level sensor, active headlights, power sunroof, heated leather seats, power passenger seat, wood steering wheel, wood accents, rain-sensing wipers, rear headphone outlets, and rear parking assist. Available options are: navigation, rear seat DVD, premium audio and an upgrade to an in-dash 6-CD system (keep in mind that if you upgrade to the 6-CD you lose the USB port)

The R-Design gives you 19-inch alloy wheels, door handles, wheel arches and mouldings are body colour matching, front and rear skid plates, polished exhaust tips, aluminum accents, and black-faced gauges. For the R-Design stand alone options include: metallic paint, navigation, dual screen rear DVD, premium audio, in-dash 6-CD, rear air conditioning and brushed roof rails.

The V8 AWD Executive builds on the 3.2 AWD Luxury and adds aluminum roof rails, colour-coordinated door handles, wheel arches and mouldings, and premium 12-speaker DynAudio stereo system. Stand alone options include: rear air conditioning, navigation, the dual screen rear DVD system and the upgrade to the in dash 6-CD.

Build YOUR Own 2010 Volvo XC90

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Legendary Safety, Performance and Reliability the 2010 Volvo Line-Up

You read the heading right!

If you are looking for a vehicle and Volvo is on your list, then you are in for some incredible savings and a hard time deciding … deciding of course which Volvo you want!

The VOLVO INCENTIVES are EXCELLENT!

Check It Out:

2010 Volvo S40 – 0% Financing up to 48 Months APR + Up to $3,500 in Factory Cash

2010 Volvo S80 - 0% Financing up to 48 Months APR + Up to $7,500 in Factory Cash

2010 Volvo V50 - 0% Financing up to 48 Months APR + Up to $3,500 in Factory Cash

2010 Volvo V70 - 0% Financing up to 48 Months APR + Up to $2,500 in Factory Cash

2010 Volvo XC70 - 0% Financing up to 48 Months APR + Up to $4,500 in Factory Cash

2010 Volvo XC90 - 0% Financing up to 48 Months APR + Up to $6000 in Factory Cash

If you are in the market for a new car, give Volvo a thought. Take the time out of your day take one for a test drive, put it through its paces and see if it will meet your needs and fit within your lifestyle. The incentives right now are excellent, but, what you are getting is a vehicle that has an average lifespan of 17.7 years and holds resale value very well.

Ask someone who owns a Volvo and let them share with you what they think of their car!

If you have any questions about the Volvo line-up, please don’t hesitate to contact me, I will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have!

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The Volvo S80 has gone through a bit of a touch up for 2010. Starting with the interior there is the addition of a new steering wheel, aluminum dials, leather seats and door panels with matching stitching. Outside the S80 received a new grille with a larger iron-mark logo and a bit more bling on the air intakes, lower doors and under the taillamps. A few cosmetic changes that have certainly added to the classy elegance that the Volvo S80 is known for.

The S80 has three trim levels and three engine choices. The S80 3.2 FWD uses the 3.2L V6 (235 hp), the S80 T6 uses the turbocharged 3.0L V6 (281 hp) and rounding out the line is the S80 V8 AWD which has a 4.4L V8 (311 hp). All have the six-speed automatic transmission.

Volvo is known for not inundating you with a load of options and choices. The S80 3.2 FWD features include: 16-inch NAOS alloy wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated mirrors with puddle lamps, front and rear fog lights, headlight washers, whiplash-preventing front seats, heated leather seats, fold-flat front passenger seat, 60/40 split-folding second-row seat, tilt and telescopic leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, CD stereo with auxiliary input, auto-dimming rearview mirror, compass, cruise control, garage door opener, illuminated vanity mirrors, illuminated locking glovebox, floor mats, outside temperature gauge, auto up/down windows, intermittent wipers, and trip computer. The Premium Package is an available option and includes power passenger seat, heated front seats, bluetooth and an upgrade of 17″ CASSINI allow wheels. Stand alone options include sunroof and metallic paint.

The T6 AWD adds blind spot information system, retractable mirrors, Four-C Active Chassis, adaptive xenon headlights, power sunroof, heated and ventilated perforated power-adjustable leather front seats, driver’s side memory, heated rear seats, six-CD/MP3 stereo with Sirius satellite radio, Bluetooth connectivity, humidity sensor, and front and rear parking assist. The Tech Package is an available option and includes; premium sound, collision avoidance system, personal security communicator with keyless drive, speed sensitive steering, mass movement sensor and level sensor. Stand alone options include wood steering wheel (with wood inlays only), metallic paint, navigation and the dual screen rear DVD system.

Rounding out the three is the V8 AWD which adds adaptive cruise control, collision warning with auto brake, distance alert, level sensor, mass movement sensor, personal car communicator with keyless drive, executive floor mats, ventilated massaging soft leather front seats, walnut wood inserts, wood steering wheel, premium 12-speaker Dolby Pro Logic sound system, analog clock, illuminated sill plates, and infrared rain-sensing wipers. Stand alone options include the navigation and dual screen rear DVD system.

There are many creature comforts which makes driving the S80 an incredible driving experience!

Build your own 2010 Volvo S80

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Car leasing has been around for a bit now and if you have leased a car (or a few) there are still questions that you should always ask. Things change over time, especially at the time when you turn in your leased car and knowing things ahead of times prepares you better for the duration of your lease and afterwards.

