Volvo Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles: An Example to Follow!

We know that Volvo vehicles are reliable and durable, and it’s true to say that they’re known to stay on our roads for a long, long time.

As a proof of this, the Volvo manufacturer doesn’t cut corners when it comes to the criteria that need to be met to certify a vehicle. Your Volvo dealership does the same, and it takes all the necessary precautions to ensure the quality of its pre-owned vehicles. Let’s examine in more detail the meticulous work of Volvo artisans with respect to certification.

The Volvo Certification for Pre-Owned Vehicles: What Is it?

The Certified by Volvo designation is more than a distinctive mark highlighting the hard work of the Volvo manufacturer’s expert technicians, it’s also a top-to-bottom inspection based on high-level standards that only Volvo is in a position to fulfill.

Volvo certified technicians know the high standards of the Swedish manufacturer in-depth, and they do everything in their power to ensure that a used Volvo meets all the test requirements before it’s back on sale. This rigorousness is such that you can be certain that your Volvo cars or your Volvo SUVs have undergone a wide array of tests and that everything complies with the brand’s standards of excellence.

We’re often told that used vehicles are inspected by the dealership before they’re put back on the market, to ensure that they pass through the hands of the technicians over at Volvo Service. The Certified by Volvo pre-owned vehicle program is unlike any other certified pre-owned programs; it’s distinctive and it shows to what extent the Swedish manufacturer has absolute confidence in its products.

A Program with Various Facets

Before one of the brand’s vehicles can be certified, various requirements must be met, starting with the fact that a Volvo car cannot be older than 6 years, and that it must have an impeccable CARFAX Vehicle History Report. It will also have to be refurbished according to the Swedish manufacturer’s standards. Only certified technicians can inspect a used vehicle.

These first requirements are combined with a rigorous vehicle inspection in order to demonstrate, beyond a reasonable doubt, the vehicle’s:

• Safety
• Performance
• Durability
• Appearance

This work is executed rigorously by Volvo certified technicians, who take part in an ongoing training program and who know every vehicle thoroughly. At Volvo West-Island, they’re so rigorous that nothing is left to chance.

Volvo Canada plainly says:

“Each Certified by Volvo vehicle has to meet the strictest criteria, and is backed by our best-in-class warranty. Because your safety is our priority, each Certified by Volvo vehicle has to pass a rigorous 170+-points inspection and have less than 120,000 kilometres.”

This inspection consisting of more than 170 points applies to, namely:

• The powertrain: Engine, motor, transmission, suspension, steering and more
• Exterior panels, glass, lights, grilles, bumpers and frame
• Interior systems and amenities, from the seats and sunroof to the windows and doors, including other exterior components
• Airbags and seat belts
• The cabin from front to back
• Wheels and tires
• And much more

This certification doesn’t only offer the peace of mind that comes with buying a pre-owned Volvo vehicle. The vehicles that are selected by Volvo and that go through this comprehensive inspection successfully acquire a symbol of authenticity (which we find, for that matter, on the vehicle), that allows the buyer to benefit from advantageous financing solutions and payment methods, as well as a certified warranty by the Volvo manufacturer.

This extended warranty offers a six-year/160,000 kilometres protection that covers the replacement of the defective parts of the following systems, with $0 deductible:

• Powertrain
• Vehicle transmission
• Drive axle
• Steering
• Suspension
• Brakes
• Electric systems on the used car
• Air conditioning

If there’s a change of ownership, you’ll be pleased to know that the warranty is automatically transferred to the new owner. This way, we ensure that you can leave with peace of mind.

In short, this highly demanding program shows that Certified by Volvo pre-owned cars are handpicked and must meet strict standards that no other car manufacturer is able to deliver with the same amount of warranty, meticulousness and know-how. Learn more at your Volvo garage today.

Volvo West-Island: Certification Is Part of Our Expertise!

Your Volvo West-Island dealership, close to Highway 40 and a few minutes from Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue offers certified pre-owned vehicles. They’re ready for a second life. Come and meet a team of experts today and make the most of the current special offers.