Volvo's new "Care-Free Coverage Plan"
 

...nice coverage from Volvo..hopefully other car makers will follow! Unfortunately, i still think Volvos are rather bland...IMO.




January 20, 2012


Subject : Volvo Caregree Coverage Plan

Dear Customer,
We are very excited to inform you of Volvo Canada’s new “Carefree Coverage Plan” for its 2012 Volvo models effective January 4, 2012. The Carefree Coverage Plan now allows you to drive away in a brand new Volvo with 5 Years or 80,000 km of warranty protection, inclusive of scheduled maintenance costs, roadside assistance, and wear & tear coverage. Prior to this unprecedented program announcement, Volvo provided all customers with a limited 4-year / 80,000 km warranty + roadside assistance for the same period. The new Carefree Coverage Plan not only allows you to have an extra year of warranty protection but also takes care of all of your scheduled maintenance costs including wear & tear parts (brakes, rotors & wiper blades) at NO charge!In addition, Volvo is extending a $1,000 Loyalty Discount to customers with an existing Volvo, not older than 10 years old.The new Carefree Coverage Plan + Loyalty Discount combined with our aggressive finance and lease rates are unparalleled throughout Volvo’s history. These tremendous savings and the added protection are now in place for customers like you to enjoy. So hurry, call us up to jumpstart your way into driving home a new Volvo –carefree. Sincerely, Jay Barron
Gen Sales Manager
Jim Pattison Volvo of Surrey
Phone: 604-588-6088
Fax: 604-588-5958

Wow, that's pretty good. Decent way to try to pull in sales I guess. Problem is, I'd only want an R-design car or maybe the C30.

Lol @ "unprecedented"...

BMW has been offering complete maintenance with their cars for several years.

Would love to buy a c30 r design, but still way more cheaper to get from the states.
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Does BMW cover wear and tear parts like brakes, rotors and wipers?

Volvo does have an extra year over BMW.


It's pretty awesome actually, my dad was thinking of getting a XC-70.

Wow, that's a pretty sick deal.... Pretty much don't have to put any money into the car for the first 5 years.

woulda been a real bonus if they did tires too..but i doubt that would be covered.

I've never tried for wipers, but yes to brakes and rotors.

Mark

Definitely a good deal.

I'm not 100% sure but I asked my manager (i work at a Volvo dealership) and he said that this plan is better than BMW.

BMW covers everything but brakes, windsheild wipers, and tires.

I believe the Volvo Coverage Plan covers things like brakes and wipers, but tires ofcourse is a main wear item that is not covered.

If anyone is actually interested in a new volvo (this is for 2012 new models only), please see if my facts are correct when communicating with a sales associate.

Mmmm c30 r design with polestar tune and 5 year warranty. Very tempting..
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really? i couldn't find anything on bmw.ca on the that. I need to double check my manual.

wear and tear items are not covered for obvious reasons

BMW covers wipers and brakes only if you get the Service Inclusive Plus package.. I would say you usually get it included if you are remotely competent in negotiating.

BMW Service Inclusive Plus Full Maintenance | BMW Canada

Same amount of mileage though.. Honestly 15k - 20k pa is ALOT on any car.

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Volvo does have an extra year over BMW./QUOTE]

I am not sure about Canadian BMWs but we have had brakes done on several US cars in Seattle with no issue.

Mark

I was told that BMW's maintenance free doesn't include wear items like tires & brake pads.

BMW Ultimate Service® Overview - BMW North America

Mark

Why is the Canadian site showing the same service at an additional cost?

BMW Service Inclusive Plus Full Maintenance | BMW Canada

http://www.bmw.ca/ca/en/_teaserpool_...EN_5.16.11.pdf

Because US and Canada are different countries? and BMW are 2 different corporate entities with 2 different markets?

BMW Canada dealers also have the geographic advantage of having dealerships in Vancouver.. think about your opportunity cost having to drive to Seattle for a wiper blade / brake change? Assuming a typical BMW owner earns at least $40-50/hour (teachers' wage on the low end).. that drive down and back pays for the brake job itself.

As I have said before.. the "additional cost" any remotely competent negotiator will get it just as you get your rubber floor mats.

It is not only BMW but other makes as well eg like Hyundai's 10year warranty in US is halved in Canada.

It's funny though, because the BMW USA site says BMW North America in it's page name. You would've thought that it would cover Canada as well ;)

Exactly. There are several differences in CPO warranty coverages, maintenance program, etc. between US and Canada.

Mark