Here are some things to think about and structure your lease accordingly:

1. How many kms (or miles, as the case may be) do you drive on a regular basis? If your driving habits are about to change because your lifestyle has changed then you need to give some that to that and compensate for it. One of the biggest charges at the end of a lease is kms overages. You can lessen that expense in a couple of wasys:

a. you can determine the amount of kms at the onset. Many people really have no idea. There are typically two lease alternatives that deal with kms. You can opt for a 20,000 km/year lease or 24,000 km/year. If you know that you won’t do over 24,000 go for it. That way you are protected. If you do less that 24,000, no you won’t get the excess back, but you will be protected.

b. half way through your lease if you know that you are going to be over, call and buy excess kms. Costs vary from brand to brand as to how much per km. This way you are paying over the remaining term as opposed to paying the lump sum at the end.

Overage on your kms (or miles) is one aspect of leasing we give no thought to during the course of our term. Only at the end do we tend to suck back and reload and realise that we have a huge bill facing us. Take the time, look at your situation as you go and if need be buy extra kms on the fly!

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True Story … Had a lady come into our dealership who was looking for a XC90. She wasn’t sure if she wanted a new or used one, but had always liked the look and knew that was what she wanted.

We scheduled a time for her to come in and she took both a new and the used one I had out for a test drive. She liked both but what it really boiled down to was getting into a monthly payment that would work for her without having to worry. We spent a couple of hours together and by the time she left had all the information she needed on both vehicles.

She didn’t end up buying from me and the only reason was due to the monthly payment she wanted to be at. She decided to go to a used car lot instead because she found a XC90 there that was cheaper than the one I had for sale. It happens, but … if you are going to look at a vehicle on a used car lot, OTHER THAN a dealership … keep these things in mind:

We (meaning dealerships and used car lots) all buy vehicles for our used car lots at the same place, the auction. Right now there is a huge demand for used Volvos and a very limited supply, so it stands to reason that we would give a long hard look at ALL Volvos that go through.

You really need to keep that in mind, when you see a vehicle, like a Volvo on a used car lot and ask yourself why? Why, if there is such a huge demand and a short supply of good Volvos would a car like that be on a used car lot rather than at a dealership?

There could very well be a reason, like:

1. It was in an accident. I am talking considerable damage, or

2. It was a vehicle brought in from the US. Some might not mind the fact that it is a US car, because it is a great deal, but is it really? Think in terms of the type of weather conditions the US has had with flooding, etc. ALL those vehicles didn’t just get gathered up crushed never to be seen again. They were cleaned up, fixed and sent somewhere. Also think in terms of warranties. If having some sort of vehicle service plan is important to you, you might want to check first to see if there is something available for you.

I am not saying that buying a used car from a lot other than a dealership is bad. Just make sure you do your homework. The car looks fantastic and it is at an awesome price to boot … WHY??

The XC90 my customer purchased was a US vehicle. She said she had it checked (which is a good thing). She came into the Parts Department because the Rear DVD didn’t have the Remote or the Wireless Headsets that were suppose to be with it … hmmmm

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- If you look at the photo it is a Volvo XC70. Average life of a Volvo is 17.7 years!!

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The Volvo XC60 took first prize in the “Family Car of the Year” category in the first-ever Women’s World Car of the Year competition. All told, 21 cars competed in four categories when eight female motoring journalists from seven countries voted for their favourite cars.
 
“It is naturally immensely gratifying that women appreciate the Volvo XC60 and that our product meets their requirements. With the Volvo XC60 we feel we have truly succeeded in creating a car that appeals to many different customer groups,” says Johan Rasmusson, Car Line Manager for the Volvo XC60 and XC90 at Volvo Cars.

 
Over the past year, eight female motoring journalists from Britain, the USA, Canada, South Africa, India, Australia and New Zealand put 21 selected cars to the test. The group and the award were created to educate the world’s car makers about female customers’ requirements.
 
“We searched a long time to put together a team of female motoring correspondents qualified to vote for the winners. This was no easy task since there aren’t that many female motoring journalists,” says Sandy Myhre, jury chairperson from New Zealand.
 
All the winners in the four categories were recently presented in London. The Volvo XC60 won the “Family Car of the Year” category. The overall winner of the competition was the Jaguar XF.
 
Child-friendliness important
The cars were assessed on a wide range of criteria described as a “women- specific shopping-list”. This includes parameters such as storage space, child-friendliness, aesthetic appeal – that is to say design – and driving pleasure.
 
Acceleration and torque were also assessed, but were not among the top priorities. Climate impact was another factor. One of the more unusual assessment parameters was “sex appeal”. However, this was not a factor that made any major impact on the final result.
 
The voting procedure and the competition itself were monitored by Paul McCormick from globally renowned auditing firm Grant Thornton.
 
Sexiness scored low
“I assumed that women would definitely attach greater importance to properties such as value for money and child-friendliness. As the votes started adding up it became clear that factors such as sexiness and climate impact were being assessed more critically, scoring relatively low marks compared with certain other categories,” says Paul Mc Cormick.
 
In order to qualify for this year’s competition, the cars had to be sold in at least ten countries throughout the world and must have been available on the market between September 2008 and September 2009.
“What is most exciting for us women in the jury from all these different countries around the world is that for the first time ever, we have had the opportunity to express in our own way which cars impress us,” says Sandy Myhre.

