Rent instead of rent: Care by Volvo starts in Germany

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SP-X / Munich. Volvo has been experimenting with its new Care by Volvo car rental model for the past year. Now, the Swedes officially launch this service in Germany – thus moving from the car manufacturer to the mobility provider. Similar to previous leasing models, Volvo vehicles can be rented in the future for a fixed monthly fee, with the exception of tank fees, which the customer must still transport himself. In the German market, Volvo is therefore a pioneer and sees great potential: 10% of previous car buyers could opt for a subscription model in the future, with Sweden 2019 wanting to make 5% of its sales with Care by Volvo. With the new subscription service, customers can order the Volvo of their choice in just a few minutes and the car is fast approaching a few days later – even a replacement car will be provided if it is not available at the airport. last minute. On a website, an iPhone app or at any of the participating Volvo dealers, you can choose the car of your dreams from partially preconfigured cars, choose your engine, color and some extras, and send your order in one click. All newer Volvo models, currently the XC40, V60, XC60 and 90 models, are available. A similar subscription model is also planned for the electrical division of Volvo Polestar in the future. The rental fees calculated by the system include all costs up to the fuel bill – insurance, taxes and maintenance at a Volvo partner are included, as well as a pickup service for tours of the year. workshop, storage of tires summer or winter not necessary. and a 10GB data plan to keep the new car online. Prices start with the XC40 compact SUV with 498 euros, the XC90 should be from 829 euros – about 1.2% of the gross price. This seems a lot at first, but may be worth it if you look closely; Especially considering the depreciation of a new car purchased, the rent is often cheaper and also prevents you from worrying about anything. However, with Care-by-Volvo vehicles, you are not completely worried about trips: 15,000 kilometers per year are included in the price and higher driving costs increase rent. And of course, you have to pay damages, as far as they are not covered by insurance. Similar to conventional rental, additional payments may be due upon return if the vehicle is rendered in a sorry state. And: do not forget that sometimes you lose your own insurance claim rebate, if you have not registered your own car for a long time. Unlike comparable offers, which are currently on the rise in the United States, for example, Care by Volvo is not for customers who want to change cars every week. The focus is on individuals, freelancers and craftsmen having only one or two vehicles and intended for rental periods ranging from six months to two years; Volvo wants to stay true to the clbadic rental. In the first 24 months, the change of vehicle or the withdrawal of the subscription at Volvo is possible for a fee and then free of charge.