To test drive a Volvo XC60 come into Volvo of Durham!

Source: Volvo Cars Canada

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The internet has made shopping for a used car a lot easier than how it has been in the past. Before you would check the papers and then go from dealership to dealership to find the car of your choice.

NOW! We can sit at home and search online through sites like trader.ca or better yet a set list of dealerships without having to go and be bothered!

However, when it comes to buying a used car online, the researching and searching is where the whole buying process ends. Buying a used car online is a little more difficult a process than buying a new car. With a new car you can shop for the best pricing and even if the dealership isn’t close to you the savings may be so great that it is worth your while travelling. You can go and take a look at the new car locally and see if it will meet your needs and fit withn your lifestyle and know that the new car on your local lot isn’t going to be different than the new one where the excellent deal is.

With a used car there is only ONE with those options, those kms and colour. You can go online and narrow down the used car search, send emails asking for details, but eventually you are going to have to go to the dealership and take a look at it, take it for a test drive and put it through its paces.

I have many customers who have used the internet as a research tool when they are in the market for a used car. They have commented that the interet has made theprocess a lot easier, but with a used car you NEED to go and see it and test drive it.

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One of the big advantages that leasing a new car has over financing a new one  is the payment. When you finance a new car you are paying for the whole car, all the taxes and fees. 

With a car lease your payment is based on the amount of car you will be driving over a set period of time. You are paying taxes on a car lease, however, the taxes pertain to the payment not the car as it does when you are financing.

One big question that comes up a lot is lowering the payment by putting money down. On a finance it makes a little more sense. The whole point of financing a car is because you plan on keeping the car for a while.

For a lease and if you were at my desk, I would certainly advise you to rethink it, especially if you were planning on putting a sizeable amount down. That large sum down would be more beneficial to you if you were to finance. With a lease that money down is only lowering the payment, if you are comfortable with the payment as it is, then leave it and keep the money in your pocket where it belongs.  

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When your car lease is up you have two options available to you:

1. You can decide to give the car back and get into another vehicle.

2. You can decide to do a lease buy out instead where you are planning on keeping the car.

Before you make the hard-fast decision about  a lease buy out, read through this so that you know what to expect and do you homework!

What Is The Lease Buy Out?

When you initially signed the lease contract you were provided with the lease buy out value … what you would have to pay for the  car if you decided to keep the vehicle. Keep in mind that the value is before tax and also keep in mind that the lease buy out value is NOT negotiable. The price is the price. It doesn’t matter if this is your “x” number of vehicle with the brand, the price is the price.

What Is The Current Market Value?

One way to determine if the lease buy out value is worth it or not is to have the vehicle appraised. You already know what you have to pay for the car, so find out what it is actually worth in today’s market dollars and see if it is worth it. If you are paying more for the car than what it is actually worth, then my question to you would be “why?” Give that car back and get into something else!

Some people will consider a lease buy out because they have a ton of excess kms or excess damage and they don’t want to pay. Again, before you do that check with the Dealership. Many people I have dealt with, these are typically two of the main reasons why they are going to buy out their lease. In a lot of these situations I have been able to help them with the excess kms or damage charges, give the car back and get into a new car for not much more than what they were paying initially. It might not always be the case, but you know … it certainly is worth trying first.

What Is The Lease Buy Out Process?

If you do decide to go through a lease buy out, then this is the process:

1. Visit your Leasing Manager and let them know what you are doing
2. If you are wanting to finance the lease buy out then your Leasing Manager will have you fill out a credit application and get the approval for you. (Keep in mind that this vehicle is now considered a used car and the rates will be different than they are for new).
3. You are responsible for getting a Safety Inspection and E-Test done. Once that is completed give that paperwork to your Leasing Manager so that they can get the ownership transferred. (There is a change of ownership, from the Leasing Company to you)
4. You will need to let your Car Insurance Company know of the change as well so they can update the information on the policy
5. You’ll make an appointment with the Leasing Manager to finish off the transaction and sign the paperwork.

The process is pretty straight forward once you decide which way to go. Again, find out what alternatives you have to a lease buy out, especially if you fall into the situation of excess kms and/or damage. See what the Dealership can do for you, in terms of helping you go for a new vehicle as opposed to a lease buy out.

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At the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will present a battery-electric Volvo C30 with a range of 150 km. The show car represents the first step toward building a test fleet of at least 50 electric Volvo C30s that will be on the road in 2011.

Volvo Cars first presented a basic, driveable electric car prototype in September, 2009. The C30 to be shown in Detroit takes the company one step further in the development process as this vehicle features a complete interior, full instrumentation and as well as enhanced battery packaging.

“The first prototype helped us identify the main technological challenges, such as battery packaging and safety issues,” says Lennart Stegland, Director of Volvo Cars Special Vehicles. “We have addressed these challenges without compromising the C30’s cool and fun-to-drive personality. I am very happy with the result. The electric C30 in Detroit is a much more complete product.”

The next step in 2010 is a factory-built series of test cars. Selected users will drive the test fleet during a two-year trial period during which time Volvo Cars will collect valuable, real-world technical data as well as feedback on the user’s driving behaviours with an electric car.

 The Swedish Energy Agency is supporting the project by contributing SEK 150 million towards its funding.

 Valuable field data
A pure electric car has different characteristics compared to a car with an internal combustion engine. With the test fleet, Volvo Cars engineers will have the opportunity to study how users handle these differences.

 ”Our test fleet data will be valuable in Volvo Cars’ development of electric cars,” says Stegland.  “It will also provide crucial input for the infrastructure planners and help define which services are needed to make rechargeable cars the most attractive choice in the future.”

 New instruments and graphics
The electric C30 looks like a regular Volvo C30 and it offers the same safety, comfort and roominess as the standard car. The most obvious difference is inside the car with unique instruments, which is largely limited to communicating road speed and energy consumption. However, it also integrates a number of new symbols such as a gauge for battery charge status.

The driving experience is also different to that in a conventional car. The electric C30 has no transmission gears and the motor’s power is delivered seamlessly, with maximum torque available immediately.

“Sailing along virtually without a sound is a very special experience,” says Stegland. “The power is there instantaneously. We need to spend a lot of time verifying a transmission system that is both comfortable and safe for the driver to handle and at the same time utilizes the battery’s capacity optimally at different speeds.”

 Like a regular C30 – all the fun but with no emissions
An electric motor uses approximately one-fourth as much energy as an engine running on fossil fuels. This superior energy efficiency suggests that interest in electric cars will increase as fuel prices rise and demands for low CO2 emissions become increasingly stringent.

The Volvo C30 shown in Detroit is powered by Lithium-Ion batteries that can be recharged via either a regular household power socket or special roadside charging stations. Charging the battery fully takes about eight hours.  If the car is recharged with renewable electricity, CO2 emissions could be almost zero from a well-to-wheel perspective.

Top speed with a fully charged battery pack is about 130 km/h. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes less than 11 seconds and maximum range is up to 150 km. These performance figures cover the daily transport needs of more than 90 percent of all motorists in Europe.

 As safe as all other Volvo vehicles
The electric motor is fitted under the hood while the two batteries (24 kWh) are installed in the propshaft tunnel and in the space normally occupied by the fuel tank; meaning outside the passenger compartment and away from the deformation zones.

“What is more, they are well encapsulated and the structure around them has been reinforced,” says Thomas Broberg, Senior Safety Advisor at Volvo Cars.  ”Electric cars represent yet another interesting challenge in our dedication to building the world’s safest cars. An electrically powered Volvo must be as safe as all other new Volvos. And the very same standards also apply to ownership, driving and protection in the event of an accident.”

 Market prospects for electric power
When it comes to electric-only cars, there are several factors that determine their appeal in the future.

 ”The consumers must feel that this type of car is attractive both to drive and own,” says Paul Gustavsson, Director of Electrification Strategy at Volvo Cars.  “That is why electric cars have to be as comfortable and safe and offer the same sort of performance as cars with other power sources. We believe in this technology and our field test aims to demonstrate that electric cars have considerable market potential. However, offering an attractive car is not enough. What is also needed initially is a system of subsidies to make the electric car’s expensive battery technology financially viable for the car buyers. We hope that the authorities and the rest of the society will follow Volvo Cars in our ‘Drive Towards Zero’ – Volvo Cars’ journey towards zero emissions.”

 Technical specification Electric C30

Source:  Volvo Cars of Canada

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When people come into our dealership looking to buy a new car, a great many overlook the possibility of getting into a demo.

A demo model is one that has been driven by a sales person or management and has kms on it. How many typically depends on the dealership, you will find kms on a demo anywhere from 7,000 kms or over.

A demo that is within the same model year is still eligible for all the manufacturer programs and incentives. On top of that you can save on some of the fees like; fuel tax, air tax, PDI and freight. In some cases that could save you $1500 or more, again depending the dealer group and their policies.

It is a very viable option for you, especially if you want to benefit from the savings and don’t mind the fact that it has kms on it.

Keep that in mind when you are looking to buy a new car and don’t forget to ask the dealer if they have any demo models!

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I have a few people each week asking me “how can I take over a car lease?”

If you find you are in a situation:

1. Where you need a vehicle but really don’t have the time to shop at the moment;

2. Your situation has changed and you need car but something short term,

3. Want to lease a vehicle but the rates at the moment are just out of this world for the vehicle you want, but you need a car and leasing is the way you want to go,

An alternative to buying vs leasing a car would be to assume or take-over a lease from someone who is trying to get out of one.

If you have read past posts on the idea of assuming or taking over a lease, you will know that the best place to find a car lease take-over is Lease Busters. Through their website you will find postings of people trying to find someone, like you, who is willing to take-over their lease. You’ll find a wide range of vehicles and of course lease payments.

Through past posts you will also receive some guidance as to what to look for when assuming someone’s car lease payments and some things to consider before you take on the car lease obligation.

Assuming you have done your homework and you are ready to take over someone’s car lease payments, the next step is the paperwork, which is what we are going to cover today!

Ideally, you’ll want to go back to the originating dealership, but sometimes that isn’t always easy due to distance etc. If you aren’t able to, then go to the dealership of the brand whose car lease you want to take over.

You are going to find that in addition to the transfer fee that the mfg charges, some dealerships charge a car lease transfer fee as well. Make sure you ask ahead of time so that you know fully ALL charges so that you aren’t surprised when you go in to sign the paperwork.

You will be required to fill out a credit application to get approval. Make sure you have the VIN of the vehicle, name of the current lease customer and kms of vehicle.  That information is going to be passed on so that the financial arm knows what car lease you are taking over.

Once the approval is granted it takes usually 48 hours for the paperwork to arrive to the dealership. In the meantime have the following things ready to go:

1. arrange with the person whose lease you are taking over, who is going to pay the transfer fees and what those fees actually are,

2. let the dealership know if you are needing new plates or if you are transferring existing plates. If a plate transfer make sure they have at least the plate number.

3. you will be required to make your first lease payment upfront, so ensure you have that money available via bank draft – the dealership will advise you,

4. you will be required to have the proper car insurance. Again, the dealership will be able to provide your insurance company with the necessary paperwork. You make the initial call to your car insurance agent and provide them with your point of contact at the dealership and they can fax the paperwork that is needed

Once the paperwork arrives at the dealership, you and the current leasing customer will be required to go and sign off on the paperwork. When you go ensure you have:

1. car insurance in place,
2. your first month’s lease payment,
3. a VOID  cheque 
4. if a plate transfer, make sure you bring the plates with you

The paperwork is pretty straight forward, you are accepting the terms and conditions that were originally arranged. If the current leasing customer has any sort of WorryFreeXS or WEARCARE (the damage insurance where you are covered for up to $3500 in damages to the vehicle when returning it), then that is transferred over as well. 

It is a straight forward lease take over process, but make sure you are aware of all the fees and payments ahead of time. Understand as well that the dealership is the middle man in that they handle the paperwork part of the whole car lease transaction, all arrangements as to who is paying the transfer fees, etc are arranged between yourself and the current leasing customer, the dealership doesn’t get involved.

There are some good deals out there when it comes to taking over a car lease, just take your time and make sure you understand the process well so there isn’t any misunderstanding.

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The Volvo XC60 was named 2010 International Truck of the Year by the International Car of the Year (ICOTY) jury on December 2. The award was given to Doug Speck, President and CEO of Volvo Cars of North America, LLC at the Volvo display at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show. The XC60 was chosen over 10 new crossovers, SUVs and trucks by a distinguished panel of top automotive journalists.
 
“This ties a very pretty bow around what’s been a truly amazing year for Volvo,” commented Speck. “The XC60 has not only been recognized by the media but it’s been extremely well received by our customers.”

The 2010 XC60 has helped VCNA earn six consecutive months of year-over-year sales increases since June.
 
The XC60 was chosen the winner from a panel of 19 automotive media from around the U.S. and Canada representing top newspapers, magazines and websites. The jurors must consider the ICOTY mission of “honoring vehicles that reflect an emotional connection between car and consumer lifestyles” when making their nominations. 
 
“The ICOTY awards are not centered on power and performance,” said Courtney Caldwell, ICOTY’s creator and executive producer. “It’s about how cars reflect our personalities, lifestyles and self image, an attitude most consumers identify with.”
 
“This is one of the most prestigious car awards in the world and we feel very proud to receive it for our best-selling XC60″, said Stephen Odell, President and CEO Volvo Car Corporation.
 
Once approved by the ICOTY nominating committee, the awards jury then bases their decision on a number of important criteria: The vehicle must be new or substantially revised, it must be offered for sale to the general public by the judging deadline of November 16, 2009, and may not have been previously considered for the ICOTY Awards.
 
The International Truck of the Year award marks the 20th accolade the Volvo XC60 has received since sales began in Europe in late 2008. The XC60 is the first vehicle to offer City Safety as standard equipment. This unique Volvo technology can help the driver avoid frontal collisions at low speed. If the driver is about to drive into the rear of a vehicle and does not react in time, the XC60 will apply the brakes by itself.
 
 
About ICOTY: The ICOTY Awards were founded and launched in 1997 by Courtney Caldwell, editor-in-chief of Road  Travel Magazine.The mission of the ICOTY Awards is to shed light on the emotional connection between cars and consumers. Awards are presented to automakers that most successfully achieve that goal through the design and marketing of their vehicles, and how well those vehicles reflect consumer lifestyles.

About VCNA:
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA), based in Rockleigh, NJ, is a subsidiary of Volvo Car Corporation of Göteborg, Sweden. VCNA provides marketing, sales, parts, service, technology and training support to Volvo automobile retailers in the United States, and oversees Volvo operations in Canada.

Learn more about the Volvo XC60 or any of the other vehicles within the Volvo Brand

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 There are still some manufacturer’s offering car leasing, however, if you want to lease a vehicle, there is another alternative that is worth looking into.

The other alternative that I am talking about is taking over an existing car lease.

There are many people who are trying to get out of their lease, for a variety of different reasons, but one of the main ones is that their financial circumstances have changed and they either don’t need the second vehicle, or can’t afford it right now.

The easiest way to find out who wants to get out of their lease is to check out Lease Busters. There you will find people posting their lease take-overs complete with the terms of the remaining lease, the interest rate and in some cases there are incentives offered by the person who is trying to get out of their lease.

Once you have found the vehicle you want, contact the person and get the details of the lease (ie; terms, interest rate, payment, kms currently on the vehicle). If it sounds good then take the next step, go and look at the car. Take it for a test drive and make sure it will meet your needs and fit within your lifestyle.

Check the vehicle and make sure that it is free from scratches, dings, dents etc, because when YOU go to return this vehicle at the end of the term, you are on the hook. Ask if they had any sort of damage protection (ie: WearCare is Volvo and Ford’s, WorryFree XS is Chryler’s, etc). This added coverage is good to know because it will provide you with up to $3500 in damages.

Make sure you verify what the allowable kms at lease termination is as well. You don’t want to be taking over a lease when the kms are close to being maxed out. You want to make sure that you take your driving habits into account and make sure that the amount of the kms remaining are going to cover you. If you don’t then you are on the hook for the excess kms that you have racked up when it comes time to turn the car in.

As mentioned above, sometimes a leasee will offer some sort of an incentive so that they can get out of their lease as soon as possible. Any sort of incentive is an arrangement between you and the person you are dealing with, it doesn’t have anything to do with any car dealership or with the manufacturer. So, if the person has offered to pay the first month’s lease payment, has offered some sort of cash incentive, has agreed to pay the lease transfer fees, etc … those details are between you and that person.

Taking over a lease isn’t a complicated transaction and in a lot of ways can prove to be beneficial, in that you can find some excellent lease payments out there. Just take your time and do your homework!

So, you have the car, you have worked out all the details with the person whose lease you are taking over … next is getting the paperwork rolling and we’ll cover that one next!

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Generally speaking when it comes to cars used in Ontario, you can lease a used car, but only one model year back. Anything after that then it doesn’t really make sense financially to get into a used car lease, you would be better off to finance it or purchase it outright.

Banks won’t offer any sort of lease option when it comes to used cars. There are a few private companies that will and if a car dealership offers in-house financing then they will off a used car lease option. If you are going to go this route make sure and really understand what leasing a used car intails. Many people believe that when use go through a used car lease it is like a leasing a new car, you can give it back. This typically isn’t the case with a used car lease. You don’t have the option to give the car back at the end of the term. There is typically a payment at the end.

Know what is expected and make sure you get all your questions answered before you sign. Personally as much as I really like the car leasing option, when it comes to used cars, you are far better off to finance … but you decide what is best for you!

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With car insurance premiums can differ as much as $900.00 for the same coverage between companies. With car insurance online, it makes it a lot easier to see just where the differences are and with what car insurance company can we go with to get the best rates.

Car insurance Canada is a must … we all have to have it and with car insurance online we can certainly now see where we can save when we have to get it!

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- AddWith their advances in technology to make cars even safer both inside and outside, there is no doubt that Volvo won’t his their target

November 11, 2009
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November 11, 2009
- Add Leasing is still available for some brands out there.

November 11, 2009
- Addthe new technology and style will certainly make the Volvo S60 a huge contender. I am looking forward to being able to see it hit the dealership in around Jun/Jul 2010

November 11, 2009
- Add Car insurance quotes between companies for the same coverage can differ by as much as $900.00. Don’t take it for granted that you have the best rate. The only way to be sure is to shop and make sure yourself.

November 11, 2009
- AddTaking a little time to prepare is certainly well worth it!!

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Now if you have the money to layout then it is certainly to your advantage because now you don’t have to make 36 monthly payments, you’ve paid already and can forget about it. The other advantage to this form of car lease payment is that typically (but not in all cases so check with the dealership) your lease interest rate can be lower.

This is still a traditional lease in that you have the option of buying the vehicle out afterwards or giving back the keys. You also are on the hook for any damages to the vehicle when you return it, or you can purchase the worry free insurance that is offered (I strongly recommend it!).

KEEP IN MIND, that typically the lease payment they are providing you will be based on a low km lease – typically 20,000 kms/year. If you do more than that you can purchase excess kms from the get go. Also understand fully if there is anything over and above taxes due at signing. Bottomline READ THE FINE PRINT in the advertisements, they tell all!!

Is a one time lease payment worth it – for sure if you want to pay a lower interest rate, if you have the cash for a one time payment then of course you drive for the set term without having to worry about making a lease payment.

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There are many advantages to car leasing vs car buying and one of those is of course the car lease payment.

When you lease a car you are paying for the amount of car that you are driving over a set period of time. The GST/PST that you are paying is based on the payment only. Unlike when you are buying a car outright your finance payment is based on the full amount of the car, the full taxes and the interest.

Of course the bottomline is if leasing is for you in the first place. If it doesn’t feel comfortable for you then it doesn’t matter how much a car lease payment is. Do your research and KNOW EVERYTING there is to know about leasing vs buying a car so that you have all the information you need to make an informed car buying decision!

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Short term car leasing is certainly pretty helpful in situations where perhaps:

1.  You don’t necessarily know what type of vehicle you want to get into;

2.  You aren’t sure if you want to make a full committment to a longer term because your personal situation will change due to job, etc.

It could be any number of reasons for not getting into a longer term car lease, but the option of a short term lease will certainly buy you some time to think things through.

Check and make sure what the shortest term lease is. Typically, manufacturer’s shortest term lease is 24 months. You can however check places like www.leasebusters.com and pick up a short term lease for a reasonable rate. Sometimes, depending on what you are after, there are incentives for assuming someone’s lease as well. You just have to look and read what people are offering.

Good Luck!

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One of the main reasons I hear for opting not to get extended automobile warranties is “I thought this vehicle was suppose to be a quality vehicle?” You are quite right, the vehicles on in the market today are good quality, however, consider this for a second …

Your new car has over 17,000 moving parts. If it were built 99% “perfect”, that means still 170 parts would fail during the life span of your new car. Going further if it were built 99.9% “perfect” that means 17 parts would fail during the life span of your car, and going one more step if it were built 99.99% “perfect” then 1.7 parts would fail during the lies.

That one or two parts could be something as inexpensive as a seal for $15 or an engine for $4000+. The question you need to ask yourself is … If it was a major part that went would you be able to just pop out the cash to pay for it? The more important question is doesn’t it make sense to spend money on new car extended warranties now so you can keep that $4000 where it belongs … in your pocket?

Think of extended automobile warranties as mechanical insurance for your car. It lets you expand the current manufacturer’s warranty and it covers the cost of new “manufacturer” replacement parts, plus a techs labour.

There are different types of new car extended warranties which give you a wide range of mechanical coverage based on various terms and kilometre allowances. The key is having an idea as to what you plan on doing with your new car. Are you leasing? In which case all you may need is a top up of the comprehensive warranty (bumper to bumper). If you buy your car and hang onto it for a while then you may want coverage for a longer period of time both on the comprehensive and on the powertrain. Incidentally, if you are keeping you car for a long time, there are a couple of advantages to having extended automobile warranties.

1. New car extended warranties are fully transferable to a second owner. That provides peace of mind for the new buyer AND typically those vehicles with extended automobile warranties show pride of ownership, and

2. They increase your re-sale value

The cost of repairs have increase a lot over the years. For example, in 1991 a transmission replacement would bring you an $850 repair bill, in 2003 the average repair bill was $4056 and I am very confident in saying that those rates have increased even more since then. Adding new car extended warranties to your monthly payment protects you from the rising costs.

Oh and one last point … Do you know the NUMBER 1 REASON people’s vacations are cut short?

CAR TROUBLES!

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I can certainly understand why the idea of buying a car in the United States instead of Canada has come to light and of course there are always a host of others that follow. As a consumer myself, I too want to know why are cars more expensive in Canada and if there is an advantage to buying in the United States as opposed to Canada. On a great many consumer products there is a great advantage, however, when it comes to buying a car in the United States instead of Canada, that becomes a different situation.

Here is a car buying tip that will certainly help and give you some things you need to be aware of if you are contemplating buying a car in the United States instead of Canada:

1. The first thing that makes buying a car in the United States instead of Canada a challenge is the fact that Dealerships have a franchise agreement which prohibits them from selling cars to anyone outside of the country. Our dollar has been lower than the US for a great long time and US consumers weren’t able to hop the border to buy cars here when they were cheaper because of that agreement. I have seen people coming in wanting to purchase a car and export it to Europe and again because of the franchise agreement the dealership wasn’t able to sell them a vehicle.

2. If you are like most Canadians you can’t just lay down the cash to purchase your car outright and have to finance. If you are buying a car in the United States instead of Canada you won’t be able to qualify for financing in the US, nor will you be able to take advantage of any of their incentives so you’ll have to use a line of credit or a bank loan. If you are thinking about using your line of credit or a bank loan keep in mind that the interest rate is much higher than what you would normally get for financing your car through the dealership in Canada.

3. If you are thinking about using your current car as a trade to lower your monthly payments, think again. The US Dealer will more likely not consider your vehicle as a trade, mainly because the market for used vehicles in the US is very healthy.

4. Travelling costs is certainly another thing to consider. If you live closer to a border crossing then of course that might not be as much as a hassle for you, you just zip over and zip back when you need to. But if you are buying a car in the United States instead of Canada and you live farther away then a day trip now becomes a weekend trip and plan on a couple of weekend trips, at least two. One to do the deal and one to go and pick up the car. The internet will certainly help you narrow down the vehicle options and where it is located but you still need more than one trip.

5. Also if you are planning on buying a car in the United States instead of Canada there are other requirements you need to meet from Transport Canada. Check first with Transport Canada to see if the car you are planning to buy is allowed into the country in the first place and if it can be modified to meet Canadian specs (ie – daytime running lights, metric speedometer and ordometer, child tether anchors and 8 km/hr bumpers). Not only are there costs associated with bringing the car up to Canadian standards there is also a fee for registering your imported car.

6. Transport Canada isn’t the only agency you will come into contact with and have a few hoops to jump. If you are buying a car in the United States instead of Canada then Customs Canada is also an agency you will be meeting up with when you cross the border. They have specific paperwork that you must have and have a time requirement as well, you can’t just buy the car and expect to bring it back right away, they have paperwork which must be submitted to them 72 hours prior to you wanting to cross back and come home.

7. Buying a used car and bringing it back isn’t as difficult and there is a huge selection with in some cases lower prices. Where you will find you’ll have to do a bit more research is in the accident history of the car and what the requirements are for importing the used car into Canada.

Buying a car in the United States instead of Canada may seem like a good plan, but, there are other things that you have to keep in mind. Do your research online first, find the vehicle that matches your car option for option. Look at the finance charges you are going to insur, take into account your travel time and time restraints for Customs. Total ALL your expenses and add it to the bottomline before you go and look at see if you are saving. Keep in mind that any sort of Government Rebates that Canada provides for vehicles (ecoAuto Rebate etc) you are NOT entitled to because your vehicle is now an import. In that regard you are leaving money on the table.

Use the internet and do your research, below you will find the contact information for the Goverment Agencies you need to talk to BEFORE YOU MAKE YOUR NEW CAR BUYING decision, it is going to take work but in the end you will certainly know if buying a car in the United States instead of Canada is a good idea and what your risks are.

Good luck on your quest!

 List of Applicable Agencies

Registrar of Imported Vehicles
1-888-848-8240
Fax: (416) 626-0366
info@riv.ca

Hours of service
Mon. to Fri.: 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight (EST)
Sat. and Sun.: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EST)

Canada Border Services Agency In Canada
1-800-461-9999 (English)
1-800-959-2036 (French)

Outside Canada:
(506) 636-5064 (English)
(506) 636-5067 (French)
www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca

Transport Canada In Canada
1-800-333-0371
Outside Canada: (613) 998-8616
Fax: (613) 998-4831
www.tc.gc.ca

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October 27, 2009
- Only time will tell how effective this new law will be, but I personally think it is better to have it than not.

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Ontario Residents Beware!

Ontario’s ban on hand-held devices while driving will take effect on October 26, 2009.

The new law will make it illegal for drivers to talk, text, type, dial or email using hand-held cell phones and other hand-held communications and entertainment devices.

Once the new law is in place, drivers who text, type, email, dial or chat using any hand-held device will face fines of up to $500 upon conviction.

Hands-free used will still be permitted and you will not risk a fine.

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When you are shopping for a good, quality used car one of the most asked questions about the car is “has it been in an accident?”

Among other things, it is the Dealerships responsibility to disclose a vehicle’s accident history.

When you are shopping cars used in Ontario there are typically three reports that are used by Dealerships. These reports are:

1. CARFAX – the most popular one, we see CARFAX advertisements everywhere so of course it is the one that is most referred to when asking about a car accident history.

2. CARPROOF – is Canadian based and provides you with good detail about the used car you are interested in.

3. UCDA Vehicle Report – the majority of Dealerships are members of the Used Car Dealers Association and therefore use this report.

Out of these three is there one that is better over the other?

Even though it is the one most widely referred to CARFAX is a US based company, much of the information pertaining to a Canadian used car either isn’t available or isn’t as up to date as it should be. If you recall as well, it was Marketplace that did a segment about CARFAX and how the information on their Canadian used cars wasn’t totally accurate.

CARPROOF and the UCDA Vehicle Report are the most relevant because they are Canadian based. Their reports tell you if a used car was registered anywhere else in Canada or if the vehicle itself originated in the US (very important). It will also provide you with lien information as well.

CARS USED ONTARIO – USED CAR BUYING TIP …I have helped friends by a used car from time to time and through the course of their used car shopping we have visited a great many dealerships. The brand dealerships offering used cars will typically use the UCDA Vehicle Report because they are members of that Association. The “mom and pop lots,” in my experience, may use the UCDA but more often than not they have nothing. When they have been asked to produce the report they will do it, but you can tell they aren’t too happy about doing it. I even had one guy tell me that he would give me an Accident Report after I buy the car, because it costs $40.00 per history report. (Ok, I hope you see something wrong with that!). DO NOT accept the verbal confirmation that a vehicle hasn’t been in an accident. Ask to see either the UCDA Vehicle Report or CARPROOF.

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For a great many people buying their car is the only way to go because they want to own their car.

For others ownership isn’t as important as being able to get into a new vehicle every 36-48 months

Certainly what is important to you with respect to owning or not is important, however, equally important are your driving habits. Not taking that into consideration could cost you greatly.

An average driver will put between 20,000 to 24,000 kms/year on their car.  If you are doing more than 24,000 then of course you can purchase excess kms upfront (highly recommended) and what you don’t use, you will get those back.

Looking at how many kms you expect to put on during a year is certainly worth using as a benchmark. If you put on in excess of 40,000 kms/year in driving then it might not be in your best interest to go with a lease. You could be better served buying your car instead.

Get some help. Sit down and think about your driving habits then go into a car dealership and sit with a Leasing Manager. The Leasing Manager can work through different scenarios with you. Also have them compare a lease payment to a finance payment, given the kms you put on it may be in your best interest.

A Leasing Manager is there to help you make an informed buying decision. Take advantage of their services and save yourself a lot of possible grief in the end!

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When you take over a car lease what you are doing is taking over the responsibility for the lease payments for the amount of time the current customer has remaining.  Many people are actually going the take over a lease route because the lease payments have been typically lower in the past than they have been now, depending on the vehicle. It also buys you a little time if you are having a hard time deciding what to get into next.

It is certainly a very viable option and one that a lot of my customers have done!

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October 15, 2009
- Certainly buying your car out when your lease it up is an option as long as it is viable. Get the dealership to appraise the car and find out what the actual market value is. If the buyout is more than what the car is worth, it isn’t a wise choice to buy it, give it back instead!!

October 15, 2009
- The car buying process starts with you and what you can comfortably afford.

March 26, 2009